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#70 of 138 Mileage not what I expected by Jbdescent Jan 04, 2009 (3:30 pm)
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! Replies to this message: perry99 (Jan 04, 2009 4:25 pm) squirtee (Jan 04, 2009 4:29 pm) gregg_vw (Jan 05, 2009 6:02 am)
#71 of 138 Re: Mileage not what I expected [Jbdescent] by perry99 Jan 04, 2009 (4:25 pm)
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.
#72 of 138 Re: Mileage not what I expected [Jbdescent] by squirtee Jan 04, 2009 (4:29 pm)
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!
#73 of 138 Re: Mileage not what I expected [Jbdescent] by gregg_vw Jan 05, 2009 (6:02 am)
Replying to: Jbdescent (Jan 04, 2009 3:30 pm) Winter overall mileage has dropped to about 27 from nearly 30. Temps have been unusually cold this year. Just drove 140 miles back to my city job and it was -0 F all the way. I have 7500 miles on it now.
#74 of 138 Edmunds adds one to the fleet by steve_ HOST Jan 19, 2009 (11:12 pm)
Suzuki has car nav/GPS figured out too - they went to Garmin. Smart.   2009 Suzuki SX4 Long-Term Test
#75 of 138 grill by arkainzeye Jun 22, 2009 (7:03 pm)
is there any aftermarket grills avail for the sx-4 CrossOver? I would like a grill withOut the SuperMan Logo on it..
#76 of 138 any new owner reports? by steve_ HOST Jul 03, 2009 (5:45 pm)
Can some owners weigh in with recent driving impressions? Gregg? Arkainzeye?   (Yeah, somewhat of a personal request - we're tire kicking and have a clunker to trade).   Can you find the 2WD flavor around? The range between fill-ups is a bother with the AWD version since it has the smaller gas tank I believe.   Thanks. Replies to this message: steve_ (Jul 03, 2009 7:52 pm)
#77 of 138 Re: any new owner reports? [steve_] by steve_ HOST Jul 03, 2009 (7:52 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jul 03, 2009 5:45 pm) Looks like I may have to go to Tampa to find a FWD flavor, after nosing around the Dealer Locator service here. Not many at all out West.
#78 of 138 to longtime users, is this a car you would recommend? by titanic2009 Jul 04, 2009 (12:09 pm)
I'm looking to buy a new car. I have been driving a Honda Civic for last 11 years but I want to change to something more sporty. I have my eyes on the SX4 (JLX) 4WD hatchback. My favorite in all the ones I have tried. But I am questioning the long term durability of this brand. Maintenance fees, rusting, mechanical problems, etc. I dont want a car that will last only a few years. I even think of giving it to my son in about 5 years. If you have been owning a Suzuki SX4 for a few years, I would like to know if you would recommend it to me. Replies to this message: steve_ (Jul 04, 2009 12:50 pm) stapletondoc (Jul 13, 2009 2:22 pm) perry99 (Jul 13, 2009 3:52 pm) gregg_vw (Jul 14, 2009 5:16 am)
#79 of 138 Re: to longtime users, is this a car you would recommend? [titanic2009] by steve_ HOST Jul 04, 2009 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: titanic2009 (Jul 04, 2009 12:09 pm) Good questions although I'm more concerned about the dealer network and getting warranty work done.   Any owners lurking out there? Please join in.

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