Suzuki SX4t Testing the tuner waters

摘要

Transforming the SX4 from an econobox to a brazen road racer wasn't much of a stretch for Suzuki. After all, a highly modified SX4 competes in the World Rally Championship. But this vehicle wasn't built for a WRC forest stage. The SX{sub}4t concept simply illustrates what buyers could expect should Suzuki officially offer a high-performance version of its subcompact. Partnering with Road Race Motorsports (RRM) for the SX{sub}4t project, Suzuki gave its thrifty crossover an intercooled turbocharger, stiffer springs, seventeen-inch wheels, performance brakes, a carbon-fiber hood, a billet-aluminum shift knob and pedals, bolstered seats, and a steering wheel from the Euro-market Suzuki Swift. To accentuate the newfound performance, Suzuki also added an aftermarket exhaust, painted the greenhouse black, and tossed out the regular SX{sub}4's factory body cladding and roof rack.