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THE smart fortwo has much tougher citycar competition to face in second generation. guise, but.it still has- its place for custom­ ers who only need two seats and want minus­ cule running costs in a ’ tiny, fashionable pack­


age. The second generation


. would need to be an en­ thusiast of the marque to • really notice it. The front and rear


fortwo has been improved in reeent times, but you


aprons, side skirts and fill­ er cap are now finished in body colour as standard, there are some smarter alloy wheel designs and some brighter colours - and that is about it.. Inside, if you owned


the fortwo’s passenger seat is mounted 15cm ftir- ther back than that of the


an early MK2 model, you ■ might notice that this one has a smarter upper dash­ board design and appreci­ ate the harmonious styling of the full fabric-covered ; instrument panel, which houses restyled dials. Oth­ erwise, it is as before. Somewhat unusually,


By JONATHAN CROUCH


■' car.


driver, so that^shoulder room can be maximised, something further helped. by the 4.3cm increase in width allowing for an ad­ ditional-3cm of elbow room compared to the old :


Luggage space is still ■ ■ ■


: tiny, of course ,but the in- - crease from 150 to 220 li­ tres over the MKl model is more than you get in a . MINI without folding the seats. In theory, there is up to' 340 litres if you stack right. . up to the roof.


. The two-piece tailgate, with its separately-open- ■ ing glass window is wide- • opening and the bottom part is strong enough for you to sit on it during, say, ^ carboot sales. As ever, there is a body-


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style choice of either a hard-topped coupe or the cheel^ cabriolet with its electrically-retracting fabric roof and remov­ able roof bars. Both have grown a bit - to all of 2,695mm long - thanks to the need for more cabin


. as the demands offreshKv pedestrian crash legisla-. tion. The complete fortwo ,'


- and luggage space as well. JUZUKI’S: SX4 has-


range starts .with the • econobasic 61bhp model,


■ 71bhp power unit or, bet- ter still, the turbocharged. 84bhpengine. Lower-order fortwo '•


. but it really is worth find­ ing £300 more to get the


petrol buyers get the ■ clever micro hybrid drive system fitted as standard,': with its start/stop system ■ cutting fuel costs. • The introduction of


' generation fortwo models: has made a big difference to fuel consumption, with; improvements of nearly 30% around town where the system’s start/stop function disables the en­ gine at traffic lights or in urban queues.' Further recent tweaks


mhd (micro hybrid drive) in more recent second


have now meant that the popular 71bhp mi- ero hybrid drive petrol unit fitted with softip transmission now emits just 97g/km CO2 - an im­ provement of 6g/km - and manages over 65mpg on the combined cycle.


blvvays been one of the npst affordable ways to ^et a road-going vehicle ’


tivith 4x4 overtones. But;, pt has not been noticed;: by customers.in the;'


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: This development means the most popular petrol and diesel engines in the smart range now fall below lOOg/km CO2. The emissions of the top Xclusive version are also lowered to 119g/km. : The whole smart range


now emits less than 120g/ km CO2, which makes all


sel, of course, when it comes to running costs. and the edi manages an


models exempt from the cost of the annual road, fund licence for at least the first year from regis­ tration. ■You cannot beat a die­


, astonishing 85.6mpg on the combined cycle, whilst :


panels help with cheap in­ surance groups which for mainstream models vary between 2-3, while residu­ al values are amongst the best in class. ■ Assuming you agree that life should be fun as


outputting just 86g/km of CO2. Clip-on, clip-off plastic


well as cost-effective. And assuming that you really don’t need more than two seats and minimal lug­ gage space, this smart still has what it takes to put a smile on your face. And in today’s often


dismal world, that makes it a car worth having around.


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Rvay that the importers Itvould have liked, r • ■ ; The special edition SZ- . model we look at here,


with its trendy gunmetal- coloured roofrails,' grille, ; wheels and skidplatcs,' aims to change things a' , little.


