Maruti SX4 AT : 2000 KMs initial ownership report

Zero Cool · 27th February 2010, 08:13

I was initially looking at a Corolla or a Civic as my potential next car but after your review im now getting confused about buying an SX4 AT

just for the sheer driving comfort. I mean its fully loaded, spacious, easy on the pocket.

vivprasad · 27th February 2010, 09:31

Many congratulations on an excellent buy, and a second round of congratulations on your FE. I have the VVT MT and it hovers around 10.5, the best I got was 11.3 with about 40% highway driving, and 10.2 in 100% city driving, both tested by the full fuel tank method. The sun-roof is an excellent idea, looks great and true, the feel of the fresh air blowing in must be exciting. Your list of accessories/add-ons is also very impressive.

devendradesh · 1st March 2010, 11:57

Great Zero Cool. I will be happy to provide more insights.

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Originally Posted by Zero Cool

I was initially looking at a Corolla or a Civic as my potential next car but after your review im now getting confused about buying an SX4 AT

just for the sheer driving comfort. I mean its fully loaded, spacious, easy on the pocket.

Thanks vivprasad.

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Originally Posted by vivprasad

Many congratulations on an excellent buy, and a second round of congratulations on your FE. I have the VVT MT and it hovers around 10.5, the best I got was 11.3 with about 40% highway driving, and 10.2 in 100% city driving, both tested by the full fuel tank method. The sun-roof is an excellent idea, looks great and true, the feel of the fresh air blowing in must be exciting. Your list of accessories/add-ons is also very impressive.

Zero Cool · 1st March 2010, 12:42

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Originally Posted by devendradesh

Great Zero Cool. I will be happy to provide more insights.

Can you please post some interior pics of your car. Also how would you rate the plastics quality compared to say Honda City.

B103 · 1st March 2010, 14:21

Dev, Did you feel at any time on a long drive that sx4 has a more than acceptable body roll ? Are long drives a pleasure for you ?

devendradesh · 8th March 2010, 12:16

Yes..Same return Pune- Mumbai 330 KMS. No fatigue at all, smooth drive..

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Originally Posted by B103

Dev, Did you feel at any time on a long drive that sx4 has a more than acceptable body roll ? Are long drives a pleasure for you ?

vigneshg · 31st May 2010, 15:42

Hi Dev,
I am getting my SX4 AT in a week or so.
I never knew the difference between D & D3 in the SX4.
Can you please explain? Which one is the position the lever should be in such that the car goes all the way to the 4th gear? D or D3?

By the way, 12kmpl is a good mileage.

I too will post my mileage figures after getting the car.
Thanks

Regards,
Vignesh G

GTO · 1st June 2010, 14:20

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Originally Posted by vigneshg

I never knew the difference between D & D3 in the SX4.

When you engage D3, the transmission will NOT shift to 4th. That is, the highest gear it will use is 3rd.

Under normal driving conditions, regular D mode is perfect. When coming down a ghat, you may want to use D3 (for engine braking).

27th February 2010, 08:13	#61
Zero Cool BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 202 Thanked: 6 Times	I was initially looking at a Corolla or a Civic as my potential next car but after your review im now getting confused about buying an SX4 AT just for the sheer driving comfort. I mean its fully loaded, spacious, easy on the pocket.
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27th February 2010, 09:31	#62
vivprasad BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 154 Thanked: 114 Times	Many congratulations on an excellent buy, and a second round of congratulations on your FE. I have the VVT MT and it hovers around 10.5, the best I got was 11.3 with about 40% highway driving, and 10.2 in 100% city driving, both tested by the full fuel tank method. The sun-roof is an excellent idea, looks great and true, the feel of the fresh air blowing in must be exciting. Your list of accessories/add-ons is also very impressive.
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1st March 2010, 14:21	#65
B103 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 429 Thanked: 311 Times	Body roll on SX4 Dev, Did you feel at any time on a long drive that sx4 has a more than acceptable body roll ? Are long drives a pleasure for you ?
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31st May 2010, 15:42	#67
vigneshg BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berlin Posts: 32 Thanked: 119 Times View My Garage	Difference btw D & D3 in SX4 Hi Dev, I am getting my SX4 AT in a week or so. I never knew the difference between D & D3 in the SX4. Can you please explain? Which one is the position the lever should be in such that the car goes all the way to the 4th gear? D or D3? By the way, 12kmpl is a good mileage. I too will post my mileage figures after getting the car. Thanks Regards, Vignesh G
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