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The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday January 9, 2008 - 15 Suzuki SX4 sedan a surprisingly `uncompact' compact By Neil Moore OAKVILLE BEAVER In this job, I've had the opportunity to test some flashy cars. This makes for good reading, but doesn't reflect the reality of most Canadian car buyers. Truth is, most purchases are in the compact segment, which accounts for nearly one quarter of our car market. In 2007, Suzuki came forward with a solid entry in the SX4 hatchback. Content-rich and available with all wheel drive, this vehicle has been selling like hotcakes and is expected to do well in 2008. In the fall of `07, the hatch was joined by the SX4 sedan ­ tested here. This vehicle, which has already sold 750 units since October, so impressed the journalists at AJAC's (Automobile Journalists Association of Canada) Testfest event, they selected it as runner up in the "Best New Small Car" category ­ second to the German built Saturn Astra, and ahead of Subaru Impreza, Mitsubishi Lancer and the Ford Focus. The SX4 sedan is tall in architecture, yet its wedge shape, large wheel openings with flared fenders, and aggressive front fascia and grille give it a sporty appearance. It is a big improvement over its predecessor, the Aerio, which with its tall sides and small wheel arches, looked awkward. The SX4 sedan comes in only two flavours: base and sport. My tester, in Sport trim, was decked out in bodycoloured front and rear valances, side sill extensions and 17-inch alloy wheels. The effect was subtle ­ not over the top. All SX4s are powered by a competent 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC engine that delivers at 143 horsepower and 136 lb/ft of torque. That may not put SX4 right at the top of its segment, but it's still more powerful than such Continued on Page 16 The SX4's functional centre console offers large, circular controls flanked by aluminum coloured trim.Attractive red backlighting gives the instrument cluster and controls a modern, high-tech look Y OUNGS AUTOMOTIVE LTD. ' YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD AUTOMOTIVE CENTRE WINTER TIRE CLEAROUT EVENT!! Cars & Vans Ultra Grip Ice WINTER TIRES Dunlop Graspic DS2 WINTER TIRES * January Service Auto Glass 2003 Subaru Forrester Top of the line, all wheel drive. SPECIALS SALE GLASS CHIP REPAIRS $ $ 80 $ 80 * SAVE ON ELECTRICAL, DIAGNOSTIC ENGINE, LIGHTS, TIMING BELT, RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM, EXHAUST, SHOCKS AND SUSPENSION PENSION 17,990 FREE? (with Insurance) 2001 Toyota Sienna XLE V6, 7 pass. van, top of the line, leather. Performance Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance & Eagle Ultra Grip WINTER TIRES $ Dunlop Sport 3D WINTER TIRES TUNE-UPS FROM * BRAKE SPECIAL PER WHEEL AUTO GLASS & WINDSHIELD SALE Insurance Claims or Excellent straight purchase pricing includes Youngs' exclusive no leak warranty. 15,990 2004 Lexus RX330 Top of the line, luxury. $ 120 * $ 120 $ 4995 $5995 $ Pick-Ups & SUVs Goodyear Ultra Grip SUV WINTER TIRES (plus parts) (parts extra) Some models extra Some models extra. Excellent quality windshields, side glass and back glass for cars, trucks & vans. Insurance claims... processed here... 31,990 2005 Mustang Convertible $ Dunlop GrandTrek SJ6 WINTER TIRES FALL & WINTER SAFETY 72 POINT INSPECTION INSPECTION Includes Oil & Filter Yes, we can absorb deductibles on many vans. 20,990 13,990 16,990 18,990 14,990 6,990 6,990 $ 120 * $ 120 * $ 6990 Some models extra. $ Repairs extra. 3990 GLASS HOT LINE 905-467-2076 UNIGLASS PLUS 2004 Corolla S - auto trans. ........... 2004 Altima SE - V6..................... 2003 Odyssey Van - fully loaded ..... 2003 Ford Escape - 4x4, leather ..... 2001 Olds Alero - low kms ............. 1999 Dodge Durango - 4x4 as is .... $ $ $ $ $ $ PROTECT YOUR CAR WITH LUBRICO WARRANTY We Ser vice All Major Fleet Accounts ON GOOD YEAR TIRES On the Spot Bank Financing O.A.C. WITH TIRE PURCHASE $1000 OFF ALIGNMENT FREE LOCAL SHUTTLE · OPEN SATURDAYS 297 Speers Rd., Oakville (N.E. corner of Dorval & Speers) 905-827-7477