Suzuki S-Cross

Suzuki S-Cross at a glance

The S-Cross is listed with the rest of the range in our Suzuki catalogue. The name "SX4" stands for "Sports X-over 4 Seasons"; Suzuki dropped it for the second generation.

Generations and model history

SX4 S-Cross (2013-2021)

Suzuki unveiled the SX4 S-Cross at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013 and started European sales that autumn. It was larger than the earlier SX4 hatchback, with a wheelbase 100 mm longer at 2,600 mm, and its boot grew to about 430 litres. At launch Europe had two engines: a 1.6-litre petrol with 88 kW (120 PS) and a 1.6 DDiS turbodiesel of Fiat origin, both with optional ALLGRIP all-wheel drive. The petrol could be paired with a CVT; from June 2015 the 1.6 DDiS with ALLGRIP could be ordered with a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox (TCSS).

The September 2016 facelift brought a new front end, new tail lights, wheels and interior trim, and the turbocharged Boosterjet petrol engines: a 1.0-litre three-cylinder with 82 kW (111 PS) and 170 Nm, and a 1.4-litre four-cylinder with 103 kW (140 PS) and 220 Nm. A knee airbag for the driver became standard and collision warning with emergency braking was offered. In April 2020 the European range switched to the 1.4 Boosterjet SHVS mild hybrid with 95 kW (129 PS) and 235 Nm. In India the car was sold as the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross through NEXA dealers until the Grand Vitara replaced it.

S-Cross (since 2022)

The second S-Cross was revealed online on 25 November 2021 and reached German dealers in January 2022. It is heavily based on its predecessor, with the same exterior and interior dimensions, but has a new front and rear, an updated dashboard and a 7- or 9-inch touchscreen. Production for all markets takes place in Hungary, from where the car is exported to Asia, Oceania and Latin America.

From October 2022 Suzuki added the 1.5 Dualjet full hybrid with 85 kW (116 PS) and an automated manual gearbox (AGS); ADAC lists it until August 2025. The mild-hybrid 1.4 Boosterjet was revised in August 2025 to 81 kW (110 PS), keeping 235 Nm.

Engines, transmissions and performance

The mild-hybrid system uses a belt-driven integrated starter generator and a small 48-volt lithium-ion battery; the generator adds 10 kW (13.6 PS) and 53 Nm when accelerating. ALLGRIP has four driving modes and sends torque to the rear wheels before traction is lost. ADAC lists a top speed of 185 km/h for the current 81 kW manual. Convert between kW, PS and hp with our power converter.

Dimensions, space and boot

Figures are ADAC data for the 2025 S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet Hybrid Edition. The facelifted SX4 S-Cross of 2020 had the same 2,600 mm wheelbase and was 4,300 mm long; ADAC measured 440 litres of boot space and up to 1,269 litres, and the ALLGRIP hybrid weighed 1,340 kg.

Fuel economy and running costs

The current front-wheel-drive mild hybrid is rated at 5.3 l/100 km WLTP (about 44 mpg US) and 119 g/km of CO2. The previous SX4 S-Cross 1.4 hybrid with ALLGRIP was rated at 5.9 l/100 km and 133 g/km. Our fuel cost calculator turns these into annual costs.

In Germany the S-Cross costs from EUR 25,390 for the 1.4 Boosterjet Hybrid Edition (2025), and up to EUR 39,940 for the best-equipped ALLGRIP automatic. In 2020 the SX4 S-Cross 1.4 Hybrid Comfort+ ALLGRIP cost EUR 31,090. Suzuki gives three years or 100,000 km of warranty; ADAC notes that from July 2026 it can be extended free of charge to up to eight years or 140,000 km if the car is serviced on schedule.

Trims and equipment

German trims for the current car include Edition, Comfort and Comfort+, with ALLGRIP and automatic versions at the top. ADAC's used-car report on the first generation praises its extensive standard equipment and large boot.

Safety

Euro NCAP awarded the SX4 S-Cross five stars in 2013, and ANCAP also gave it five stars that year. We found no separate Euro NCAP rating for the 2022 S-Cross in the sources used. Compare crash-test results on our safety page.

Reliability and known issues

ADAC's used-car report on the 2013-2021 SX4 S-Cross says the car is too rare to appear in the ADAC breakdown statistics, but the data available suggests good reliability, and TÜV inspection results are above average. Oil loss and faulty lighting were the most frequent problems. Suzuki ran free recall actions for fuel-tank retaining straps that could break, rear-axle bolts without thread-locking, seat-cover seams near the side airbags that could delay deployment, and engine software for the intake-air temperature sensor. On the minus side, ADAC mentions simple materials, a loud interior, tight rear headroom for tall passengers and vague steering.

Rivals

The Duster is cheaper and also offers four-wheel drive, while the Karoq has a bigger boot and more engines but costs about EUR 8,500 more. The S-Cross answers with a kerb weight from 1,280 kg and ALLGRIP on a mid-range budget.