Suzuki S-Cross Review - Car Obsession

The S-Cross has become a bit of a forgotten model in the SUV market but now there's a new one. But is it any more memorable? I've spent the last week with one to find out - the model tested here is the mid-range SZ-T model fitted with Suzuki 1.0 litre Boosterjet engine.

How does this engine perform in a car of this size? Watch the review to find out.

Music credit:

Broke For Free - Colourful As Ever
Hot For Fire - Them Never Love No Bans (DnB Mix Germany)

[oddities-whatnot]

Reviewer is good to watch. Easy voice to listen to, all nice and calm and informative. Music was relaxing also. As for this car, I think its a very good car for the money. You dont see many about so thats appealing, and Suzukis are built to last. Id rather drive something less common like this, instead of the usual suspects and would also say if you want a car to last a long time, you cant really go wrong with this brand if you dont have tons of money to spend. No point keep trading in every 3 years either, especially if you dont do a lot of miles, its pointless to keep throwing your money away. I think a lot of people panic when a car gets out of warranty, they think it will suddenly turn into a car made by British Leyland ! Once its paid for, you save a fortune, and Suzuki are one of the best for reliability.

[weeannie]

I have the sx4 All grip 2017. Your review is spot on. Thank you. I absolutely love it

[Smokeysbandit]

Yes I have the SZ5 auto with the 4 wheel drive and I absolutely love it.

[practicalrecommendation]

Suzuki cars are very durable and economic, small engines are constructed to operate at high revs and constant load (such as a motorcycle engine)! Suzuki AWD is very good .This new model has a beautiful design! BOOSTERJET 1.4L / ALLGRIP seem to be very good ! I've had many years ago the Suzuki car. The seats were very comfortable as well ( I'm about 180 cm tall.)! I use Google translate !
1.4L BOOSTERJET
Maximum torque Nm / rpm : 220 / 1, 500-4, 000
Compression ratio : 9.9
Maximum output kW / rpm : 103 / 5, 500
Bore x stroke : 73.0 x 82.0
This Suzuki 1.4L BOOSTERJET also drives the car at lower engine revs very well! Thanks to the long piston stroke and low pressure turbo and maximum torque at lower revs and wide rev range !the engine has to last long, thanks to the engine Compression ratio 9.9 .

[gmhc]

Great review, thanks.
Yes body nuisance, one wiped out my door mirror once.
Ohhh and well done for answering comments, not ALL reviews do.
I've decide on a Vitara S but only just, the S Cross with the 1Ltr BoosterJet is a very capable car.

[musoseven]

Believe it or not, thanks to this balanced, honest review, and a bank holiday weekend special offer - and lots of fun with two great salesmen (I don't often say that!😲😉😄) - my partner bought one, same spec as this, in blue (we didn't feel we could stretch to, or needed the all grip version). Better all climate tyres would help no end in bad weather, the economy tyres are as much use as a chocolate kettle in the UK. Over all a good car, often overlooked. How long the peppy little 1.0L 3 cylinder, lower pressure turbo set up will last is anyone's guess but Suzuki's are usually bomb proof in that regard.

We'd nearly given up after looking at a raft of other cars, saw this review, got the special offer - twisted the sales team's arm for some other extras - and a 2018 model was purchased in 2018.

My only criticism - there has been a few minor niggles, all quickly sorted by our friendly, not quite so local, dealership - is the adjustable centre console cubby hole/arm rest, which makes handbrake use a little awkward (but you get used to it). And I've not found a way to completely cure the parcel shelf 'shake and rattle' 😄😄😄🙄😄. An annoyance though are modern brake pads and friction materials without brass/metal filings, common in all modern cars, causing pad and disc glazing, disc noise and additional rust and detritus on and around the wheels. That's car industry progress though I guess🤔🤔🙄🤔

Thanks for a great review, these really are great motors😊✌️👍

[CharllesC]

Great review mate! Keep up with the good videos? Why do you guys in UK only test-drive manual gear cars?

[KimR]

Hi. Does the SZ-T come with heated door wing mirrors? Thanks.

[hugosantos]

nice vid.👍🏼
if i bought this car probably id go to the 1.4 with automatic brake and adaptive cruise control.
👍🏼

[jamesure]

I know your not allowed to take a bias opinion in regards to different type of cars.But as i need your advice before i change my Moka 1.4 turbo.elite at the end of this year.
Do you think this would be a suitable replacement for an 80 yr.old pensioner on the Motability scheme.?

[ashishpatil]

Does all SZ-T model include 1.0 petrol have android auto and apple carplay?

[ROSSSS]

What is that little black square for, on the door handle, is it some kind of fingerprint writer, or just a door opener? And is the start/stop button available in every model, or only with the models with panoramic roof window? And last question, is the manual gearbox available (or choosable) in every model too? thank you

[volt]

0-60 11s pedestrian? This is an suv with a 1.0 engine. Bought for a reason not a 0-60 drag. Suzukis are bought for reliability and 4wd qualities in the main. No comments about towing ability or what its like with 4 people in. Reviewers would rather talk about hard plastic and 0-60. This is a niche vehicle in its sales probably bought by loyal suzuki followers. Not criticising just when will a review contain towing info as this is the sort of vehicle with fwd that might and also whats the 1.0 like fully laden. I ve never owned a suzukibut everyone i know that has are now loyal customers. I am attracted to the level of kit these have and the reliability as i keep my cars a long time

[EricMustardman]

3:20: "Zero to 62 miles is 11 seconds which is quite pedestrian, to say the least."
LOL, I'd like to meet a pedestrian who runs from zero to 62 mph in 11 seconds.

[funnyfiveminutes]

Do you think the 16" alloys would be better for ride comfort?

[georgekontonatsis]

is this the mineral gray or the galactic gray?

[Rogimsilva]

in term of handling which one handles well S Cross of Vitara S Turbo ??

[aqxxx]

Looks nice but I rather prefer the Ateca- though all these new SUVs are beginning to look the same!

[abinlukasabraham]

Why would people choose this over the vitara?