Sx4 Hatchback ... A Perfect Fabia Killer?

xingamazon · 6th September 2011, 11:48

Guys,

Touching upon a thread which is more than 2 years old. Since Maruti has mentioned that they will be launching 20 model and since this segment i.e. Small MUV is kind of heated up.

So how many of you think that there is a chance that the SX4 hatch back will be launched as part of the 20 models planned for next few years.

Note now that they have a diesel engine, it would make it a cool hatch all-round.
Please find the pictures in the first post, I had seen the hatch in China it is a looker for sure.

Your views?

goldsun · 15th January 2012, 07:11

With Maruti having showcased SX4 cross over at the Auto Expo 2012, Can we renew our hopes to see this one hit the Indian roads soon? Any one having inside information on this car can share it for the benefit of all .

burnt. · 15th January 2012, 11:17

Considering that the car is already 5+ years old, I don't see much chances of this being a success. Would probably result in most people complaining about Suzuki dumping old cars here.

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Aroy · 15th January 2012, 12:39

If they introduce it with 200mm GC and a 4x4 AWD, it will solve a lot of problems being addressed by a lot of small SUV being introduced here. Imagine the plight of the "Duster" or "Eco Sport" if SX4 4x4 hatch is in competition!

bala80 · 15th January 2012, 19:43

Actually instead of bring the new compact SUV etc, Maruti could have brought an AWD version of this, would have been perfect IMO. An 90 BHP VGT multijet could have done wonders to this.

vipul_singh · 26th May 2012, 17:55

I saw the SX4 hatch (badged 'SX4 Sport') at the Maruti dealer in Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon. Could not click pictures since I was in a tearing hurry. But just to make it clear, it was this car:

People were trying this vehicle on. Looks like this may be close to launch

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car_crazy1400 · 26th May 2012, 18:45

I really hope this gets launched in India, esp in Diesel, given the current fuel pricing. I mean I would be ready to book one in Diesel the day it launches sans the 4x4 version.

But I doubt that maruti will launch this, given the fact that the existing SX4 is not exactly setting the sales charts on fire despite its diesel engine & the fact that it looks old , getting quiet long in the tooth (IMHO).

Eddy · 26th May 2012, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipul_singh

I saw the SX4 hatch (badged 'SX4 Sport') at the Maruti dealer in Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon. Could not click pictures since I was in a tearing hurry. But just to make it clear, it was this car:

People were trying this vehicle on. Looks like this may be close to launch

That's very interesting. Which dealer was this ? If the hatch also comes in Diesel & CNG, like the SX4 does, it will definitely be a good potential buy.

StarrySky · 26th May 2012, 20:34

Swift ZDi already touches 7.7L OTR (Kerala) and is not cheap to buy. Above that Maruti already have Dzire and Ertiga which are doing extremely well in the market. I cannot see Maruti pricing SX4 hatch below Swift, so this is likely to be at least equal in price to the Dzire. At that price point (almost equal to i20) how many takers will SX4 hatch find? Maruti has perfected the art of crowding the lower hatch segment with choices - maybe they are trying to do the same here.

vipul_singh · 26th May 2012, 23:05

@eddy: I did not note the name of the dealer, but this is in Gurgaon Udyog Vihar Ph. 3, right next to Autopsyche. The car was painted metallic orange and wore "SX4 Sport" number plate at the rear. Looked much better than the SX4 sedan, IMO.

My first reaction was 'what on earth is a FIAT Sedici doing here!'. Quickly noticed that it was a Maruti showroom

sridhar-v · 27th May 2012, 08:35

Hope they launch it with AWD & an Auto gearbox. Would fit my requirements to a T. Otherwise it is 12 Lacks higher budget & that is a stretch.

BHPians @ Gurgaon - pls keep ur eyes peeled out for any test mules & can somebody confirm by a visit to this dealer?

PAVAN KADAM · 27th May 2012, 09:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by bala80

Actually instead of bring the new compact SUV etc, Maruti could have brought an AWD version of this, would have been perfect IMO. An 90 BHP VGT multijet could have done wonders to this.

