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Pricing

When it arrives at dealers in October, the SX4 Sport base model will list for $15,395, including the $625 destination charge. Those wanting the mid-level Sport with convenience package are looking at $15,895, including destination. For the buyer who wants all the factory options, touring package will set him or her back $16,895, including $625 destination charge. The automatic transmission is available on any model for $1,100.

Outside

Suzuki takes its SX4 Crossover and turns it into a sedan, so the front halves of the two models are pretty much identical. The flared wheel arches, the front quarter windows and the shape of the nose are retained from the Crossover. The sport gets a larger front mouth opening with egg-crate grill and runs on 17-inch wheels instead of 16s. Overall, the styling is different enough to stand out from other cars in the segment, but not so different to be awkward. The sedan’s greenhouse is well-proportioned and meets the trunk at the end of a rising beltline.

Inside

With the exception of the Crossover’s fold-down rear seats, the Sport appears to pick up just about everything from its all-wheel-drive sibling. A reinforcement bar in the rear precludes the rear seats from folding forward. Visibility is very good because of the ample size of the windows and the higher “Command” seating position.