Maruti Suzuki SX4 Zxi (Old)

The SX4’s setup on the other hand is too stiff to be comfortable at low and medium speeds. It gets skittish over mildly rutted roads and every small bump puts you offline and causes a tiny steering effect. In addition you feel the additional unsprung mass of those large tyres and wheels. 

But apart from this, SX4's set-up for Indian roads is pretty good. It has the ability to ride over some of our worst roads without giving its occupants a pogo ride. Poor section of the roads are no longer intimidating and you can drive over them, confident in the knowledge that the suspension is up to the job. There’s massive torque steer and the inconsistent steering feedback forces you to constantly make corrections under hard acceleration. It’s not all that bad though.

The SX4 has the best ground clearance, so you can confidently sail over bad patches. The tall dimensions means there is a considerable amount of body roll but there’s plenty of grip from the very wide 205/60 R16 tyres. For everyday driving, the SX4 proves to be one of the most practical options, not giving a second glance to speedbreakers or potholes. In traffic as well, the SX4’s height is a huge advantage and gives you a psychological edge in the cut and thrust of urban driving.