₹ 7.47 Lakh Onwards
Maruti's Best Bet Yet...The Maruti Suzuki SX4 Petrol 2011
1. Interior quality is good. A big step ahead from Maruti. 2. Ground clearance is high , i.e. 170mm. So you can slam your cars on the speed breakers without damaging the base. 3. Driving positioning is comfortable (since you can adjust the steering wheel as well as the seats).
What Can Improve1. For car with a wheel base of 2500mm and length of nearly 4450mm , interior space is very less. That must be paid attention to in future models. 2. Rear seats are not comfortable and the arm rest is way too big, not being comfortable enough for 3 passengers to fit in. The arm rest must be made small so that the small seats can accomodate people properly providing them enough comfort. 3. One can actually hear the engine and valve noise inside the cabin which was not there to be found in Honda City and also Volkswagon Vento if taken into consideration for being in the same segment. Some kind of sound insulation technology should be implemented to keep outdoor noise strictly outdoors. 4. Fuel efficiency will not be very good because it weighs about 1200 kgs. 5. The 2-Din factory default Nippon Audio System doesn't have a bluetooth module as compared to Hyundai's hatchbacks which have the same in a much lesser variant. So a better audio system must be implemented in the car alongwith bluetooth and ipod connectivity facilities. Having just an AUX-IN facility is just too old. 6. Has no rear vents compared to Honda City's variants. This is a must for now-a-day cars in the same segment as SX4s.
The Final Verdict If it’s value you are looking for, then it’s the SX4 that is the car to beat. It’s got the best equipment levels and comes with Maruti’s low cost of ownership promise. It is pretty good to drive too and the huge ground clearance gives it a unique advantage. I've been using it since 3 years and believe me, I'm quite satisfied with it till now.