Suzuki unveils all-new S-Cross model for global markets

The vehicle is being offered in the UK markets in new grades: Motion and Ultra. The SUV is powered by a 1.4-litre K14D turbocharged petrol engine with Suzuki’s renowned Boosterjet technology offers a wide spread of available torque of 235Nm available from 2,000rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

An AllGrip ‘Select’ four-wheel drive is available as standard equipment on Ultra grade. Standard features for the global markets include a dual sensor brake Support automated braking, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, traffic sign recognition and adaptive cruise control included as standard on all versions.

High level of standard specification fitted to both new S-Cross grades include Apple CarPlay & Android Auto smartphone link, keyless entry and start, dual-zone auto air conditioning, heated front seats, front and rear parking sensors.

Ultra specification adds 360 view camera, leather upholstery, on-board navigation and large sliding panoramic sunroof. The hybrid models include 12V, 48V, Higher Voltage Hybrid and PHEV models. It is expected to be on sale in the UK in January 2022.

The S-Cross is produced at the Magyar Suzuki plant in Hungary which also produces Vitara models for European markets as well as exports of both vehicles around the world.

Standard equipment for Motion is comprehensive and includes seven airbags, 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, heated front seats and front and rear parking sensors.

Moving up to Ultra adds 17-inch polished alloy wheels, leather seat upholstery, integrated on-board navigation, panoramic sliding sunroof and further driver safety and convenience with the fitment of a 360 view camera. 

The 1.4-litre engine offers strong benefits in performance too with a 0-62mph acceleration time of 9.5 seconds (2WD models) for both manual and automatic transmissions and a maximum speed (where permitted) of 118mph.

The 48V Suzuki system is lightweight and consists of a lithium-ion battery, Integrated Starter Generator (known as ISG) and 48V-12V (DC/DC) converter to power components requiring lower voltage including lights, audio and air conditioning. The ISG acts as both a generator and starter motor, is belt driven and assists the petrol engine during vehicle take off for a higher level of torque with 235Nm available from 2,000rpm and up to 3,000rpm.