Weaknesses "Suzuki SH4": specifications, test drive. Where the Suzuki SX4 Suzuki SX4 is harvested the difference between the Japanese assembly from the Hungarian

Updated SX4 New and Vitara crossover - Cars with the same multimedia complex, similar technical equipment and comparable cost from the Japanese automaker Suzuki. What are their differences, and which model should be given greater preference?

SX4 after restyling

The largest crossover of the Suzuki line as a result of the update acquired a number of quality transformations. So, appearance Suzuki SX4. Different:

Massive and chrome radiator grille with vertical sections, emphasizing the solidity of the model;
- expressive optics represented by LED lamps on the stern;
- Aerodynamic panel in the form of a visor on the trunk lid, making a sports model.

If you compare the updated SX4 with the predecessor model, then the medium of parts interior decoration stand out new system Multimedia supporting Apple CarPlay and Mirrorlink. In the database of 7 airbags, cruise control, fog lights. Additional options: Rain and light sensors, 7-inch touchscreen display, rear view camera, and navigation with 3D function.

Besides, russian market He touched on such an innovation as a change of gearbox - now instead of the variator, a 6-speed automatic transmission is installed, designed to manage the flexibility, transparency and increase the endurance of the car on off-road.

Compact and youth Vitara

Model Suzuki Vitara. Against the background of a more family SX4, it highlights bright, modern design and ample opportunity of individualization, among which we note 15 variations in the color of the two-color body and a multi-colored decoration of plastic inserts on the front panel of the cabin. All this is positioning Vitara as a youth car that does not affect the energy intensity of its suspension - the model is perfect for a ride not only in the city, but also off-road. Well, as for general equipment, it is absolutely similar to the SX4 crossover: on-board computer, heated mirrors and front seats, adjustment of the driver's seat height, steering adjustment along the length and degree, electric and power windows.

What is better, Suzuki SX4 or Vitara?

Conduct a comparative overview of the technical data and capabilities of SX4 NEW and Vitara models:

	Suzuki SX4.	Suzuki Vitara.
Country assembly	Japan, Hungary	Hungary
average price new car	~ 1 539 000 rub.	~ 1 219 000 rub.
Type of fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Body type	Hatchback	SUV.
Type of Transmission	ACP 6.	ACP 6.
type of drive	Front (FF)	Front (FF)
Supercharger	Turbine	Not
Engine volume, ccmm	1374	1586
Power	140 hp	117 hp
Maximum torque, N * M (kg * m) for rpm. / Min.	220 (22) / 400	156 (16) / 4400
Volume fuel tankL.	47	47
Number of doors	5	5
Capacity of the trunk, l	430	375
Acceleration time 0-100 km / h, with	9.5	12.5
Mass, kg.	1170	1120
Body length	4300	4175
Body height	1585	1610
Wheel base, mm	2600	2500
Clearance (road loss height), mm	180	185
Fuel consumption, l / 100 km	–	6

The mass of Suzuki Vitara is 1120 kg. Thus, it is not only compact (125 mm shorter), but also more lightweight (50 kg) than SX4.

Vitara looks brighter in detail and stay comfortable in it. However, SX4 succeeded in terms of noise insulation and much more important in basic equipment: rear power windows, light alloy wheels, leather steering wheel trim, climate control, parking sensors and launch system without key.

That is why, given all the above characteristics and numerous reviews of the owners, the SUZUKI SX4 NEW model looks like the most attractive.

Suzuki SX4 in Russia Now only the Hungarian assembly

One of the most fabulous Russians of SUZUKI MOTOR models is a compact urban szx4 oscidence - finally changes registration. Since September, all cars of this model supplied to Europe will be made in it and manufactured. And although our country in Europe is only one foot, we do not pass the fate of Sia. Already in the fall to buy SX4 with a mark "Made in Japan" official dealers It will be impossible. How will this affect the assortment of SX4 offered in Russia, their quality and cost? For answers to all questions, the Russian representative office of the company invited journalists to Hungary - directly to the plant, which is manufactured by the hero of today's publication

Untime, we left the air-conditioned building of the Budapest International Airport to the free space of the European Union, all dramatically looked around with hot air. Ktoto from colleagues said: "Krasnodar smells." It is "smell"! By itself, the airport of our very spent edge has nothing to do with Budapest, but the air really turned out to be similar - the same southern, hot. Lovely enhanced and ride to the city center on roads is not better quality. The compressed format of the press tour does not give the opportunity to admire the beauty of the capital, and the center of Budapest remained as if behind the scenes.

