There was a time when most middle wage earners had at least a second vehicle to be used for family outings.
One car was a small compact to drive to and from work whilst the second vehicle was most often an SUV to facilitate carrying the family along when shopping or going on a getaway.
There is plenty of space in a Sports Utility Vehicle but there is also a drawback to consider.
Most of these types of vehicles guzzle petrol and are therefore quite costly to power.
If you are like so many families today and are looking for a single car which can double as a family car when needed, you may wish to test drive the Suzuki SX4.
Compact Manoeuvrability in Cities & Towns Although the SX4 has 16" alloy wheels, it handles just as easily as a smaller car, believe it or not.
It is easy to park in tight slots and drive through crowded streets in even the busiest of cities.
This is because it truly is smaller than the ordinary SUV but still has plenty of interior room so that it 'feels' like the real thing.
Since it is equipped with power steering and power ABS brakes, there will be no problems weaving in and out of traffic in town as needed even during peak travelling times.
When you are in a really tight spot, remember that the side mirrors can be electrically folded in and the built-in mirrors on the doors are heated for anti-fog visibility.
Ease of Navigation on Hills or Mountainous Roads Driving up winding roads on a steep incline is sometimes an impossible feat but never with a vehicle that is equipped with 4-wheel drive.
Since the Suzuki SX4 has the capability to be quickly switched to 4 x 4 driving, it is possible to safely navigate mountainous roads with ease.
When over the peak, just switch back to normal and you are on your way.
Because you will not need to stay in 4-wheel drive, the SX4 is significantly more fuel efficient than the typical 4 x 4.
This alone is one of the major benefits to having a single vehicle with these capabilities.
Drive it in town with the fuel efficiency of a compact but switch to 4 x 4 as the need arises.
No one knows how long the economy will remain stagnant so it is important to save wherever possible.
There may not be a sufficient budget to purchase two family vehicles at the moment so if you are limited to one, choose one that can function as two! Drive the Suzuki 4x4to and from work as it is extremely fuel efficient but pack the family up to go off for holidays because this car can safely navigate even the steepest of roads.
In fact, you just may decide that you no longer need more than one vehicle when the economy improves.
Use that extra money to go on extra holidays.
Now that is something to think about!