Suzuki's New SX4 Takes on Sportage Et Al

The new compact Suzuki SUV headed for these shores will be dubbed the SX4, the Japanese automaker announced on Wednesday. In a brief release, Suzuki confirmed that the new global ute will be adapted to be sold in the U.S. alongside Suzuki's existing Grand Vitara. The new ute will offer a five-door body style with all-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, as well as a choice of either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. While European versions of the vehicle will be built in Eastern Europe, the U.S. version likely will be built in Asia. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 98.4 inches and an overall length of 162.8 inches. The 2007 model-year vehicle will be shown in Geneva and at the New York Auto Show next April.
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