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    • 2011 Suzuki SX4  RealSafeCars67Safety Rating

    #56 of 2011 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

    #121 of all 2011 vehicles


    The SX4, a mainstay of Suzuki's lineup since 2007, is a small sedan/hatchback with seating up to 5. The Suzuki SX4 has some real zest, surpassing typical horsepower for its class. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it handles mud, snow, and sand with ease. Suzuki offers a .-year, -mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.

    The 2011 Suzuki SX4 is somewhat unsafe compared to all vehicles.

    Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2011 Suzuki SX4 has a score of 67, implying a 0.059% chance of driver death (5.3% chance of injury).

    We estimate that the 2011 Suzuki SX4 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.059% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 6.7378%, meaning the average driver has a 0.059% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 6.7378% chance of being injured.

    Compared to the average vehicle, the 2011 Suzuki SX4 is 27% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2011 Suzuki SX4 is 17% more likely to result in a fatal accident.

    But it is about as safe as many comparable models.

    8320Chevrolet AveoKia RioJeep PatriotNissan CubeMitsubishi LancerKia SoulMazda 2Suzuki SX4Toyota Scion xDToyota Scion xBMazda 3Honda FitComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2011 Suzuki SX4 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 20 to 83. The 2011 Suzuki SX4 is safer than the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, the 2011 Kia Rio, the 2011 Jeep Patriot, the 2011 Nissan Cube, and the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. It is about as safe as the 2011 Toyota Scion xB, the 2011 Toyota Scion xD, and the 2011 Mazda 2.

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