Price: $17,999
MPG: 23 City / 32 Hwy
The SX4 Sportback drops the all-wheel-drive from the SX4 Crossover and, instead, offers a lower, tighter suspension and a smidge more power. The result is a silly-fun little road ripper.
As it tears down the street, the SX4 is bouncy and noisy, but that's at least half the charm. Despite its dumpling-like body proportions, this car handles nicely in tight turns.
Distinguishing the appearance of this car from the standard SX4 are aerodynamic features like a spoiler stretching off the back of the roof and a chin spoiler in front. The total package is a fun -- and fun looking -- little car.
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Last updated July 01 2010: 3:58 AM ET