For The Suzuki SX4 2.0 DDiS SZ5 comes with four-wheel drive and and a six-speed manual gearbox. It's well equipped and relatively cheap to buy and own.

Against The diesel engine is noisy and unrefined, the gearshift is vague and the cabin is dour.

Suzuki SX4 Crossover

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

If you need a cheap 4x4, the 2.0-litre diesel SX4 could be worth a look, but there's little else to recommend it. We'd steer you in the direction of the 1.6-litre petrol.

What Car? readers say

3.967742


Key facts

0–60mph
11.2 secs
Top speed
112 mph
Average mpg
53.3
Tank range
586 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

We think the Suzuki SX4 makes the most sense as a small, cheap off-roader rather than a not-particularly-convincing supermini. Two-wheel-drive versions will struggle against the likes of a Ford Fiesta or VW Polo. The SX4, however, is surprisingly good off-road and there's not much out there that can offer four-wheel-drive at a similar price.

If you do opt for a four-wheel-drive model, you are limited to either the top-spec 1.6-litre petrol version or the 2.0-litre diesel and which one you choose will be down to whether or not you need the diesel's extra pull at low revs or plan to run up a lot of miles. If the answer is no, then the petrol should suit your needs.

Reader test team says:

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The 2 litre diesel is great round town - pulling strongly away at roundabouts. The cabin is comfortable and well laid out - I've had the car for 1500…

Christopher Stewart

5 out of 5 stars

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I bought the Aerio model in June 2010, and so far there have been no major problems. There was an intermittent problem with the central locking…

Ian Vincent

3 out of 5 stars

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I got this car in September after having a Peugeot 307cc. So far I cannot fault it, it is currently winter and snowing very heavily in Yorkshire but…

Hayley Allmark

4 out of 5 stars

Suzuki SX4 Crossover 1.6 SZ4 2WD 5dr

We have had this car for 2 weeks now and so far so good. The ride is comfortable and smooth enough round town and the 120 bhp engine has enough power…

Danirl Theuma

4 out of 5 stars
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