The Maruti SX4 has been one of the most underrated cars from Maruti-Suzuki stables lately. But now the company has decided to give a new life to this sedan by infusing it with the latest Suzuki’s VVT technology as well as a 4 speed automatic gearbox as an option.VVT or Variable Valve Timing allows the timing of the intake valve to be changed while the engine is running, which provides more power on tap and also cuts down any power wastage. VVT also helps to improve the efficiency of engine, optimizes fuel consumption and cuts down carbon emission. This property has made this new SX4 amongest the first A-3 segment sedan in the country that already meet the BSIV emission norms, which are shedulded to be introduced in the country by april 2010.

Its 4 speed automatic gearbox, make driving much eaiser on conjested city streets. Maruti claims that this new gear box offers upshifts and downshifts slick enough for even sporty driving.The instrument cluster also includes an electronic display to highlights the engaged gear.Pricing for the new SX4 starts at Rs 6.68 lakhs for the manual and Rs 8.02 lakh for the automatic gearbox variant.