The SX4 S-Cross has died. The S-Cross will live on.
The Suzuki SX4 S-Cross is a small crossover that has been overlooked by most of its competitors. At least, not in terms of media attention. We haven’t talked much about the subcompact crossover in a while, but we admit it. The B-segment model was first introduced in 2006, and it was sold in certain European markets as a Fiat Sedici. It is now in its third generation.
Although it wasn’t the most appealing model in its class, the new S-Cross is a step forward. It looks much more mature and rugged than its predecessor. The new S-Cross is manufactured in Hungary and features a large, piano-black front grille with three-point LED headlights. The crossover looks more modern than its predecessor thanks to its chunkier wheel arches and black plastic body cladding.
The Suzuki S-Cross has clear taillights that are much larger than the older model’s. This is a significant improvement. To emphasize the outdoorsy feel of the vehicle, designers have also modified its bumper. Front and rear are equipped with a skid plate. Although it’s still a very soft-roader, it looks more capable than its predecessor.
Although the Japanese brand claims it is an “all-new model” and a “complete switchover”, we cannot help but notice that it has a heavier facelift. This is especially true when you look at the dimensions of the vehicle, which are virtually unchanged. It measures 4,300 millimeters in length, 1,785mm in width, 1,585mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,600mm. These numbers are identical to the second-gen SX4 S-Cross.
The car’s identity is also revealed by the placement of the mirrors on the doors. We could also say the same about the interior, where we believe the side vents have been transferred. The new touchscreen is located at the top of center console. It has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. But everything else appears to be the same. We’ve seen them all before, including the climate controls and drive mode selector.
You’ll find a turbocharged, 1.4-liter gasoline engine with mild-hybrid technology. It produces 127 horsepower (95kW) and 235 Newton meters (173 lbft) of torque. The engine is a borrow from the Swift Sport. It can go from 0 to 60 mph (100 km/h), in 9.2 seconds, or 10.2 seconds for the Allgrip-equipped four-wheel-drive model. There’s an automatic version with the same number and gears as the manual.
The first sales will be in Europe next month. Latin America, Oceania and Asia will follow in 2022.