For a car a shade over - ; four metres long and ^ weighing another- shade : over one tonne, the SX4 is not short on horsepower in entry-level form. : . The 1.6-litre petrol unit. used in this SZ-L model ; has a meaty 118bhp with 156Nm of torque. De-' spite being the cheapest,''^ this petrol version is also'*' the fastest SX4 with a re-'' spectable 0-60mph sprint'" of 10.7s and a 115mph top speed. Suzuki has in recent :


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times upgraded this en­ gine by adding a different cylinder head and block.


By JONATHAN CROUCH


FACTS AT A GLANCE


CAR: Suzuki SX4 SZ-L


PRICE: £13,145 - on the road


INSURANCE GROUP: 6 C02 EMISSIONS: 165g/ km


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PERFORMANCE: 0- 60mph 10.7s/Max Speed 112mph


FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 41.5mpq STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Drivers passenger airbags, ABS with EBD WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE: (length/ width/height) 4 1 S 0 /1 7 5 V l6 0 5m m


increased valve lift and a variable intake system which will not mean much to the man in the street, but equates to lively and flexible performance out on the road. As for the looks of this


SZ-L model, well gun-


' skid plates. :, For the interior a new style Alcantara trim in ­


metal is the theme here. It is a hue used on the roof rails, front grille, alloy wheels and front and rear


flight grey is included, plus a three-spoke leather steering wheel with Gun-' metal stitch detailing and six disc in-dash CD changer.


Otherwise, it is all


standard SX4, looking compact and well-propor­


tioned with the 4x4 design elements adding extra in­ terest.


Suzuki’s simple, unclut-' tered cabin design theme and in many ways it is a refreshing change from the chintzy finishes and gimmicky design features piled into some of its ri­ vals. It could also be con­ strued as slightly dull. The controls arc ex­ tremely easy to use, with large, clearly marked dials and buttons. A re­ cently redesigned control console for the air-condi­ tioning system and a neat


Inside, the car'follows


amount of storage space for larger items, but pas­ senger accommodation is good with room for four adults, even when those in the front arc on the tall side. . Tlie 270-litre boot is not


huge, but its deep shape is handy for loading and un­ loading. Folding the 60:40


instrument cluster with a digital display at its heart add a touch'of class. There is not a huge


SZ4 grade and is available in two wheel drive format with 120PS 1.6-litre petrol engine and manual trans­ mission only.


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(about £750 more than the version on which it’s based), includes metallic paint and is available in two colours, Silky Silver Pearl and Cosmic Black.


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Coupe Cab 1.6 Auto in silver, a/con, alloys, elec roof . . . . . . . . . .£8,799


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Choice of 1.2 or 1.4 POP. Choice of colours available . FROM £6999


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......... ....Was £14,999 ................Now £13,999


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leather, air con. Choice


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218 Bhp in silver, alloys, climate, roof bars


...............................£9,999 06 06 SEAT LEON 2.0


TDi, 5dr, DSG Stylance in black, full service


history .......Was £8,495 ............ .........Now £7,499


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COLT 1.3 C22, 5dr.Last 1 in silver. Met paint,


control


alloys, a/con, MP3 radio Cd, sport seats, cruise ..£5,499


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Shape in black, 1.owner, alloys, a/con:’.£7,499


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split back seats gives a 625-litre capacity. SZ-L is based on the


economy is 41.5mpg with CO’ emissions pegged at


can expect to find remote central locking, air-con­ ditioning, a CD stereo, electric windows and a trip computer all present and correct. It makes this model’s asking price look good value and competi­ tive against the ordinary superminis that Suzuki’s crossover is targeting. Combined cycle fuel


As with all SX4s, buyers


165g/km. It is certainly no gas-guzzler. Insurance is group 6 and you can


' expect to get the usual three-year or 60,000 mile warranty. Suzuki residual values are competitive with other mainstream brands. Overall, as a less ob­


vious, more interesting alternative to the entry- level supermini you were considering, it might make sense..


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