James Wong
2024 Suzuki S-Cross price and specs: Cheaper FWD models arrive
The Suzuki S-Cross family has grown from two members to four, with a pair of front-wheel drive variants added to the local line-up.
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About the Suzuki S-Cross
Last updated Dec 18, 2024Suzuki has launched a heavily upgraded version of the S-Cross small SUV, which becomes its new flagship offering above the Vitara.
The comprehensive update brings a more attractive and completely new design, more modern infotainment, and the company’s AllGrip all-wheel drive (AWD) system as standard.
The outgoing S-Cross was front-wheel drive (FWD) only, like much of the class, but Suzuki is pushing this one as both more capable, and deserving of a premium price.
It enters the bustling small SUV market against some very worthy small SUV competitors, but does it do enough to warrant more attention than its forgotten predecessor?
Pros
- Agile and zippy road manners
- AWD system offers soft-road ability
- High seat and good outward visibility
Cons
- Price increases
- Rear headroom with sunroof
- Interior trims could be better
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2023 Suzuki S-Cross Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6 sp automatic Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $38,990 |
Plus
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6 sp automatic Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $41,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Suzuki S-Cross Specs
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2023 Suzuki S-Cross Dimensions
1585mm
1785mm
4305mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Boot capacity is 430 litres, expanding to a maximum 1230L with the back seats down.
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2023 Suzuki S-Cross Exterior
An all-new look and a great design sets the S-Cross apart from other Suzuki models.
2023 Suzuki S-Cross Interior
It’s immediately clear how Suzuki has kept the S-Cross’s weight down, with the doors feeling very light, a great initiative..
Base grades get fabric seats, and the Prestige adds leather accents on the bolsters. In both grades the seating movements are manual.
The steering wheel adjusts for rake and reach, and behind it sits two analogue gauges with a digital trip computer between – including a speedo.
You sit up nice and high, giving you a commanding road view, and the large windows make the interior feel bright and airy – especially in the Prestige with its large sunroof. Outboard visibility is also excellent.
There are a lot of carryover aspects to the interior, including the climate controls, wheel, door buttons, centre tunnel, and gear shifter.
2023 Suzuki S-Cross Infotainment
Suzuki has updated the infotainment system, and added some nicely padded surfaces along the dash – though the doors and dash-top are still covered in harder trims.
Flagship grades get a new 9.0-inch touchscreen with new software, sat-nav, digital radio, wireless Apple CarPlay (and wired Android Auto), and a decent 360-degree camera with a vey slick rotating opening sequence.
It’s the best Suzuki infotainment system we’ve used to date and brings it on-par with what competitor systems from other brands do.
Unfortunately, the entry S-Cross grade makes do with a smaller 7.0-inch touchscreen which downgrades you to wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a rear-view camera – though you still get embedded satellite navigation.
You know you’ve lost the 360 camera in the basey, since the shortcut hard button in the Prestige is replaced by a blank.
The whole layout is very simple to operate, and built to last. However, none of it feels particularly premium – which the price point might suggest.
2023 Suzuki S-Cross Safety Rating
Standard safety features include:
- Six airbags
- ISOFIX x 2, top tethers x 3
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Lane-departure warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
2023 Suzuki S-Cross Fuel Economy
Suzuki quotes a combined-cycle fuel consumption figure of 6.2 litres per 100km, equating to emissions of 145g/km. 95 RON is recommended.
| Suzuki S-Cross | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6 sp automatic Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | Premium Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Suzuki S-Cross?
Advertised service prices are $329 for the first, third and fifth services, $429 for the second, and $529 for the fourth. Intervals are annual or 10,000km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Suzuki S-Cross drive?
Our expert take on Suzuki S-Cross drivability.
The drivetrain carries over unchanged: it’s a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder with power and torque outputs of 103kW and 220Nm respectively.
It runs through a variable AWD system with an available 50:50 locking mode, but which preferences the front tyres on tarmac.
The transmission is a six-speed torque-converter automatic.
2023 Suzuki S-Cross Colours
What colours are available for the Suzuki S-Cross
- Cool White Pearl
- Energetic Red Metallic
- Silky Silver Metallic
- Cosmic Black Metallic
- Titan Dark Grey Metallic
- Sphere Blue Metallic
2023 Suzuki S-Cross Warranty
Suzuki backs the S-Cross with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with roadside assist and capped-price servicing.
Should you buy the 2023 Suzuki S-Cross
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
Suzuki S-Cross FAQs
The cheapest Suzuki S-Cross is the GLP 2WD (QLD) that starts from $32,800.
The most expensive Suzuki S-Cross is the TURBO GLXS (QLD) that starts from $38,900.
The best towing capacity of a Suzuki S-Cross is null kg offered by the following variants: GLP 2WD (QLD), ALLGRIP, 2WD, TURBO GL+ (QLD), GLX 2WD (QLD), ALLGRIP PRESTIGE, PLUS 2WD, TURBO GLX (QLD) and TURBO GLXS (QLD).
The largest Suzuki S-Cross is the GLP 2WD (QLD) which measures 1785mm wide, 4305mm in length and sits 1585mm tall.
The most powerful Suzuki S-Cross is the GLP 2WD (QLD) which has 103kW of power from its 1.4L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ engine.
The Suzuki S-Cross is built in Hungary and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Suzuki S-Cross is the GLP 2WD (QLD) which weighs 1745 kg (kerb weight).
The Suzuki S-Cross uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.