2013 Suzuki SX4 gets new generation to carry on without us

2013 Suzuki SX4 gets new generation to carry on without us Despite the fact that the coffin has been sealed on Suzuki's US automotive arm, the brand is carrying on elsewhere in the world. The first new product to spearhead the Japanese automaker's product offerings in Europe is this SX4 crossover, making its official debut here at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. You may remember the little SX4 as the cheapest all-wheel-drive car on sale in the US, packing cute styling and efficient, affordable packaging. And it doesn't appear that the formula has changed too much for this new generation, despite what we think are less attractive new duds derived from Suzuki's 2012 S Cross Concept.

2013 Suzuki SX4 gets new generation to carry on without us

2013 Suzuki SX4 gets new generation to carry on without us

2013 Suzuki SX4 gets new generation to carry on without us

2013 Suzuki SX4 gets new generation to carry on without us

2013 Suzuki SX4 gets new generation to carry on without us

2013 Suzuki SX4 gets new generation to carry on without us

2013 Suzuki SX4 gets new generation to carry on without us

2013 Suzuki SX4 gets new generation to carry on without us

2013 Suzuki SX4 gets new generation to carry on without us

The new SX4 is powered by a choice of two 1.6-liter engines – one diesel, one petrol – the former mated to a six-speed manual transmission while the latter uses a CVT with a "seven-speed manual mode" operated by steering wheel-mounted paddles. All-wheel drive remains intact on the SX4, now with four driver-selectable modes and the Allgrip name.

2013 Suzuki SX4 gets new generation to carry on without us

Suzuki is touting the SX4 as having the world's first double sliding glass sunroof, offering "the largest opening areas" in the segment. Overall, the updated interior looks nicely designed and quite functional, though not exactly a shining beacon of refinement.

Take a look at the new SX4 in our pair of high-res image galleries above and below, and scroll down to view the SX4 in action and check out the official press release.

2013 Suzuki SX4 gets new generation to carry on without us