Suzuki SX4
2007-13 modelsMODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Suzuki SX4 sedan was introduced in the 2008 model year. The frontal offset crash test ratings also apply to the station wagon (5-door) versions of the SX4, which were introduced in the 2007 model year.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head leaned partway out the open side window and hit the top and rear portions of the window frame.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head accelerations from the window frame hits were low.
Left to right:
- Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
- The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
- Action shot taken during rebound shows the dummy's head leaning partway out the open side window.
- Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Rear seat-mounted torso airbags (beginning with 2011 models)
- Electronic stability control (standard on 2012-13 models, optional on 2007-11 models)
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2008 Suzuki SX4 4-door
- Class: Small car
- Weight: 2,831 lbs.
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 98 in.
- Length: 178 in.
- Width: 68 in.
- Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 23 mpg city | 31 mpg highway
