Fiat noticed the increased demand for crossovers, and it allied with Suzuki to create and build the Sedici, which was introduced on the European market in 2005 and then facelifted in 2009.

Even if Fiat had some history in producing 4x4 vehicles, it needed some help to develop a new crossover, and, for that, it made a deal with Suzuki, and the Sedici/SX4 duet was born.