The Suzuki S-Cross has received praise for its attractive appearance, manageable size, and excellent on-road performance. It was replaced in late 2021 by a brand-new model that capitalised on Suzuki’s long-standing experience in outfitting cars with the newest technologies and even higher standards of safety. Mild hybrid variants are still only available with manual gearbox while the Full Hybrid version with AGS (Auto Gear Shift) is now available for purchase.
Standard equipment for Motion is very comprehensive and includes 17-inch painted alloy wheels, three signature LED projector headlamps for low and high beam, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Monitor, Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter, keyless entry and start, dual zone auto air conditioning, 7 inch display screen, heated front seats, front and rear parking sensors, rear parking camera and seven airbags.
Moving up to Ultra adds ALLGRIP Select four-wheel drive, 17-inch polished alloy wheels, leather seat upholstery, integrated on-board navigation with 9-inch screen, panoramic sliding sunroof and further driver safety and convenience with the fitment of a 360 view camera.
S-Cross is available in a total of six different shades of which one is a solid colour and all others are metallic finish.
The 1.5-litre (K15C) engine is fitted to both model grades and was intially introduced on the Vitara Full Hybrid model earlier in 2022. The higher-powered Suzuki Hybrid system consists of a 140V lithium-ion battery and inverter, Motor Generator Unit (known as MGU), a 12V lithium-ion battery as well as a conventional 12V lead-acid battery to power components requiring lower voltage such as lights, instruments and heating / air conditioning.
The full Hybrid system has two switchable modes which are Eco and Standard. One switch enables the driver to change between the two modes depending on conditions and also increases the frequency of EV driving. In Standard mode operation, the MGU more frequently assists the petrol engine to allow more spirited driving enjoyment.
Priced at £26,749 for Motion grade Full Hybrid and £31,549 for Ultra grade Full Hybrid ALLGRIP.