But here is the hotel where new crossovers are expected in the parking lot, in which the passport is written: "Made in Hungary." Ten cars did not reflect the whole range of combinations of three different engines With two gearboxes and two types of drive, as well as levels of configuration, but the most interesting (at least for our off-round magazine) was here: all-wheel drive with a 1.6 liter gasoline engine and even a two-liter diesel engine. In Russia, this has not yet been seen. True, all with mechanical box Transmissions. For a start, I took the gasoline version, which is already known in Russia.

The path was to be in the first capital of Hungary, the city of Estergom, located on the right bank of the Danube (and on the left - Slovak piece). However, we went there at all in order to enjoy the ancient architecture, but to see with our own eyes, where and how the European crossovers of Suzuki are manufactured. After all, it was in this city 20 years ago the first Hungarian Automobile Plant of the Japanese Brand opened.

In Hungary, it turns out, there are mountains - Matters

From Budapest to Estergoma not more than 50 km, but we are not looking for easy paths, and therefore we are not going a short road, but interesting - beautiful and mountainous, where you can better reveal the nuances of the crossover control. The road loops between the slopes of local mountains, called mattresses, and the Danube River. Lucked by almost 80% (in the car - four), SX4 sufficiently smashes in small lines, confidently stands in turns, not even hinting the driver to reduce speed. Meanwhile, the Hungarian mountains were not so small: several times on the rises all four laid ears.

But here is the factory buildings before entering the city. Traditional preponcing flowed into a familiarization tour of the four workshops. Contrary to the increasing belief that the Japanese assembly plants in Eastern Europe only fasten the bumpers and insert the headlights, here the full cycle of body production is carried out - from stamping parts before welding with the subsequent color. And here gasoline engines And transmissions come from Japan ready.

At the factory, as the Japanese and Hungarians assured, the most modern equipment And the same technologies are used as in the country of the Rising Sun. Hence the conclusion: the quality of Hungarian cars objectively should not be worse. And if subjectively, it should be borne in mind that the problem of unemployment in Hungary is rather acute, and I don't want to lose a very prestigious work on the automobile plant. In addition, quality control is both at intermediate stages and ultimately - very hard: Japanese is also very hard.

And the new Diesel is very alive!

For the return road, I chose an instance with diesel. And although he will not be supplied to us yet, the desire to experience it was great. In addition, this new engine: before the European SX4 was installed only diesel engines with a volume of 1.6 and 1.9 liters. The same, two-liter, issues the power of 135 hp, and the torque of 320 nm is already available from 1500 rpm. According to behavior, he, like most modern diesel engines, is very similar to gasoline - a small thrust on Nizakh, but the big moment on medium-sized turns, thanks to which in the Ripped urban cycle, you can not switch so often. Yes, and in the mountains (albeit small) oxygen starvation, it does not feel. Equipped with this motor, the car in the dynamics is not inferior to its gasoline version (at the same time exceeding it in power by 15 hp!). And about efficiency and not worth talking. I really want her to still appear in Russia.

Hungarian SH4 have ground clearance 190 mm is 15 mm more than Japanese.

Few people know that in early 2011 the bulk of SX4 sold in Russia was from Hungary. The Japanese supplied to our country mostly cars with automatic transmission. Now they will go to us with the Danube. The representative of Suzuki assures that it will not cause a price increase or decrease in complete sets.

Plant Magyar Suzuki.

Magyar Suzuki Corporation has been founded in 1991. Then the construction of the enterprise began. The owners of the company are Suzuki Motor Corporation (97.52%), ITOCHU CORPORATION (2.46%) and Hungarian shareholders (0.02%).

In 1992, the production of cars started. At first it was SWIFT. In 1994, Hungarian Suzuki went to export. In 2000, the release of the second model began - Wagon R +, in 2002 - Liana Sedan, in 2003 - IGNIS. February 27, 2006 with the conveyor comes with the first car more high-class - SX4, created in the Suzuki and Fiat partnership. In October of the same year, the plant released a millionth car.

2008 production began production SPLASH (called Opel Agila he is also available here), in 2010 - SWIFT fourth generation. In the summer of 2011, a two millionth car came down from the conveyor. Now the company releases the SPLASH, SWIFT and SX4 models (it is sold under some markets under the name Fiat Sedici).

Plant Square - 572,337 square meters. m. 1.3 billion euros invested in it. 850 cars are manufactured per day. Design capacity - 300,000 per year. At the enterprise, 3,500 employees (in 2007, before the crisis, there were 6,000), 35% of them go to work from neighboring Slovakia (mainly ethnic hungals).

