2009 Suzuki SX4 Adds Standard Nav for Under $16,000

Suzuki’s compact SX4 was already a pretty value-oriented car. Now the company is upping the ante as it rolls out the new 2009s. Both the four-door SX4 Sport sedan and a newly available front-wheel-drive version of the hatchback will come with a touch-screen navigation unit as standard equipment. Final prices haven’t been announced, but the company says it will be under $16,000. The current Sport sedan starts at $14,770.

The navigation unit will come standard, but to get features like Bluetooth and real-time traffic, weather and gas prices, buyers will have to upgrade to a different trim package.

The other news we get from Suzuki is that the SX4 hatchback will now be available with front-wheel drive as an option, with all-wheel drive still considered standard. However, AWD almost always adds to the MSRP. For 2008, the AWD SX4 started at a low $15,270, making it the most affordable AWD car on the market. We’d guess the FWD crossover would be less.

2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport Expert Review (Cars.com)
2007 Suzuki SX4 AWD Crossover Expert Review (Cars.com)

Comments

[ziggy]

Nav systems will gradually become standard equipment on most automobiles. I didn't expect it to happen this soon. Thanks Suzuki.

[Mart]

I think this is great. The SX4 is a pretty decent car too, especially in hatchback form. This should hopefully make it a little more popular.

I know if i were in the market for a car (which I'm not as I'm a full time cycle commuter), this would be up there ahead of the Yaris or Accent and alongside the Fit. There aren't enough good looking 5 door hatchbacks out there...

[AladdinSane]

This is great!
I just hope Suzuki is able to improve its dealer network to start seriously competing with the likes of Toyota, Honda, etc.

I wish a sunroof was an option, at least with the AWD hatch. Suzuki, are you listening (hint...hint)? LOL!

Peace!<-AladdinSane--