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The new Suzuki SX4 is not sold as fast in Russia as its creators would have liked. The owners find an average of 150 cars per month. And there are several reasons for this. In addition to a rather trivial appearance and the only modest “one and six” motor, a considerable price tag also interferes with popularity. The optimal version of GLE 1.6 CVT 2WD costs 1, 039, 000 rubles. For similar money (1, 065, 000 rubles), you can buy a Vitara subcompact crossover. Such a novelty, unfortunately, will be noticeably more modestly equipped. But it will be the car of the current year of manufacture, and not 2014, like all SX4s that are currently sold in Russia.
What kind of car is Vitara? The Japanese borrowed the name from the universal all-terrain vehicle well known to many Suzuki fans, which forged the glory of the brand since the 80s of the last century. Interestingly, in the domestic market, the novelty responds to Escudo. The model is based on the SX4 crossover platform, except that docked at 100 mm (up to 2500 mm). All the more surprising is that in terms of the spaciousness of the rear sofa, Vitara is almost equal to the donor. And in fact, claims to be the crossover with the most spacious interior in the B-class. Thank you need to tell the layout engineers that they proposed a slightly more upright than in the SX4 seat layout.
The interior design of both crossovers is almost the same. Only the finish of the plastic inserts on the front panel of bright colors orient the Vitara to a younger audience. However, a high level of ergonomics does not suffer from this at all. A Japanese car with an equally well-equipped European interior is still rarely seen. It is a pity, the trunk of the younger model was 9 cm shorter and 6 cm narrower. This inevitably caused the loss of useful displacement (375 versus 430 liters).
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But the short base and more compact overhangs had a positive effect on the geometric cross. On those bumps where the SX4 runs the risk of scratching the bumpers and knocking over the thresholds, the Vitara driver can drive more confidently. And perhaps the most important thing is that on all two-pedal versions of the novelty there is a 6-speed “automatic”, while the variator works on the SX4. Manage traction in any mode on the Vitara is more convenient.
On the pavement, both cars are far from racers - each would not be hurt by a sharper steering wheel. Although the overall handling Vitara, perhaps more accurately. However, in place of the same for both cars 117-horsepower engine asks for a faster engine. By the way, in 2016, the turbo version should appear livelier on the “Vitara”. In the meantime, the SX4 accelerates a little more confidently at city speeds, and the Vitara turns out to be preferable when the speedometer needle exceeds one hundred. Thanks to the more “strong” top gear in the automatic transmission.
Total
More fashionable, faster and with an “automatic machine” - that’s how in a few words you can characterize a novelty in comparison with a donor. It is a pity that behind a brighter wrapper it hides, in essence, the same flaws as the SX4: a weak motor and budget trim materials at an overpriced price. At "Vitara" it is worth waiting for discounts. Some of the dealers, by the way, already offer to bargain. But those who aimed at the SX4, on the contrary, should hurry: there are not many discount cars left in 2014 in the salons.
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Crossovers up to 1 200 000 rubles: we make the best choice Interior
Vitara brighter in detail. SX4 a little richer due to climate control and leather on the steering wheel
Dynamics
In the city, both are not athletes at all, but the maximum speed of the Vitara is higher
Comfort
For the B-Class, the Vitara is comfortable to feel, but the SX4 is quieter and softer
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