20.01.2018

Suzuki SX4 (Suzuki SX4) is one of the most compact models of its class (SUV). Compact crossovers In many markets, they are in great demand among motorists, as their elevated passability allows you to feel confident not only in the city, but also beyond. Despite the fact that Suzuki SX4 on secondary market Presented in two versions - a mini-crossover and a sedan, in our market in great demand in the body of a mini-crossover, thanks to increased passibility Due to the possible full drive and impressive clearance (19 cm, 15 cm sedans). In addition to off-road characteristics, the reliability of the car plays an important role, which japanese manufacturers Always famous. But the situation is with the reliability of this car, and what should be paid to when choosing the SX4 Suzuki with mileage, I will tell in this article.

A bit of history:

Suzuki SX4 is a joint project of two concerns and FIAT. The design of the design of the car was entrusted with one of the best designers in the world of Georgetto Judjaro from ITalDesign. This model came to replace the outdated model Suzuki Aerio, which on domestic market More famous under the name "Liana". The manufacturer claims that the name of the model "SX4" is not the other as the cipher: S - means "Sport", X - "Crossover", 4 - symbolizes four times of the year.

The premiere of the first generation of the model took place in 2006 at the Geneva Auto Show, the serial assembly of the car began in the same year. Cars intended for the European market were collected at the plant in Hungary, the assembly and twin models were also conducted - Fiat Sedici. For other markets, cars were collected in Japan, India and China. At the start of sales of Suzuki SX4 was available only in the Khitchback body (crossover), which had the name SX4 Crossover. But after a year, in 2007, the debit of the new SX4 in the body of the sedan took place at the auto show in New York. Characteristic features Novelties have become the original wedge-shaped body shape, an unusual slope windshield, high roof profile, large triangular front door windows.

At the end of 2009, the model was restaling, during which they were upgraded: appearance, brake system and power units. In 2011, the top version of the car, equipped with a Bosch navigation system and an intelligent multimedia system appeared. The first generation of the car lasted on the conveyor until 2013, in the same year the second generation of the model appeared on sale, the name "Suzuki SX4 S-Cross" appeared. The novelty was first presented for a car shower in Geneva in March 2013. The main differences between the second generation of the model from the precursor of steel are increased dimensions, more expressive interior design and exterior, best quality Finishing materials of the cabin.

Weak places and shortcomings of Suzuki SX4 with mileage

Car body deserves only positive feedbackHe stands hard to resist the reagents with which we generously sprinkled roads, anti-corrosion and paintwork. The manufacturer clearly did not regret. Therefore, if the places of paint or foci of rust are present on the chosen car, most likely the car has been restored after an accident. But the chassis threaded connections, electrical wiring contacts, the silencer holder, the rear beam and the slots of the gear lever are prone to corrosion and require special attention. So, for example, when the scenes of the scenes have a risk of breaking plastic guides. Even the disadvantages include weak lighting of the road from the standard headlight lamps.

Power units

In the domestic secondary market, Suzuki SX4 is represented with gasoline engines 1.5 (110 hp), 1.6 (107 and 112 hp. Installed after restyling), 2.0 (145 and 150 hp). Rarely, but still there are cars with diesel engines 1.6 (90 hp) and 1.9 (90, 120 hp) are brought from Europe.

The largest distribution in the CIS received a gasoline power unit with a system for changing the phases of gas distribution and chain drive of a 1.6 liter timber. On most copies, the chain replacement was required after 15,000,000 km, at the same time it is necessary to change two tensioners. The main disadvantage of this engine is the bad dynamics on low revolutionsFor sure motion it is necessary to keep the engine on high revolutions. If we talk about the reliability of this motor, then there are no serious complaints to it, the main thing in time can change the oil and pour quality gasoline. If the latter recommendation neglect is a high likelihood of premature destruction of the catalyst. On the car of the first years of release, malfunctions are possible in engine software. No less reliable turned out to be a weaker power unit.

The two-liter engine is demanding of the quality of oil and interval of interservice maintenance (once every 10,000 km). When using low-quality lubricants Hydraulic chain of the timing circuit is premature, it is also possible to stretch the chain - the elimination of any of these problems is required. All gasoline engines are not equipped with hydrocomathers, so the manufacturer recommends that the thermal gaps of the valves are checked at 40-50 thousand km. But practice has shown that the valve does not always need adjustment even after 100 thousand km of run.