What an IRONICAL CATASTROPHE it will be for FIAT, if Maruti manages to sell this car like hot cakes

A 100% FIAT SEDICI with only Suzuki Badges

http://www.automild.com/2010-fiat-se...specification/

Guna · 27th May 2012, 11:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

What an IRONICAL CATASTROPHE it will be for FIAT, if Maruti manages to sell this car like hot cakes

A 100% FIAT SEDICI with only Suzuki Badges

This was jointly developed by Fiat and Suzuki.

Nitrous Power · 27th May 2012, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

What an IRONICAL CATASTROPHE it will be for FIAT, if Maruti manages to sell this car like hot cakes

A 100% FIAT SEDICI with only Suzuki Badges

http://www.automild.com/2010-fiat-se...specification/

It was not just Fiat who developed this model. It was jointly developed by Suzuki and Fiat. The SX4 is based on same platform as well.

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xingamazon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,400 Thanked: 121 Times	Re: Sx4 Hatchback ... A Perfect Fabia Killer? Guys, Touching upon a thread which is more than 2 years old. Since Maruti has mentioned that they will be launching 20 model and since this segment i.e. Small MUV is kind of heated up. So how many of you think that there is a chance that the SX4 hatch back will be launched as part of the 20 models planned for next few years. Note now that they have a diesel engine, it would make it a cool hatch all-round. Please find the pictures in the first post, I had seen the hatch in China it is a looker for sure. Your views?
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vipul_singh BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BLR / Lucknow Posts: 595 Thanked: 833 Times View My Garage	Re: Sx4 Hatchback ... A Perfect Fabia Killer? I saw the SX4 hatch (badged 'SX4 Sport') at the Maruti dealer in Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon. Could not click pictures since I was in a tearing hurry. But just to make it clear, it was this car: People were trying this vehicle on. Looks like this may be close to launch
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car_crazy1400 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DL/UP16/PB10 Posts: 647 Thanked: 330 Times	Re: Sx4 Hatchback ... A Perfect Fabia Killer? I really hope this gets launched in India, esp in Diesel, given the current fuel pricing. I mean I would be ready to book one in Diesel the day it launches sans the 4x4 version. But I doubt that maruti will launch this, given the fact that the existing SX4 is not exactly setting the sales charts on fire despite its diesel engine & the fact that it looks old , getting quiet long in the tooth (IMHO).
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StarrySky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: EU - Nordic Posts: 2,052 Thanked: 3,043 Times	Re: Sx4 Hatchback ... A Perfect Fabia Killer? Swift ZDi already touches 7.7L OTR (Kerala) and is not cheap to buy. Above that Maruti already have Dzire and Ertiga which are doing extremely well in the market. I cannot see Maruti pricing SX4 hatch below Swift, so this is likely to be at least equal in price to the Dzire. At that price point (almost equal to i20) how many takers will SX4 hatch find? Maruti has perfected the art of crowding the lower hatch segment with choices - maybe they are trying to do the same here.
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vipul_singh BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BLR / Lucknow Posts: 595 Thanked: 833 Times View My Garage	Re: Sx4 Hatchback ... A Perfect Fabia Killer? @eddy: I did not note the name of the dealer, but this is in Gurgaon Udyog Vihar Ph. 3, right next to Autopsyche. The car was painted metallic orange and wore "SX4 Sport" number plate at the rear. Looked much better than the SX4 sedan, IMO. My first reaction was 'what on earth is a FIAT Sedici doing here!'. Quickly noticed that it was a Maruti showroom Last edited by vipul_singh : 26th May 2012 at 23:08.
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sridhar-v BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 851 Thanked: 1,674 Times	Re: Sx4 Hatchback ... A Perfect Fabia Killer? Hope they launch it with AWD & an Auto gearbox. Would fit my requirements to a T. Otherwise it is 12 Lacks higher budget & that is a stretch. BHPians @ Gurgaon - pls keep ur eyes peeled out for any test mules & can somebody confirm by a visit to this dealer?
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