Just as cute, but more elegant
The SX4 sedan shares the same cute-as-a-button face as the hatchback model, but its trunk gives it a classier, more mature look. The front bumper and fog light frames are slightly different between the two body styles, but otherwise, there isn't any other distinction right down to the B-pillar.

The body extensions and the 17-inch wheels give it a sporty look.

Dimensions-wise, the wheelbase of both models is identical, but the sedan is almost 15 inches (375 mm) longer, which is considerable. So, the car benefits from a trunk with a volume of 439 litres, the biggest of its segment and more than in the old Aerio.

Visually, the Sport model adds 17-inch alloys with 205/50R17 tires wrapped around them, a lower-body aero kit and fog lights. I really like the final result, and the SX4 Sport is a nice-looking car, in my opinion.

Nice cockpit fit and finish
Like in the SX4 hatchback, Suzuki created an interior with quality materials and a design that's very pleasing to the eye and to the touch. The wheel-mounted controls (standard in the Sport model) are as solid and straightforward as those in the Mazda3 and Mitsubishi Lancer.

The seats are comfortable, but they'd benefit from a little extra lateral support. A big advantage of the SX4 compared to its competition is the driving position; the seats are mounted high, so occupants get an upright and off-the-floor position. Obviously, entry and exit is great, thanks to that high roofline.

In back, we see the tight legroom space and immediately think that we'll be awkward back there, but it's an illusion; again, the high seat cushions mean back-seat occupants will sit with a straight posture and--surprise--our legs have all the space they need.

A negative aspect of the SX4 sedan is the rear seatback that doesn't fold down. That's bad for those who often carry long objects, and what's peculiar is while the sedan doesn't have this feature, the hatchback model does. Maybe Suzuki figures that people who need extra space will just naturally choose the SX4 hatchback anyway.

Even though it is equipped with 5 seatbelts, it will better suit four occupants.