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Suzuki SX4

2006 SX4: first in its class to pair 4x4, a six-speed manual and diesel torque.1

Researched November 9, 2026 from 34 sources

At a glance

0100200
86–150 hpPower
07.515
9.1–11 s0–60 mph
0100200
170–195 km/hTop speed
0200400
122–320 N·mTorque
07501,500
1,090–1,425 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.3131415

Engine
1.0–2.0 L gas; 1.25–2.0 L diesel; 1.4 mild/1.5 full hybrids312
Layout
Front-engine; front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive3
Gearbox
5/6-speed manuals; 4/6-speed automatics, CVT, 6-speed DCT; full-hybrid AGS311
Built at
Magyar Suzuki, Hungary; original also Japan, India, China and Indonesia311

The story

Suzuki and Fiat created the original SX4 to put comfort into a road-focused crossover. Its name means 'Sports X-over 4 Seasons', and its i-AWD offered 2WD, Auto and Lock modes.123

2006: SX4 hatchback debuts at Geneva20062007: Sedan adds a 515 L trunk20072010: 150 hp and a sixth gear for the US20102011: 9:51.278 at Pikes Peak20112013: S-Cross grows; original SX4 stays20132016: Boosterjet replaces the 1.620162020: K14D brings 48V mild-hybrid drive20202021: New S-Cross premieres online20212022: 1.5 L full hybrid adds AGS2022 Suzuki Cultus Crescent / Baleno / Esteem (SY): 1995–2007SYSuzuki Aerio / Liana (RA21S/RB21S/RC51S/RD51S): 2001–2019RA21S/RB21S/RC51S/RD51SSuzuki SX4 (first generation) (GY/EY/RW): 2005–2018GY/EY/RWSuzuki SX4 S-Cross (second generation) (JY): 2013–2022JYSuzuki Grand Vitara (Indian successor): 2022– 1995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones32627
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YearWhat happened
1995–2007Suzuki Cultus Crescent / Baleno / Esteem (SY)
2001–2019Suzuki Aerio / Liana (RA21S/RB21S/RC51S/RD51S)
2005–2018Suzuki SX4 (first generation) (GY/EY/RW)
2013–2022Suzuki SX4 S-Cross (second generation) (JY)
2022–Suzuki Grand Vitara (Indian successor)
2006SX4 hatchback debuts at Geneva
2007Sedan adds a 515 L trunk
2010150 hp and a sixth gear for the US
20119:51.278 at Pikes Peak
2013S-Cross grows; original SX4 stays
2016Boosterjet replaces the 1.6
2020K14D brings 48V mild-hybrid drive
2021New S-Cross premieres online
20221.5 L full hybrid adds AGS
  1. 2006

    SX4 hatchback debuts at Geneva

    The Fiat co-developed five-door makes its international debut in March. Japan's 1.5 L M15A hatch is 4,135 mm long on a 2,500 mm wheelbase.134

  2. 2007

    Sedan adds a 515 L trunk

    The SX4 Sport sedan debuts at New York. Japan's 1.5 L M15A version is 4,490 mm long, with a 2,500 mm wheelbase and 515 L trunk.34

  3. 2010

    150 hp and a sixth gear for the US

    US models gain a 2.0 L J20B with 150 hp and a new six-speed manual; the new CVT version is rated at 148 hp.35

  4. 2011

    9:51.278 at Pikes Peak

    Nobuhiro 'Monster' Tajima's space-frame SX4 special breaks ten minutes on the last mixed-surface course.67

  5. 2013

    S-Cross grows; original SX4 stays

    The 4,300 mm SX4 S-Cross gains 100 mm of wheelbase and ALLGRIP. The original SX4 stays on sale alongside it until 2014.38

  6. 2016

    Boosterjet replaces the 1.6

    The S-Cross facelift swaps its 1.6 L gas engine for 1.0/1.4 L Boosterjet turbos; a six-speed automatic takes over from the CVT.29

  7. 2020

    K14D brings 48V mild-hybrid drive

    The 1.4 L K14D/48V SHVS replaces the S-Cross's K14C, delivering 235 Nm and a claimed 15% WLTP fuel-use cut versus its predecessor.10

