It’s been a long time since Suzuki fielded a small car worth considering, but with the debut of the 2007 SX4, it appears that the small Japanese automaker finally has a winner. Because it’s available with all-wheel drive, this car should prove particularly popular in the Snowbelt. Equipped with a 2.0-liter inline four making 143 horsepower and 136 lb.-ft. torque, the 2007 Suzuki SX4 should prove sprightly, if not quick, given curb weights averaging between 2,650 and 2,850 pounds. Buyers can select between a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission directing power to the front or to all four wheels. The Suzuki SX4 2WD gets 26 mpg in city while 4WD versions gets 24 mpg in town regardless of transmission choice, but note that highway fuel economy is better with the automatic: the 2WD gets 31/33 mpg manual/automatic while the 4WD gets 29/30 manual/automatic.