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Re: Real Crossover MPG [wads1]
by squirtee
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Nov 09, 2008 (8:14 pm)
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Replying to: wads1 (Nov 09, 2008 1:28 pm)
Just yesterday I took a rare short trip (156 miles round) in my 2008 SX4 crossover, and since I just phoned in my statistics-haha- to my husband, he figures 33-34mpg. These were all interstate miles and I used the cruise control ALOT (set at 70mph). I mainly use my great little car for back & forth to work (only 2 miles each way), so needless to say it doesn't have many miles on it. I purchased this car exactly a year ago on Halloween and never have regretted it. I didn't get to use the AWD last winter here in Western PA, but one of my co-workers did frequently and never had any problems out on snow covered country roads.. ( I convinced her to buy a SX4 a few months after I bought mine) FYI- she also gets 32-33mpg highway too. I'd go for the suzuki- you can't beat the warranty either! 
Hope that helps you!
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- #64 of 138
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Re: Real Crossover MPG [wads1]
by gregg_vw
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Nov 10, 2008 (6:02 am)
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Replying to: wads1 (Nov 09, 2008 1:28 pm)
My 2008 Crossover AWD Touring 2 MT consistently does better than the 2008 (low) EPA estimates. Look at the 2007 estimates for a better picture. Overall, I have averaged 29-30 mpg figuring from day one, and the mileage has improved a bit with a few thousand miles under its belt. The 2008/9 MT is geared better for highway mileage than the 2007 was, but in the real world, the MT does better than the 4 speed automatic, despite what the EPA says. You cannot find better mpg on an AWD vehicle. If you don't want or need AWD, then you may want to look at something else.
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Re: Real Crossover MPG [gregg_vw]
by highmiler650
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Dec 03, 2008 (7:44 am)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Nov 10, 2008 6:02 am)
With a 2009 with AT and AWD, I have averaged 33.6 MPG this week on my daily commute of 80 miles, 50% city and 50% highway. Considering the low temps I think this mpg is outstanding!
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Re: Real Crossover MPG [highmiler650]
by gregg_vw
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Dec 03, 2008 (9:15 am)
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Replying to: highmiler650 (Dec 03, 2008 7:44 am)
That is excellent mpg for AWD.
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- #67 of 138
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Nice little car
by djs069
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Dec 15, 2008 (11:07 am)
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I like the SX4 crossover in general.
I have the 08, but wish it was the 09 now.
I do not like the HUGE blind spots from the A pillar. Someday I will rear end some one on a left turn.
Storage sucks. There are no "extra spaces". I had an Esteem Wagon and loved all the extra little holes.
While the rear seats fold, removable would have been much better.
Lack of arm rests and the 10 gallon tank are my last peeves.
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Re: Nice little car [djs069]
by perry99
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Dec 15, 2008 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: djs069 (Dec 15, 2008 11:07 am)
I agree the A pillar is large, but I don't worry about rear-ending cars. Even as wide as the pillar is, it doesn't block out whole cars. I just worry about hitting pedestrians crossing the street (I've almost done that once or twice). But knowing the spot is there, I'm just more careful when I turn.
And, yes, not much storage. I got the arm rest with storage cubby, and am very glad that I did. The rear seats can be removed rather easily with wrench if you really want to do that.
But, as many have pointed out, in a car at this price point, there are always going to be trade-offs. I'd rather have the 4WD and ESC than more cubby holes.
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Re: Nice little car [djs069]
by gregg_vw
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Dec 15, 2008 (11:34 am)
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Replying to: djs069 (Dec 15, 2008 11:07 am)
I don't get the "huge" blind spot some other people perceive. For me, the front pillar is no thicker than on most other cars. And it is thinner than some. Having an extra window and one extra pillar closer to the driver may be different, but I can't see that it is a bigger blind spot than most A pillars these days. So no complaint there. Wish the gas tank was bigger and that the door and steering wheel controls were lit at night. Also wish it was quieter at highway speeds. Still, it is one of the very best buys out there.
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Mileage not what I expected
by Jbdescent
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Jan 04, 2009 (3:30 pm)
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I bought an AWD 2008 Suzuki SX4 wagon last July. Both the salespeople and the service folks assured me that it would be making 28-30 mpg after the engine broke in. Now I've got 6100 miles on it and I'm still only getting 21-25 mpg. BTW, this is from my calculations, NOT from the Instant Mileage/Average Mileage indicator on the dash. I really don't drive like Mario Andretti and I cannot figure out why it's not making better mileage for a 4 cylinder car. Can anyone tell me when their engine broke in and what their mileage calculations are (again, not from the dash indicators)? Thanks very much!
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Re: Mileage not what I expected [Jbdescent]
by perry99
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Jan 04, 2009 (4:25 pm)
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Replying to: Jbdescent (Jan 04, 2009 3:30 pm)
The only time I've gotten in the 28-30 range was when my entire travel for a tank of gas was all highway and flat. The SX4 seems to use a lot of gas when it confronts hills, which is pretty much all the time for me in Seattle. My SX4 has 7,400 miles and I always calculate my mileage myself. Even with a mix of highway and city, I usually only get around 25-26mpg. I get about the same 21-25mpg you mentioned with mostly city driving. The best mileage I've gotten was 32mpg on mostly flat and all in the 50-60mph speed range, which seems to be the sweet spot speed-wise for this car. If you regularly go 70mpg+, you mileage will not be as good, but that goes for most any car.
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Re: Mileage not what I expected [Jbdescent]
by squirtee
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Jan 04, 2009 (4:29 pm)
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Replying to: Jbdescent (Jan 04, 2009 3:30 pm)
I purchased mine Halloween '07 and have that many miles-I don't go too many places!!! I did however go on a 300+ mile trip two weeks after I bought it and got 29mpg. Since I take the rare trip (averaging 300+ miles total) and have gotten better and am now up to 31mpg. These are highway miles of course. Around town is around 23-25. I am still very happy with this great little car and while I was thinking of trading it for something alittle bigger (Grand Vitara or even the new Equator truck) I have decided against that silly notion! I have found out in the three years since this car was created, it has not had a single recall. (try saying that about a chevy, ford or jeep). Anyway, if you don't take it on the occasional road trip, maybe you should- my little "suzu" seems to like those three hour tours! 
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