  8. 2021

    New S-Cross premieres online

    Chief engineer Shigeru Aoyama's new S-Cross debuts on November 25. European sales start at year-end; Latin America, Oceania and Asia are also planned.11

  9. 2022

    1.5 L full hybrid adds AGS

    The S-Cross Full Hybrid joins UK orders in October, replacing the mild-hybrid automatic. Its 1.5 L four-cylinder uses Suzuki's AGS gearbox.1112

Every generation

  • Suzuki Cultus Crescent / Baleno / Esteem
    SY1995–2007
  • Suzuki Aerio / Liana
    RA21S/RB21S/RC51S/RD51S2001–2019
  • Suzuki SX4 (first generation)
    GY/EY/RW2005–2018
  • Suzuki SX4 S-Cross (second generation)
    JY2013–2022
  • Suzuki Ciaz
    Suzuki Ciaz
  • Suzuki Grand Vitara (Indian successor)
    Suzuki Grand Vitara (Indian successor)

Power over the years

From 108 hp to 150 hp in 4 years.

050100150 2005201020152020 hp 2006 · 108 hp · SX4 1.5 M15A (110 PS)2006 · 143 hp · SX4 2.0 J20A (145 PS)2007 · 143 hp · US SX4 2.02010 · 118 hp · SX4 limited 1.6 4x42010 · 133 hp · SX4 limited 2.0 DDiS 4x42010 · 148 hp · US SX4 2.0 J20B CVT2010 · 150 hp · US SX4 2.0 J20B six-speed manual2013 · 118 hp · S-Cross 1.6 gas2013 · 118 hp · S-Cross 1.6 diesel2015 · 89 hp · India S-Cross DDiS 2002015 · 118 hp · India S-Cross DDiS 3202022 · 127 hp · S-Cross Motion 1.4 mild hybrid 150 hp US SX4 2.0 J20B six-speed manual 108 hp SX4 1.5 M15A (110 PS)
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YearHorsepowerModel
2006108SX4 1.5 M15A (110 PS)
2006143SX4 2.0 J20A (145 PS)
2007143US SX4 2.0
2010118SX4 limited 1.6 4x4
2010133SX4 limited 2.0 DDiS 4x4
2010148US SX4 2.0 J20B CVT
2010150US SX4 2.0 J20B six-speed manual
2013118S-Cross 1.6 gas
2013118S-Cross 1.6 diesel
201589India S-Cross DDiS 200
2015118India S-Cross DDiS 320
2022127S-Cross Motion 1.4 mild hybrid

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • SX4 Crossover AWD (US)

    Standard

    SX4 Crossover AWD (US)

  • Standard

    SX4 Sport sedan (US)

    2008

    143 hp

  • Standard

    SX4 SZ3 / SZ4 / SZ5 / X-EC

  • Maruti Suzuki SX4 sedan

    Standard

    Maruti Suzuki SX4 sedan

    2007–2014

  • Standard

    S-Cross DDiS 200 / DDiS 320 (India)

    2015

  • S-Cross Motion / Ultra Mild Hybrid (UK)

    Standard

    S-Cross Motion / Ultra Mild Hybrid (UK)

    2022

    127 hp

  • Standard

    S-Cross Full Hybrid (UK)

    2022

  • Performance

    SX4 SportBack

    150 hp

  • Special

    S-Cross Kuro

  • SX4 limited

    Limited

    SX4 limited

    2010

  • Limited

    SX4 WRC road edition

    2008

  • Performance

    SX4t (Road Race Motorsports concept)

    2008

    221 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Original hatch and sedan: triangular quarter windows ahead of the front doors.119
  • Original crossover: bulging arches, skid plates, side moldings and black roof rails.13
  • Original sedan: stubby nose, low beltline and tall, upright side windows.19
  • Indian S-Cross: integrated roof rails, split tail lamps and an S-badged grille.17
  • S-Cross from 2021: broad gloss-black grille, square wheel arches and three-point LED headlights.11

Year by year

  1. 2010 (original SX4)

    The grille changed, and non-fleet AWD versions gained rear skid plates.3

  2. 2013 (Indian sedan)

    Horizontal chrome grille, two-tone front bumper and dark headlamp surrounds; the cabin adopted black and beige.20

  3. 2016 (S-Cross facelift)