From other minor disadvantages inherent in all motors, it is possible to note a short generator service life (more often with the problem holders who rarely use their car). The culprit of the knot failure becomes his unsuccessful location, which is why dirt accumulates in it, and when traveling in deep puddles, water can get into it. Symptoms - knocks, screens and others outsided sounds. If there is a problem, do not rush to buy new generatorSince in most cases there is a simple cleaning helps to return the performance of the node.

Not famous for reliability and oxygen sensor (lambda probe). With its malfunction, the power unit may begin to work unstable, the fuel consumption is also significantly increased. Usually, this sensor It never stops working immediately, in this regard, to identify that it is defective on the test drive, it is unlikely to succeed, so before purchasing the diagnosis should be made. With full failure and depressurization of the sensor, it is unlikely that it turns out to start moving by car. In addition, the likelihood of a serious engine breakdown with subsequent expensive repair is high. Another disadvantage is high price Filter of fine fuel purification, which is recommended to change once every 160,000 km ( varies assembly with fuel pump ). The cost of the original part varies in the area of \u200b\u200b500 cu

Diesel Motors Suzuki SX4

Diesel power units are the development of the company, unlike petrol engines They have a timing belt drive and larger torque, but at the same time they have less fuel consumption. Buying cars with such force aggregate It is necessary to have about 1000 USD in reserve on the replacement of the turbine and two-mask flywheel. Both details are reliable and serve more than 200,000 km, but for such cars in Europe for five to six years rolling around 200,000 km, after which they sell our repayments that twist the mileage to 100-120 thousand km.

Transmission

Suzuki SX4 was completed with two gearboxes - 5 and 6-speed manual gearbox (the latter was installed only in a pair with diesel engines) and a 4-speed automaton. Both transmissions are reliable and unpretentious in service. The weak point in the mechanics is the clutch, if in front-wheeling versions on average its resource is 90-100 thousand km, then cars with fully drive The clutch has to be changed after 70-80 thousand km. Often the owners are numbered on fuzzy transmission (especially the first) and noise of bearings, the replacement solves the problem for a while. The disadvantage of the machine is considered to be its slowness and shocks during gear shift. In case of failure, the automatic transmission repair will cost it somehow, so before buying, be sure to complete the diagnosis of the aggregate.

The system of full drive is reliable, but we should not consider this car as an SUV, since the electromagnetic coupling, which is equipped with a car, is not designed for heavy loads and quickly overheats. For lovers, shove the car in dirt (snow) on the most "not a baluster" it is important to remember that when overheating the coupling the rear axle is automatically turned off. The first repair costs will be required after 70,000 miles - replacement of the shelves of the drives. Frequent halves on the road negatively affect the resource of the crosses of the cardan shaft. The signal of strong wear of the cross is the handset, grinding, creaking, cracking from the cardan box at the beginning of the movement and in the future, especially when a gas reset or raising speed. With the careful operation of the Crosss serve more than 100,000 km. The original item is sold assembly with the cardan and is not cheap - about 600 cu. Fortunately, our services learned to restore this node - 100-200 USD.

Weak SX4 Suzuki SX4

Auto suspension (Macpherson ahead, a half-dependent beam) is shot down and has a good energy intensity. Such a setting of the running positively affected the controllability of the car, but there is here and a spoonful of the tar - on the road with a bad coating, the car decently shakes. If we talk about the reliability of the suspension, you can confidently assert that most of its elements do not care and 100,000 km. The stabilizer bushings are rendered faster on our roads, it is necessary to change every 30-40 thousand km. Stands of the stabilizer are often asked for replacement after - 50-60 thousand km of mileage. If you often storm the bumps of their resource can be less. Also the weak point of chassis turned out to be hub bearings rear axis And shock absorbers - come into disrepair after 70,000 km. The rear silent blocks of the front levers rarely have more than 120 thousand km. But ball supports can last up to 150,000 km.

Steering system equipped electric amplifier The steering wheel, the machine with a 2.0 liter motor and the full drive is equipped with a hydraulic agent. Weak place here is steering Reika, Especially problematic node was on the car released until 2008 - the right sleeve is divided. The tips of the steering takes 150-200 thousand km, and the thrust is even longer. Reliability brake system a little grieved, as despite the low weight of the car, the resource brake shoes and disks are small. The disk resource is 25-35 thousand km, the disks are enough for two sets of pads. With a strong wear of brake discs, vibration appears when braking.

Salon

The interior of Suzuki SX4 is simple and made of inexpensive materials, however, as in most Japanese cars. Despite the fact that the finishing materials are quite budgetary, they do not badly cope with all the daily exploitation, due to this, even on cars with large runs The salon does not look lured. Significant disadvantages of the cabin include weak noise insulation and uncomfortable front chairs. Electrical equipment is reliably, all buttons and levers work for a long time and trouble-free. The only thing that can be frozen is a regular radio tape recorder in which the CD-ROM drive can stop working over time (first begins to eat).

