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2013 Suzuki SX4 Review


Pros

  • Spacious interior
  • Affordable pricing
  • Generous cargo capacity

Cons

  • Comparatively lower fuel economy
  • Cheap interior materials

There have been no major changes to the 2013 Suzuki SX4. The sedan carries forward the previous year’s 2.0-liter engine that provides decent power output along with decent overall performance.

Overview


There have been no major changes to the 2013 Suzuki SX4. The sedan carries forward the previous year’s 2.0-liter engine that provides decent power output along with decent overall performance. It provides a lower fuel economy as compared to its competitors and is slow on acceleration. The interior is spacious but uninspiring, with the use of cheap plastics all over the cabin.

Pricing and Features


The 2013 Suzuki SX4 is available in three trim options, namely LE, LE Popular, and Sport SE. The base LE trim is available at an affordable price of $15,845 and receives minimum features. But as we move above in the trim level, there is an addition of better features that improve the overall experience of driving the vehicle. Here is a list of the key features that are available with the different trims of Suzuki SX4.

Trims

LE

LE Popular

Sport SE

MSRP

$15,845

$17,849

$18,799

Key Features

15-inch steel wheels

15-inch alloy wheels

17-inch alloy wheels

 

Air-conditioning

continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT)

Bluetooth phone connectivity

 

Six-way adjustable driver seat

remote keyless entry

Fog lights

 

60/40-split-folding rear seatbacks

cruise control

Aero body kit

 

four-speaker audio system

leather-wrapped steering wheel

 

 

CD player

 

 

We Recommend

We would recommend you to opt for the mid-range LE Popular trim as it adds much better features over what we get in the base LE model. Some of those include alloy wheels, cruise control, keyless entry, and an optional CVT transmission. Thus available at a price of $17,849, the LE Popular trim provides the best value for the money spent.

Engine and Performance
7.1/10


The 2013 Suzuki SX4 is available in a single engine option. The 2.0-liter inline-4 cylinder engine generates around 150 hp along with 140 lb-ft of torque when opted with the 6-speed manual transmission. But if opted with the continuously variable transmission (CVT), the engine provides a maximum power output of 148 hp. The power is delivered to the front wheels as standard. This engine setup accelerates the vehicle from 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds, while the quarter-mile distance is covered in 19.7 seconds.

Model

Suzuki SX4 

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

Kia Forte LX

MSRP

$15,845

$17,895

$15,400

Engine

2.0 Liter Inline 4

2.0 Liter Flat 4

2.0 Liter Inline 4

Drivetrain

Front-wheel drive

All-wheel drive

Front-wheel drive

Transmission

6-speed Manual

5-speed manual

6-speed manual

Power

150 hp @ 6200 rpm

148 hp @ 6200 rpm

156 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

140 hp @ 3500 rpm

145 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm

144 ft-lbs. @ 4300 rpm

0-60 mph (sec)

8.6 sec

8.7 Sec

9.1 Sec

Quarter-mile (sec)

19.7 sec

14.9 Sec

16.6 Sec

Top Speed (mph)

121 mph

127 mph

117 mph

The 2013 Kia Forte is the most powerful in this comparison with a maximum power output of 156 hp, while the Subaru Impreza is just below the SX4 with a power output of 148 hp. The Subaru Impreza provides acceleration from 0-60 mph in 8.7 seconds, while it is the quickest in quarter-mile acceleration at 14.9 seconds. The Kia Forte is the slowest in 0-60 mph taking 9.1 seconds.

Fuel Economy
6.0/10


The 2.0-liter engine in the 2013 Suzuki SX4 is comparatively less efficient among its rivals. It provides a mileage of 23 mpg in the city, which improves to 29 mpg on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 25 mpg from the SX4. Along with that, the SX4 is equipped with 13.2 gallons of fuel tank capacity which provides a maximum range of 383 highway miles. 

Model

Suzuki SX4 

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

Kia Forte LX

MPG (City)

23

25

25

MPG (Highway)

29

34

34

MPG (Combined)

25

28

29

Fuel Capacity (gal)

13.2 gal

14.5 gal

13.7 gal

Range (City / Highway / Combined) (miles)

304/383/330

363/493/406

343/466/397

The Kia Forte is the most efficient in the comparison with a combined mileage of 29 mpg, while the Subaru Impreza is just below it with a combined mileage of 28 mpg. The Subaru Impreza has a slightly larger fuel tank capacity of 14.5 gallons, which results in a maximum range of 493 miles, while the 13.7 gallons of fuel tank in the Forte provides a range of 466 miles.

