Wherever its owner's free spirited nature takes it, the Suzuki SX4 will look as though it belongs. A fusion of dynamism and elegance results in poise and presence beyond its compact size.

Confident and solid, the design expresses the freestyle approach to life many will envy but can only dream of.

The challenge for Suzuki designers was to create an eye-catching look that will attract free-spirited consumers as well as reflect the model's bright light. Rather than compromise, the designers brought out the elements that give sporty compacts and light SUVs their exciting appeal.

The result is compelling and suggests potentials unseen in conventional compacts. Low-and-wide proportions and an elegant finish top the purposefully dynamic and solid feel of the underlying structure.

Large 16-inch wheels are standard, with wheel arch moldings, under spoilers, skid plates, high ground clearance, and side under protection moldings underscoring the SUV heritage.

A low, rising waistline and large, triangular windows give rise to a sporty wedge shape suggesting active performance, while over fenders and wide tracks help create an appearance of rock solid stability and traction.

The unprecedented styling is pure Suzuki : Exciting, Multi-dimensional, and Fun.

The crossover design continues inside in an ideal balance of bold and refined elements. Soothing form and curves gently envelop the occupants without creating an oppressive ambience and consummate the quality look and feel of the materials and fabrics.

Circular motifs and a flowing design for the center panel shows the car's dynamic nature and of the owner's active lifestyle.

The interior is predominantly black and highlighted with metallic accents, for a look of refinement and sporty aggression.

Drivers will at once appreciate the cockpit's ergonomic design. Meters and controls provide intuitive use, so drivers can stay focused on the road.

Illuminated in stylish blue and red, the new meter cluster is integrated with an information display that shows the time, outside temperature and fuel consumption.

The center panel houses a newly-improved audio system that comes with an in-dash CD tuner with a new auxiliary socket MP3/WMA capability and a high-quality sound system of eight speakers (four speakers and four tweeters). The high-quality sound system is now further enhanced with an additional dashboard center speaker.

Steering-wheel integrated audio controls add to driver convenience and safety by enabling audio adjustments without removing one's hand from the steering wheel.

The dials of the fully-automatic air conditioner have ring lights, which make them easier to see and use while adding to the interior's refined ambiance.

The dashboard itself is angled away from the occupants, so the cabin has a liberating feel yet remains user friendly.

The Suzuki SX4 lives up to its "utility" name, hosting four adults or a family of five in comfort and accommodating their luggage needs while retaining the sleek and stylish nature of the exterior.

The exterior's efficient dimensions, with a minimum turning radius of 5.3 meters, enable drivers to negotiate narrow urban streets in relative case and park in spots prohibitive to bigger SUVs.

The interior's generous dimensions result in plenty of legroom and shoulder room, even for the rear passengers. Nonetheless, comfort is taken to a higher level without relying solely on space.

The configuration and positioning of the supportive seats afford natural seating postures, a key factor in comfortable long-distance travel. Furthermore, the seats are neither too high nor too low.

The ideal height of the seats works with the large door openings and high ground clearance to facilitate natural-feeling entry and exit. Attention to comfort extends to the rear occupants. The rear seats are slightly higher than the front seats to enable a liberating field of vision.

The driver's seat offers height, slide, and recline-adjustment, so most drivers can find their optimum driving position. Moreover, a higher driver's eye-point provides a panoramic view for all drivers.

The rear seats of all models can be tumbled forward to create a completely flat luggage room floor. Even without tumbling the seats, the luggage room can accommodate one large and one medium-size suitcase.

As with all Suzuki cars, there are amenities throughout that make the Suzuki SX4 as fun as it is easy to use. Storage compartments are unobtrusive yet are located where expected and raise convenience for all. For example, all four side doors have bottle holders.

Suzuki's extensive development of engine and transmission technology shows in the throttle response that makes driving a joy.

The Suzuki SX4 comes with an advanced 1.6-liter 16-valve DOHC VVT (Variable Valve Timing) engine that acts with the body's design and efficient dimensions to enable exhilarating yet economical performance in almost any environment.

The 4-speed automatic transmission is tuned to bring out the potential of the engine.

Driving enthusiasts know there is more to driving pleasure than how quickly a car can accelerate or how hard it can corner. How the handling "feel" is important.

Suzuki engineers listened at length to driving enthusiasts and emulated their driving styles to ensure the Suzuki SX4's handling would feel "right".

A newly designed platform was deemed essential, and a rigid body and chassis design received priority. The results speak for themselves. A rigid body, rigid suspension mounts, wide tracks, and large-diameter tyres work together to enable crisp, predictable driving dynamics despite high ground clearance.

Moreover, occupants will still be comfortable and the car, easy to drive even after long periods of long energetic performance.

The body evolves from the fundamental design that helped carry the Suzuki Swift to numerous awards throughout the world, starting with many "Car of the Year" awards.

The tyres were made larger, and the body's structural integrity and rigidity increased. The Suzuki SX4 also offers high level of torsional rigidity and bending rigidity.

Rigid suspension mounts augment the body's rigidity to draw out the suspension's potential. The body was engineered from the beginning to accommodate wide tracks and large 16-inch tyres.

A front strake and shroud and relatively flat under surface further the aerodynamic nature of the body's flowing design.

The precision tunings of the front MacPherson struts and rear torsion beam suspension afford crisp, responsive handling and stable performance that is not tiring even after motor-way and long-distance travel.

Suzuki engineers conducted thorough road tests to ensure the handling characteristics would satisfy even discerning driving enthusiasts. The entire chassis assembly was made rigid to withstand the demands of 16-inch wheels mounted on five studs.

The fine tuned braking system provides sure stopping performance. Equally important, the braking feel is ideally matched to the car's playful nature.

A 10-inch booster is fitted for greater stopping power. The ventilated front disc and rear solid disc brakes offer excellent fade resistance, delivering powerful performance even after repeated braking.

The Suzuki SX4 is fun to drive and has the potential to extend its owner's playing field. An extensive array of safety features inspires the required confidence.

Safety features begin with the vehicle's design. A high driver's eye-point provides a wide field of vision for the driver, and blind spots are eliminated where possible.

The wraparound designs of the headlamps are as functional as they are stylish. They extend the all-round field of the driver's vision.

Standard front dual SRS airbags further enhanced the safety element of the car.

An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EDB) and Brake Assist is standard for the SX4.

Adding support is a safety-engineered body structure that includes head impact protection structures to provide the first line of defense and survival space.

Fire retardant materials and malleable resin that does not easily form jagged edges are extensively used.

The front seats have 3-point ELR seatbelts with pre-tensioners and height adjusters. The two outer rear seats have three-point ELR seatbelts and the rear center seat has a 2-point lap belt.