The Suzuki SX4 is a estate built from 2007 to 2026 over 2 generations. Most were assembled in Japan — 100% of those on record. Between 2007 and 2014 it grew 18 cm longer and gained 74 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the SX4 is
The Suzuki SX4 is a estate that Suzuki built from 2007 to 2026 — 20 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2012. It has been offered with 4-cyl power. Its closest siblings in the Suzuki range: Samurai, Forsa, Swift.
Where the SX4 is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 261 SX4s on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | JS2 | 2007-2013 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Suzuki VIN decide which of these 2 lines your SX4 belongs to. What every character in a SX4 VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Suzuki SX4 adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
SX4 generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the SX4's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the SX4 that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-2011 | 414 cm | 250 cm | 1200 kg | - | - |
| 2012-2014 | 432 cm | 250 cm | 1274 kg | +18 cm | +74 kg |
Between 2007 and 2014 the SX4 gained 18 cm in length (+4.3%) and 74 kg in weight (+6.2%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the SX4 that is 74 kg against 18 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Suzuki SX4 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment SX4 owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Suzuki SX4 have? Power & range
The Suzuki SX4 is offered with 1 powertrain — 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Suzuki SX4, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The SX4 by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Suzuki SX4. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | SX4 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 24 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 311 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,766/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 98 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Suzuki SX4?
The SX4 is a estate, built from 2007 to 2026 across 2 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl.
Where is the Suzuki SX4 made?
Across 261 cars in our records the split is: Japan (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the SX4 have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2012. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the SX4 grew 18 cm longer and gained 74 kg.
What is the Suzuki SX4 warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the SX4 reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific SX4?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Suzuki
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Samurai | 1986–1996 | 8 | 25 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Suzuki Forsa | 1985–1988 | — | 39 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Suzuki Swift | 1989–2008 | 14 | 41 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Suzuki Vitara | 1999–2004 | 13 | 24 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Suzuki Sidekick | 1989–1998 | 13 | 25 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 1999–2026 | 56 | 22 mpg | 3.5/5 |
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