Thoughts/opinions on the Suzuki SX4 Crossover?

[StuntDouble]

I'm in the market for a new(er) vehicle to replace my aging Ford F-150, and one of the vehicles that has caught my eye is the Suzuki SX4 Crossover with the manual transmission. It doesn't seem like I hear much about Suzuki cars, good or bad. I'm just trying to get some input from anyone that may own an SX4, or has had the chance to drive one. Are they generally reliable vehicles?

 

[Bob W]

Their cars ~look~ like cheap toys, and they're ranked very low.

http://www.jdpower.com/autos/Suzuki/SX4-Crossover/2009/SUV/ratings

Couple of guys at work have Suzuki cars, and I'm not impressed. No one has the SX4 though...

But my Suzuki motorcycle has been nearly trouble free (battery, tires, oil) four years now....

 

[StuntDouble]

Thanks for the link Bob W. It's definitely some food for thought.

Any other opinions/thoughts from owners or drivers?