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Suzuki SX4 S-Cross SZ-T: Good value crossover

The old Suzuki SX4 S-Cross from black centre panel and a new
2013 was okay but rather bland. soft-touch dashboard. Refreshingly
Suzuki have obviously taken note of button-free, most functions
this criticism and this latest version are controlled through the 6”
is generally chunkier with a bold touchscreen.
chrome grille and revised lights The fabric-covered seats are very
front and rear. It looks smart and comfortable. Suzuki don’t go in for
the good news is, it’s smart on the flash. Their interiors, whilst never
road too. exciting or luxurious, are always
Driving The Suzuki SX4 S-Cross attractive and, more to the point,
You can get this car with the usable and robust. Inevitably, with a
optional ALLGRIP 4-wheel Drive range that starts at just under £15k,
system for more challenging roads. there are some less-seen areas of
A quick flick of a dial lets the driver hard plastic. This is a usual moan
adapt to varying conditions. Alas, with less expensive vehicles but,
our test car, in SZ-T trim, was really, does it matter? With lots of
strictly two-wheel drive but none Geoff Maxted of Drivewrite.co.uk takes a look at the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross S2-1 standard kit and tech this car is
the worse for that. I can say that good value.
having used the 4WD system in a bit. the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross drove with The boot, bigger than a Yeti or a
other Suzukis, it's good, although The car is supposed to do 68mpg impressive body control, minimal Qashqai, is generous and well-
not for serious off-road work. but you would have to drive like a body roll and light, direct steering. shaped with a false floor and big,
On the road, the Suzuki SX4 parsimonious parson to achieve it. Riding The Suzuki SX4 S-Cross handy side bins. The rear seats
S-Cross is a pleasure to drive. Under It may be possible; who knows? I I’m not one to ascribe human split for convenience and Isofix is
the bonnet buyers can specify a achieved a consistent 48mpg across characteristics and nicknames to standard.
diesel engine but I don’t think mixed driving. cars but this motor was fun to drive, Appreciating The Suzuki SX4
you want that. Instead go for the Of course, all things are relative reinforcing that appealing attitude S-Cross
surprisingly nippy turbocharged and at around 11 seconds for that cars from this brand always Suzuki have come on a lot
petrol engine. the 62mph sprint it’s not exactly seem to have. recently. In addition to the familiar
The 1.0L turbo three-pot serves hot-wheels time but is a sprightly The interior (there are also two models there’s also a new Swift
up 109bhp which, on the face of and enjoyable drive. Wind and road other drive levels; SZ4 and the on the way and the hugely cute
it, isn’t a lot. Yet it reveals itself to noise is commendably hushed for a range-topping SZ5) is not that Ignis. Both get the seal of approval.
be a flexible and torquey little unit car at this price point (around £18k much different from the previous Gradually, they will win you over
that can shift on if you wind it up for the model pictured). On the go, model but updates include a piano with friendly persuasion.

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