Suzuki SX4

Based on dummy readings in the dynamic tests, the SX4 scored maximum points for its protection of the 1½ year infant. In the frontal impact, forward movement of the 3 year dummy, sat in a forward-facing restraint, was not excessive. In the side impact, both dummies were properly contained within the protective shells of their restraints, minimising the likelihood of dangerous head contact with parts of the car interior. The passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. Clear information is provided to the driver and the dangers of using a rearward facing child seat without first disabling the airbag are clearly and permanently shown inside the car. The system met Euro NCAP's requirements and was rewarded. The user manual does not state that the front passenger seat needs to be set to its highest position for the group 1 Universal restraint to be properly accommodated and, for that reason, the installation check for that restraint was failed for that seating position. The group 2/3 restraint was unstable in the rear centre seating position. Otherwise, all restraints for which the car is designed could be properly installed and accommodated by the car.