What Happaned to the Suzuki SX4s?

**Frozzy** · 17th Apr 09, 18:32

i know its been a while but having no idea what has become of the team and effects.
what has happened to the cars i mean are they some where in Japan or have they been sold off to privateers some where in the world?

**Jake Stephens** · 17th Apr 09, 18:51

I doubt they sold them on, they'd be a little like the BX4TC's of 86', an embarrassment. Id say they dismantled them but who knows, interesting question though... Didnt Mitsubishi destroy most of their WRC's in Japan after pulling out?

**Helstar** · 17th Apr 09, 21:30

It's a pity, the car lacked engine power but it was nice to see/hear (already in Monte 2008 - I was there) and very stable (as we have seen from PJ performance in Wales)

I hope they aren't destroying them like Mitsu evil minds.

**alleskids** · 17th Apr 09, 22:14

Do they have S2000 plans with the car? They could recycle a lot of the car in a S2000 configuration.

**Sonner** · 18th Apr 09, 11:33

i remember they have a s2000 plan let me search it i'll be back

**Sonner** · 18th Apr 09, 11:36

Yeah here it is. but it has been a lie i think. i have never heard of such thing again.

http://www.rallye-info.com/article.asp?sid=0&stid=6707

**m.lowe** · 18th Apr 09, 19:05

A guy I know that is involved with Suzuki said the cars went back to Japan to be scrapped

**pucky54** · 18th Apr 09, 22:16

Originally Posted by m.lowe

A guy I know that is involved with Suzuki said the cars went back to Japan to be scrapped

what, oh no. This car looked so fabulous and could be doing great in national championships like the Mitsubishi in Hungary!!

http://www.rallybuzz.com/aava-suzuki-s2000-wrc/

**koko0703** · 19th Apr 09, 02:35

If it's true that SX4's got already scrapped, it's really a shame. SX4 wasn't competitive enough but I liked its appearance.

I heard Suzuki is one of the manufacturers who is pushing 1600cc turbo car format because they want to use their best selling car, Swift, at the top level.

**wrc_flipper** · 20th Apr 09, 13:08

Urmo Aava says that Suzuki are currently building an S2000 car for WRC

http://www.rallybuzz.com/aava-suzuki-s2000-wrc/

**Pinto** · 20th Apr 09, 22:29

Originally Posted by Jake Stephens

I doubt they sold them on, they'd be a little like the BX4TC's of 86', an embarrassment. Id say they dismantled them but who knows, interesting question though... Didnt Mitsubishi destroy most of their WRC's in Japan after pulling out?

MML Sports took over the lancers and run them for privaters now

**Jake Stephens** · 21st Apr 09, 02:39

I think that 2002 Lancer WRC looked pretty sweet

Originally Posted by Pinto

MML Sports took over the lancers and run them for privaters now

**jonlint** · 14th Jun 09, 08:20

One of the SX4s is heading to Barbados in the fall. Rallying in Barbados is really getting interesting. We have S9s, S12s, a Corolla and Escort WRC and now an SX4!

**barbados kid** · 16th Jun 09, 19:48

ok jon lint. yea the rally of the sun and stars in barbados going to b great.

paul bourne surbaru s9 wrc

roger skeete subaru s12wrc

john powell subaru s12b

roger hill corrola wrc

sean gill suzuki sx4wrc

trevor manning ford escort cosworthwrc

jon lint so the sx4wrc is gardemeisters ex car then?

guys if u want to come to barbados to see the car in action the next big event in barbados is the rally sun and stars september 12th.

only two international drivers ever won rallies in barbados kenny mckinstry and kris meeke both won rally barbados twice.

paul bird came 2nd twice. mark higgins crash out after leading in the rally sun and stars in 2007. so only irish drivers had luck in barbados.

i heard the sx4wrc would be in barbados for this event.it is the next big rally after rally barbados.

**jonas_mcrae** · 17th Jun 09, 20:56

please send some pictures of the SX4! would like to see those little bugs again!

**Langdale Forest** · 7th Feb 10, 13:53

Why would Suzuki want to destroy its own cars?
It would be nice to have seen them sold in the UK.

**jonlint** · 7th Feb 10, 18:12

They are not destroyed. After a long wait and delays, at least one, maybe both, will be in Barbados competing soon. I am sure there will be pics posted here when the SX4s show up.

**Daniel** · 7th Feb 10, 22:48

Holy thread ressurection batman?

**WRCfan** · 7th Feb 10, 23:45

I have been in contact with Monster Tajima last week about doing an article for a magazine about Monster and Suzuki Sport. He has invited me to his Yokohama base (just working on a time now) and I have a feeling the cars might be there.

Will be able to let you all know when I head there.