2009 Suzuki SX4 Facelift Spied Undisguised

The same folks over at the Sedici community that brought us the first shots of the facelifted Fiat Sedici, now bring us photos of the subcompact crossover's Japanese twin, the 2009 Suzuki SX4. More of an (extremely) subtle makeover than a true facelift, the 2009 SX4's nose gets a revised bumper with a restyled center air grille and concave surfaces above the fog lights. Other than that, Suzuki has also revised the protective aluminum plate on the rear bumper. Given that the 2009 Sedici features a few mild changes in the interior, we gather that the SX4's cabin will also be upgraded. Like the Fiat Sedici, the 2009 SX4 will make its market debut in 2009.

Via: FiatSedici.forumcommunity

2009 Fiat Sedici Crossover Facelift Scooped

A member of an Italian Fiat Sedici enthusiast forum has scooped the facelifted version of Fiat's soft-roader ahead of the car's official debut at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show in March, 2009. The Sedici is the twin brother of the Suzuki SX4 and it is offered in front-wheel and all-wheel drive layouts. The subtly restyled Sedici features a new front grille inspired from Fiat's latest models like the Bravo and Grande Punto as well as a redesigned front bumper. Interior revisions include the restyled instrument panel and the new air-condition controls.

Sources state that apart from the cosmetic enhancements, the Sedici will also benefit from mechanical updates that will include the introduction of new diesel and petrol engines.

Via: Autoblog.it , Source: Fiatsedici.forumcommunity.net

Fiat UK Launches Front-Wheel-Drive Sedici Crossover

A front-wheel drive version of Fiat’s Sedici compact crossover model has just gone on sale in the UK. The Fiat Sedici 4x2, which is virtually the same car as the Suzuki SX4, is priced in the UK from £9,999 OTR and is offered with the same 107 HP 1.6-liter gasoline engine as the 4x4 version. The only visible difference between the 4x4 and 4x2 vehicles is the absence of the drivetrain switch button on the central console next to the handbrake. -Continued

Only available in the Dynamic trim, the Sedici 4x2’s standard equipment includes four airbags, electric front windows and door mirrors, remote central locking, ABS, air conditioning and front fog lights while the first 120 cars in the UK will also feature an introductory offer of free extra equipment worth £875. The equipment includes: free metallic paint (Hard Rock Black), free dark tinted rear windows and free 16-inch alloy wheels.