The Suzuki SX4 1.6 4Grip with a Eriba Touring Puck 120 with an actual weight of 680 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Suzuki is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Eriba with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
239
201
Mountains
Risk of snaking
239
291
Weight ratio: 46% (54% of kerbweight)
680 kg
1465 kg
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Suzuki SX4 1.6 4Grip Eriba Touring Puck 120
Actual Weights
Eriba Touring Puck 120: 680 kg.
Suzuki SX4 1.6 4Grip: 1465 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 46%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 239 points).
Speeds of 78 mph (126 km/h) to 84 mph (136 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 201 points).
Slightly higher revs (2200 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 20.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 239 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3800 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 64 mph (104 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Suzuki is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 46%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 54%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 291 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is fairly good.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.