    Higher nose with new hood, bumper and grille; new alloys, larger tires and LED headlights and tail lamps.9

  4. 2021 (S-Cross redesign)

    Large gloss-black grille, square wheel arches and headlights with three-point LEDs mark the redesign.11

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Suzuki SX4
    SX4
    Photo of a Fiat Sedici
    Fiat Sedici

    Fiat Sedici

    Check the bumpers: the original SX4 uses different front and rear designs, with a less aggressive nose than the Sedici.25

Against its rivals

  • Honda Fit

    SX4 vs Honda Fit

    Observed fuel economy

    SX427.8 mpg
    Honda Fit31 mpg
    28
  • Chevrolet Sonic

    SX4 vs Chevrolet Sonic

    Observed fuel economy

    SX427.8 mpg
    Chevrolet Sonic30.6 mpg
    28
  • Hyundai Accent

    SX4 vs Hyundai Accent

    Observed fuel economy

    SX427.8 mpg
    Hyundai Accent32.4 mpg
    28
  • Skoda Yeti

    SX4 vs Skoda Yeti

    Base price lower is better

    SX414,999 £
    Skoda Yeti15,250 £
    15

Prices

Value today $3.1K–$12.8K5

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$5K$10K$15K$20K 2010201520202025 Value today: $3,100–$12,800 2007 · $15,594 · US base, AWD hatchback2008 · $14,964 · US base, Sport sedan2010 · $17,949 · US base, SportBack 2007 · $15,594 · US base price, 2007 model year 2026 · $8,700 · 2012 Crossover AWD 6-speed, 14k miles, BaT $8.7K BaT, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2007Launch price$15,594US base price, 2007 model year
2007Price when new$15,594US base, AWD hatchback
2008Price when new$14,964US base, Sport sedan
2010Price when new$17,949US base, SportBack
2026Auction sale$8,7002012 Crossover AWD 6-speed, 14k miles, BaT
2026Value today$3,100–$12,800

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “9:51.278 before Pikes Peak went all asphalt”
    • “Two fifth places, no WRC wins or podiums”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 34 sources
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  2. Used Suzuki SX4 S-Cross review | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  3. Suzuki SX4 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  4. SUZUKI DIGITAL LIBRARY｜四輪車 suzuki.co.jp
  5. 2007-13 Suzuki SX4 | Consumer Guide Auto consumerguide.com
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  8. Global News News.2013 | Global Suzuki globalsuzuki.com
  9. Suzuki SX4 S-CROSS Facelift: more powerful, exciting and sophisticated - Magyar Suzuki Zrt suzuki.hu
  10. Suzuki SX4 S-Cross Hybrid debiutuje w polskich salonach suzuki.pl
  11. Suzuki Introduces the All-new S-CROSS - Magyar Suzuki Zrt suzuki.hu
  12. 2022 Suzuki S-Cross now available with full-hybrid option | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  13. Suzuki SX4 (2006-2014) review | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  14. 2007 Suzuki SX4 — Car and Driver caranddriver.com
  15. Suzuki SX4 S-Cross review, price and specs | evo evo.co.uk
  16. Suzuki legt Sondermodell SX4 "limited" auf | Presseportal presseportal.de
  17. India gets its first premium cross-over, S-CROSS marutisuzuki.com
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  19. 2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport - Suzuki Compact Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine motortrend.com
  20. Maruti Suzuki introduces all new SX4 with improved fuel efficiency marutisuzuki.com
  21. Suzuki's Athletic Hatch Cast in Driving with the Stars prnewswire.com
  22. 2026 Suzuki S-Cross | Suzuki Cars UK cars.suzuki.co.uk
  23. Suzuki: SX4 in WRC-Optik rallye-magazin.de
  24. Suzuki SX4t: Power to the puny: Suzuki seeks respect with turbocharged SX4t concept autoweek.com
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  32. Xbox 360® 専用ゲーム『Forza Motorsport® 4』　魅力的な10車種を収録したカーパック「12月のIGNパック」を配信開始 | 日本マイクロソフト株式会社のプレスリリース prtimes.jp
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  • ultimatecarpage.com
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  • suzuki.pl
  • caranddriver.com
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  • presseportal.de
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  • motortrend.com

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