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16 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday January 9, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Suzuki SX4 sedan · Fully Certified · E-tested · Winterized Continued from Page 15 '06 Mazda 6 GT Auto navigation, low kms, fully loaded, balance of factory warranty. Stk.# U5453. $ 99 down '06 Elantra GT Black on black, only 14,000 kms, one owner, loaded, to many options to list, balance of factory warranty. Stk.# U5440 $ 99 down '06 Honda Civic EX Coupe Auto, ps, pb, p/sunroof, fully equipped, balance of factory warranty. Stk.# U5454. $ 99 down '03 Odyssey EX Silver with Dove Grey interior, fully loaded, p. sliding door, Quad seats. Stk.# U5442. $ 99 down '01 Accent 3 door, Red, auto, A/C, fully certified, winterized & E:Tested, showroom condition. Stk.# U5356. $ 99 down '03 Altima 4 door, loaded, pw, p.locks, 2 to choose. Special purchase priced to sell, call & save. Stk.# U5453. $ 99 down favourites as Civic and Corolla. You can get the SX4 with either a fourspeed automatic or five-speed manual transmission, as tested. All wheel drive, which is available on the hatch, is not an option on the sedan. I drove an AWD hatchback last year and was impressed with how well it handled our snowy roads. Still, the new FWD sedan was no slouch during a recent winter blast and with a decent set of winter tires and prudent driving, I likely fared better than those relying only on an SUV and their bravado. Fuel economy is another high point with all SX4 models. In sport trim, the sedan uses a touch more fuel than the base model, but with manual transmission it is rated at a thrifty 9.5/6.8L/100 km (30/42 mpg) city/hwy and with automatic at 9.2/6.7L/100 km (31/42 mpg) city/highway. Acceleration is reasonably snappy with the manual, and thanks to a chassis that was fine-tuned in Europe, the ride is stable, handling is responsive and there's a minimum of body roll in the corners. The car feels solid, attesting to its rigidity, and you notice minimal road noise in the cabin ­ even at highway speeds. Stopping power is good with the SX4's standard anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist and electronic brake-force distribution. Four-wheel discs are available on the Sport model. Also standard are driver and front passenger airbags; driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags; and side curtain airbags. Getting in and out of this vehicle is easy, with its wide door openings and high seating. In front, you enjoy a commanding view of the road with plenty of headroom. Although tall in architecture, the SX4 sedan's wedge shape, large wheel openings, flared fenders, and aggressive front fascia and grille give it a sporty appearance ­ especially in Sport trim with body kit and 17-inch alloys. In back, passengers sit even higher, also allowing them a good view of the road. This car may be a compact, but with an interior volume of 2.94 cubic metres (104 cu. ft.), the SX4 rivals many mid-size sedans. So does the generous trunk at 439 litres (15.5 cu. ft.), which is larger than both Camry and Accord. Also surprising is the amount of standard equipment you get for a base price of $17,195 (add $1,100 for automatic). This includes air conditioning, remote keyless entry, power locks and windows, AM/FM/MP3/CD four-speaker sound system that is not only satellite-ready, but offers speed-sensing volume control. Another nicety you wouldn't expect at this price point is the information display atop the centre stack that gives you time, temp, fuel consumption and range. Go for the Sport at $18,995, and instead of manual air conditioning, you get automatic climate control. You also get heated outside mirrors and an upgraded eightspeaker sound system with subwoofer, sixCD changer and steering wheel audio controls. As with the base model, add $1,100 for auto. It's surprising how much car you get today for $20K or less. Not many years ago, compacts were all about compromise ­ trading `luxury' amenities and power for reasonable fuel economy and a smaller dent in your wallet. But with today's crop of compact vehicles, such as the SX4 sedan, you can enjoy comforts that were once the domain of higher price points, along with snappy performance and fewer visits to the fuel pump. That may not sound glamorous, but good value is less about flash and more about saving cash. CREDIT PROBLEMS? '07 Camry SE Sport Pkg Back up Camera & lots more, new car trade-in, low kms, call & save. Stk.# U5387. $ 99 down · Bankrupt (Discharged or Un-discharged?) · In credit counselling or proposal? · New Immigrant/Refugee? · Too Young/Too Old? · No established credit? APPROVED QUICKLY - CONFIDENTIALLY NEED WHEELS? WE CAN HELP. 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