Successor
In July 2012, first "spy shots" of a disguised small crossover with Suzuki badges were leaked from a testing ground in Spain. The car was speculated to be the second generation of SX4. From what could be seen from the photographs, it presented an evolution of the old model, with somewhat bigger dimensions, and style in line with that of Suzuki Kizashi. The new model is expected be Suzuki-only, as Fiat is replacing Sedici with new 500X.
Suzuki displayed their S-Cross compact crossover concept in 2012 at Paris Motor Show. At that time, Suzuki announced that the S-Cross would be a new model, not a replacement for SX4, whose production was scheduled to continue.
The new SX4, with outlook similar to S-Cross, was presented at 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Compared to its predecessor it grew in all directions, being 4,300 mm long, 1,765 mm wide and 1,575 mm tall. The wheelbase measures 2,600 mm, 100 mm more than the earlier model. These dimensions provided additional interior and boot space (430 liters compared with 270 liters). The first offer includes petrol and diesel engines of 1.6 L capacity. Sales on the European market have started, but the SX4 will not be available in the U.S. since Suzuki has withdrawn from that market.
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“The name of a successor is like the tolling of my own death-bell!”
—Elizabeth I (1533–1603)
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