Outcome:

It is one of the most reliable and unpretentious cars in its segment. Even despite the described weak spots, the purchase of a used car of this model is unlikely to be an unsuccessful investment, the main thing is to competently approach the choice of a car, gently exploit it and it will not deliver special problems.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you have to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Respect, editors Car auto

Cars japanese companies Suzuki know every corner of the world. Accepted the cars of this brand and in Russia. Most Russian fans liked the Suzuki SK4 crossover. For the first time, the world saw this model back in 2006 on the Motor Show in Geneva. Then the car produced a Furior, and our compatriots also loved the "Japanese" of the first generation. Three years later (2009) the manufacturer conducted a restyling model, YB 2010 began selling cars in the domestic market. Many fans and owners are interested, where the Suzuki SH4 is collected for the Russian Federation.

To our market, this model of Cossover is supplied from Japan. Therefore, those who are the owners of the crossover should know what they go to the purebred "Japanese". In addition, Suzuki SH4 is produced in India (Manesear) and in Hungary (Estergom). In the Indian company produces a car for domestic marketAnd the crossover of the Hungarian assembly is also supplied to the Russian market, except internal. Today, our compatriots can buy a second generation of the model that the manufacturer has released a year ago. New model Presented at the Motor Show in Geneva. If someone does not know, the Japanese worked on this crossover together with Fiat. The quality of production between the Japanese and Hungarian machines is almost unnoticed. The assembly of the car is almost identical.

External and indoor

In fact, initially, this model did not position itself as a crossover, since the car is low for this title. Initially, it was a front-wheel drive hatchback. But after restyling, they began to produce the all-wheel drive version of the Japanese. After the presentation of Suzuki SX4 NEW, it became clear that now it is a full crossover. Some owners argue that this car does not reach the SUV. But, where Suzuki SH4 is produced, create a car that can fight any road irregularities and ughabs. Instead of body-pyramid, which had the first generation of the model, now we see a stylish, dynamic, sports body.

The car has changed significantly, it has become more of its predecessor. The length of the Japanese crossover is 4300 mm, the width of the car has become more than ten millimeters, and the height is 1590 mm. Wheel base "Japanese" - 2600 mm, and clearance - 180 millimeters. The basic version of the crossover weighs 1085 kg, and the weight of the maximum configuration is 1190 kilograms. Not only the design of Suzuki SH4 has changed, inside the car also became different. Engineers removed everything more superfluous from the interior, and now it looks easier, but practical. The central crossover panel has become more ergonomic and modern. Inside "Japanese" turned out to be simple and not impressive.

The owners say that in some competitors, the interior of the car looks better and more interesting. But, what did you want from budget car? Yes, the materials for the finish used not the highest quality and expensive, but the manufacturer quickly adjusted all the elements and details. There is nothing superfluous here. The volume of the luggage compartment increased - 460 liters (it used to be 270 l.). And with folded rear seats It will become 1269 liters. Now you know where the Suzuki SH4 is collected, and as a car has changed after updates.

Technical Side

In the domestic market, unfortunately, the crossover is offered with only one engine option. This is a 4-cylinder 1.6-liter gasoline unit issuing 117 horse power Power (156 nm). The motor works on a pair with a 5-speed mechanical CP or with a stepless transmission. In general, the same engine was installed on the updated Suzuki SX4 that was on the first generation of the model, it was only a little upgraded. Japanese engineers increased power power plant And corrected some defects.

FROM mechanical transmission Crossover gives 180 kilometers per hour maximum speed. To overclock the car until the first hundred, it will take eleven seconds of time. In terms of fuel consumption, auto economical. On the highway, only five liters will be enough, seven in the city, and in a mixed cycle - 5.8 liters. The car with the variator until the first hundred accelerates in 12.4 seconds. The maximum range is 175 kilometers per hour. The difference between the fuel consumption is ten liters. Perhaps in the near future to our market will also supply a diesel version of the car. On the updated crossover Japanese set modern systems Security (ESP, ABS, BAS, EBD).

Where Suzuki SH4 is released, took into account russian conditions Operating, therefore, the car easily overcomes off-road and other irregularities. The basic version of the car will cost customers in 749,000 rubles. The most equipped crossover costs 1,099,000 rubles. Prices vary depending on the configuration. For a car with indicators and "filling", it is a worthy fee.