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Suzuki replaced its beloved SX4 crossover with the SX4 S-Cross in late 2013.
It was bigger than the model it replaced, and had an unwieldy design, and it never recaptured the magic of its predecessor.
A major update in 2016 softened the design, and then another major overhaul in 2022 further refined what was a 10-year-old car.
The line-up currently starts at $38,990 for the S-Cross 2WD and ranges through to $44,490 for the range-topping S-Cross Allgrip Prestige.
Under the S-Cross’ bonnet is a 103kW/220Nm 1.4-litre twin-cam direct-injection turbo-charged four-cylinder petrol engine dubbed Boosterjet.
It drives either the front or all four wheels in AllGrip all-wheel-drive versions via a six-speed automatic transmission. Unfortunately, no manual gearbox is offered.
The price range for the Suzuki S-Cross varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $38,990 and going to $44,490 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SUV | 1.4L, —, 6 SP AUTO | $38,990 | $44,490 | |
| 2024 | SUV | 1.4L, —, 6 SP AUTO | $32,340 | $45,980 | |
| 2023 | SUV | 1.4L, —, 6 SP AUTO | $29,590 | $43,120 | |
| 2022 | SUV | 1.4L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO | $24,200 | $40,150 | |
| 2021 | SUV | 1.4L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO | $22,990 | $31,020 | |
The Suzuki S-Cross is available in the following colours: 'Cool White Pearl', 'Energetic Red Metallic', 'Silky Silver Metallic', 'Cosmic Black Metallic', 'Titan Dark Grey Metallic' and 'Sphere Blue Metallic'.
The S-Cross’ boot capacity is 430 litres with all seats up, but drop the rear-seat backrests and that expands to 1230L. The load area is flat and wide and with a secret compartment, while a space saver spare wheel is located beneath the cargo floor.
The dimensions of the Suzuki S-Cross SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SUV | 1585x1785x4305 mm | 175 mm | |
| 2024 | SUV | 1585x1785x4305 mm | 175 mm | |
| 2023 | SUV | 1585x1785x4305 mm | 175 mm | |
| 2022 | SUV | 1580x1785x4300 mm | 180 mm | |
| 2021 | SUV | 1580x1785x4300 mm | 180 mm | |
The Suzuki S-Cross has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 215x55 R17 for SUV in 2025.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SUV | 215x55 R17 | — | 215x55 R17 | — | |
| 2024 | SUV | 215x55 R17 | — | 215x55 R17 | — | |
| 2023 | SUV | 215x55 R17 | — | 215x55 R17 | — | |
| 2022 | SUV | 215x55 R17 | — | 215x55 R17 | — | |
| 2021 | SUV | 215x55 R17 | — | 215x55 R17 | — | |
One reason why you might want to buy a Suzuki S-Cross is because of its airy and spacious interior that’s larger than most rival small SUVs. There’s proper room for five people and a handy amount of cargo capacity.
Another is the ease and simplicity of the interior layout, from the large doors and lofty seating to the very conventional dash layout featuring plenty of storage, excellent ventilation and physical buttons and controls.
On the other hand, the design inside is very dated despite the new multimedia screen, the plastics – though hardy – aren’t very premium and the lack of an audio volume knob and USB-C ports are annoying.
All S-Cross models include AEB, lane keep assist, a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, automatic LED headlights with high beam assist.
Buyers also score keyless entry/start, adaptive cruise control, dual-zone climate control, a central touchscreen, digital radio, satellite navigation, wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, front fog lights, heated front seats, electrically folding and heated exterior mirrors, rear privacy glass and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Moving up to the Plus ushers in a 2.0-inch larger (to 9.0-inch) touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 360-degree surround-view camera, leather trim and polished alloys.
The Prestige AllGrip also adds all-wheel drive (AWD) and a panoramic sunroof.
Check out real-world situations relating to the Suzuki S-Cross here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
Servicing is based on time as well as kilometres, Ingrid. Fluids and rubber components are affected by the passing years, not just the passing kilometres, so if a major service is due, then the best advice is to have it carried out.
If you want to reduce your servicing costs, the best advice might be to abandon the capped-price deal (presumably at a Suzuki dealership) and find a good, local, independent workshop that is qualified to do log book services. You might find even a major service at such a workshop will be no more expensive than a minor one at a dealership. Just because you have a capped-price servicing contract doesn’t mean you have to use that service outlet.
It’s a common problem for us as we get older, but there are no sedans or hatches that have the sort of higher driving seat that you want. The best option would be a small SUV, such as a Holden Trax, Toyota C-HR, Ford Kuga, or Suzuki S-Cross.
The Trax is good value for money and stacks up well against all comers in the class. The 1.4 turbo is the best engine, and it has a conventional auto instead of a CVT that most of its rivals have. Others to look at are the Suzuki S-Cross, Ford Kuga, Nissan Qashqai, Mazda CX-5 and Subaru XV.
The S-Cross is not the best compact SUV I have driven but for short-haul work it will be fine and you should get a good deal if you can still buy a 2015 model so far into 2016.
The Suzuki S-Cross is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by — and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 6.2L/100km for SUV /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SUV | 6.2L/100km | 1.4L | — | 6 SP AUTO | |
| 2024 | SUV | 6.2L/100km | 1.4L | — | 6 SP AUTO | |
| 2023 | SUV | 6.2L/100km | 1.4L | — | 6 SP AUTO | |
| 2023 | SUV | 6.2L/100km | 1.4L | PULP | 6 SP AUTO | |
| 2022 | SUV | 5.9L/100km | 1.4L | PULP | 6 SP AUTO | |
| 2022 | SUV | 6.2L/100km | 1.4L | — | 6 SP AUTO | |
| 2021 | SUV | 5.9L/100km | 1.4L | PULP | 6 SP AUTO | |
The Suzuki S-Cross is a five-seater SUV, with reclining bucket seats up front and a three-occupant rear bench.
The backrest is 60/40 split-fold to boost luggage capacity into the cabin if need be, and offers a small amount of reclining ability. However, the base is fixed, so does not slide forward or back.
The Suzuki S-Cross has no towing capacity for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SUV | 0kg | 0kg | |
| 2024 | SUV | 0kg | 0kg | |
| 2023 | SUV | 0kg | 0kg | |
| 2022 | SUV | 0kg | 1200kg | |
| 2021 | SUV | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
The Suzuki S-Cross Turbo can sprint from standstill to 100km/h (0-100km/h) in 8.4 seconds, on the way to a top speed of about 200km/h.
The S-Cross averages 5.9L/100km on the combined cycle in 2WD auto guise, or 6.2L/100km when talking about the AllGrip all-wheel-drive version. Fitted with a 47-litre tank, expect a range of about 790km.
