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2012 Suzuki SX4
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2012 Suzuki SX4

The SX4 comes as a small hatchback with SUV-like styling or a tall little four-door sedan. It's a much nicer car than the Aerio it replaced. All-wheel drive is standard on the hatchback; the sedan is only front-wheel drive. The all-wheel-drive system has three settings: front-wheel drive for supposedly better fuel economy; auto; and lock for better traction on slippery surfaces. The SX4 has easy cabin access and good visibility. It seats five, with modest cargo space behind the folding rear seats. The 2.0-liter, 143-hp, four-cylinder engine drones on the highway and delivers slow acceleration. Handling is fairly nimble, but the ride is stiff. For the first few years, electronic stability control was available only with the well-equipped Touring package. The Suzuki brand was discontinued after the 2013 model year.

Market value
$3,100
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2012
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door hatchback
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2007

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,100
Retail value range
$2,725 - $3,675
Original MSRP range
$13,849 - $19,799
Trade-in range
$550 - $1,250

Ratings

Road test score
66/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
23 MPG
EPA highway
29 MPG
EPA combined
25 MPG
Tested city
18 MPG
Tested highway
35 MPG
Tested overall
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,500
Cruising range
345 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
4.1 sec
0-60 mph
9.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
137 ft
Avoidance speed
50.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
177 in
Width
68 in
Height
61 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Weight
2,825 lb
Maximum load
850 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5 in
Front leg room
41 in
Rear head room
2.5 in
Rear leg room
26 in
Luggage
4+1+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Suzuki

Known for offering small cars and SUVs in the 1980s and ‘90s, American Suzuki Motor Corp. eventually expanded its product line. Its final lineup was a mix of unique designs and products that were developed with other automakers. The Suzuki Forenza was based on a design shared with Daewoo and General Motors, and the Equator pickup truck was almost identical to the Nissan Frontier. The Grand Vitara midsized SUV was Suzuki’s own design, as were the last Suzuki cars sold in the U.S., the 2013 Kizashi sedan and SX4 hatchback. Suzuki motorcycles, ATVs, and marine products are still sold in the U.S., and Suzuki cars and SUVs are still available in other countries. Any used Suzuki cars still on the road will likely not have the latest safety and convenience features.

Vehicle ID: 6040 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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