Interior
7.1/10


The interior design of the 2013 Suzuki SX4 is not particularly inspiring but provides a decent layout. There is extensive use of plastics to keep the costs lower and thus feels cheap to touch. However, the interior provides considerable spacing to all the passengers at the front and rear as well, thus the interior is considerably comfortable to carry up to 5 passengers. Along with that, the SX4 gets 15.5 cu.ft of cargo capacity, which improves to a 43 cu.ft with rear seats folded. 

Model

Suzuki SX4 

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

Kia Forte LX

Seating Capacity

5

5

5

Front Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)

39.6/53.3/41.04

39.8/55.6/43.5

40.0/55.7/43.3

Rear Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)

38/52.8/36.4

37.1/54.2/35.2

37.6/54.7/35.0

Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)

15.5 cu.ft

12.0 cu. ft.

14.7 cu. ft.

All the vehicles in comparison can carry up to 5 passengers in total. The Kia Forte provides the best spacing for the passengers at the front and rear. The Impreza also provides considerable spacing to all the passengers. The Forte is slightly better in terms of design when compared to its rivals. Here is a list of the interior features that are available with the 2013 Suzuki SX4:

  • Six-way adjustable driver seat
  • 60/40-split-folding rear seatbacks
  • Air-conditioning
  • Tilt-only steering wheel 
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel

How is the 2013 Suzuki SX4 Sedan’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system available in the 2013 Suzuki SX4 does not offer lots of features as standard. Some of those include a CD player, auxiliary input jack, 4-speaker audio system, and steering wheel with audio control. There is an option to opt for optional features like USB ports, a navigation system, and a premium sound system. Here is a list of the infotainment features that are available with the 2013 Suzuki SX4:

  • CD player
  • Auxiliary input jack
  • 4-speaker audio system
  • steering wheel with audio controls
  • USB ports
  • Navigation system

Exterior


The 2013 SX4 is a pedestrian-looking sedan, which is not something that would grab your attention. It has decent proportions along with only a few exterior features. The Suzuki SX4 has a curb weight of around 2,833 pounds. It is the shortest in length at 177 inches along with a shorter wheelbase of 98 inches among its competitors. The SX4 sits quite high above the ground with a ground clearance of 7 inches, which makes it easier to move over uneven surfaces. 

Model

Suzuki SX4 

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

Kia Forte LX

Curb Weight (lbs)

2833 lbs

2911 lb.

2729 lb.

Length (in)

177 in.

180.3 in.

178.3 in.

Width (in)

69 in.

68.5 in.

69.9 in.

Height (in)

61 in.

57.7 in.

57.5 in.

Ground Clearance (in)

7

5.7 in.

5.9 in.

Wheelbase (in)

98 in.

104.1 in.

104.3 in.

The Subaru Impreza is the heaviest in the competition with a curb weight of 2,911 pounds, while the Kia Forte is the lightest at 2,729 pounds. The Impreza is the longest in comparison, while the Kia Forte is slightly wide. Both the Impreza and Forte have a similar ground clearance of around 5.7 inches and 5.9 inches, respectively. Here is a list of the exterior features that are available with the 2013 Suzuki SX4:

  • 15-inch steel wheels 
  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Full power accessories
  • Aero body kit
  • Fog Lights

Safety
8.3/10


The NHTSA has given the 2013 Suzuki SX4 a 4-star safety rating out of 5, while the IIHS has given it a ‘Good’ rating in the moderate front overlap and side tests, while the Head restraints and seats get a ‘Marginal’ safety rating. Thus the SX4 is not the safest sedan out there. Along with that, the SX4 gets a few of the safety features that improve the overall safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of the safety features that are available with the 2013 Suzuki SX4: 

  • Antilock disc brakes
  • Front and rear-seat side airbags
  • Side curtain airbags 
  • Stability control
  • Traction control

Final Verdict


The 2013 Suzuki SX4 is one of the most affordable sedans out there. The 2.0-liter engine is decent on power output and overall performance as well. It is slow in acceleration and provides a comparatively lower fuel economy as compared to its rivals. The interior is spacious but does not provide the best design. Thus there are much better options out there at a slightly higher price point than the 2013 Suzuki SX4.