Suzuki SX4 iAWD Steep Glaze-Ice Hillclimb

[bkboy747]

damn i wish i had the awd version

[Deetroiter]

I'm curious to ask the OP, if at 35mph the awd-lock goes back to open-awd...what if your really only going about 10mph and the tires start spinning really fast like say in the snow or on ice, thus making the speedometer show faster than you really are going...does it disengage the awd-lock or does it somehow know your not really going that fast?

[rubicon4wheeler]

@Deetroiter the AWD computer takes over determining rear torque distribution at 36mph. With increased wheel speed comes increased wheel speed sensor input, so the computer works better at higher speeds; at low speeds with limited wheel speed input, the computer can't react as quickly so the manual LOCK mode works great for low-speed torque distribution. 36mph is fast enough that I have never had a problem with the AWD system's automatic switchover to AUTO mode.

[soldierx345]

I have a 2010 SX4 Sportback Touring, averages about 26 mpg. One of the only things I don't like about it is a lack of an accessible AUX jack.

[OStillerO]

aeg

[rootssixtysix]

I have a fully loaded 2009 SX4 Technology with automatic trans and iAWD. Bought it with 12,000 miles for $15,000. I get constant mid 30's mpg in AWD mode and can even make it to 40 mpg if conditions are right. I'd say it the best AWD car out there.

[rubicon4wheeler]

@TheKibdog that must be an awesome golf cart, since 3 off-road modified Cherokee's and a Grand Cherokee couldn't make it up this hill.

[fastnfurious29]

@rubicon4wheeler

Is There more to the Video. I Like to see the other vehicles tested. Just bought a 2011 Sx4 crossover premium.

[ethomps123]

The Zuke looks good! Does it have a lift? How much, what manufacturer?

Thanks!

[rubicon4wheeler]

@ethomps123 Yes it has the Rocky Road Outfitters 2 1/8 inch lift which can be bought for under $300. It's the best investment I made in the car - never had any problems, and absolutely no regrets. This is how the car should have come straight from the factory.

[tree25is]

wait how did you lift it? there all ready doin that huh?

[rubicon4wheeler]

@tree25is Rocky Road Outfitters makes a strut/coil spacer kit for the SX4

[joshblair100]

We had to do that one day with our SX4. But ours is 2wd.

[dresdennow]

One hell of a little beast. I can't wait for this winter, weatherman says its gonna be bad. But its gonna be so fun.

[rubicon4wheeler]

The tires are 215/70-R16 General Grabber AT2 all-terrain light truck tires.

After 1 year, I'm still in love with the lift and tires. I'm looking forward to more snow 4-wheeling this winter!

[bowen1966]

this is impressive i had no idea this little hatchback was so capable offroad. where was this shot it looks stunning?

[rubicon4wheeler]

This was near the top of Carson Pass on Hwy 88 in California.

[bowen1966]

that was a quick reply, thanks. nice place to live

[geeseapples]

@rubicon4wheeler Hey you've probably been asked this a thousand times already but how is the car in terms of fuel economy and body roll with the lift and tires? Nice vid btw.

[rubicon4wheeler]

@geeseapples I get 27-29mpg on highway trips, and about 24-25mpg in mixed driving. Body roll is not at all an issue because the car is still a lot lower and lighter than an SUV. I have no regrets whatsoever!

[hklf]

regular tires or snow tires?

[johnpgallenstein]

Not bad @ all! I have taken my SX4 in some pretty hairy situations and its came though for me!

[CorvZr1]

i cant wait to own one

[chief2001]

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