Considerable amount of body roll was also perceptible at high speed turns. A smooth drive though it was, if you turn around and look at the pull the same engine has on a comparatively lighter car like the Swift, the SX4’s bulk sure makes the response of the engine seem slower. I suppose the reason for that comes from the compromise one has to make at the bottom end power to achieve a greater thrust at the top end.
The car’s cabin feels rich with fine beige leather upholstery and good fit and finish on the dash and around. Equipped with ABS/EBD, two airbags, 16” alloys, power steering and windows and a top-notch music system as standard features from the list of many more, the car has been priced at Rs 7.74 to Rs 8.62 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
With their luxury sedan all set to make a debut in the Indian market, Maruti Suzuki’s focus seems to have shifted from basic cars to more refined and comfortable ones, but without making any compromise on the economy front. Where some major international players have already created a niche in the market with their innovation and quality, an Indian workhorse like Maruti Suzuki will have to go an extra mile to earn back that glory. With the finesse that the company is showing with their latest offering, it certainly looks like a feasible task. The final verdict: men will be men.
1] The 1.3 litre DDiS performing duties in the SX4 diesel has been retuned to support the bulk of the car
2] A good car and a good weather, I got both en route the drive in Delhi
3] The ZDi badging differentiates the diesel mill from its petrol counterpart
4] A household name all these years, Maruti Suzuki has to go one step further from the competition to clinch their kingship in the segment
The sx4 diesel will certainly become the highway companion for many if it delivers good fuel economy
