Edmunds Evaluation: 2007 Suzuki SX4

Hatchbacks rule. And they're popping up all over the place. But the 2007 Suzuki SX4 is much more than a hatchback. Sure, it compares in size and price to the new crop of vehicles being produced by other Asian automakers but the Suzuki SX4 is the least expensive all-wheel-drive vehicle on the market. With a five-speed manual transmission its base price is just $14,999.

Our Suzuki SX4 came with a four-speed automatic transmission and no options and stickered at just $15,999.

We spent two weeks with this charming little hottie and found it to be, well, charming. Although it's a little light on frills, the SX4 is roomy, comfortable and cute. In fact, more than one person said our Racy Red test car looked like a candy apple on wheels.

Edmunds

2,968 pounds

2.0-liter four-cylinder engine

143 hp @ 5,800 rpm - 136 lb/ft tq @ 3,500 rpm

four-speed automatic

24 city/30 hwy

11.3s 0-60

I'll pass. Although the 4WD system sounds nifty!

Give us the regular 2WD Swift!

Give us the regular 2WD Swift!

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make that 2 votes.

Plus a third.

The SX4 is based on a modified Swift platform, so I'm sure that the Swift could be brought here itself without too much hassle.