First Drive: Suzuki’s S-Cross Hybrid takes on a challenging segment
The S-Cross has a whole lot of rivals – but can a new full hybrid setup keep it competitive?
What is it?
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Suzuki has carved a nice little niche for itself by creating low-cost and frugal vehicles that also bring the option of four-wheel-drive – something that many competitors are leaning away from. It has also seriously ramped up its electrification plans, with every car in its range now incorporating some form of electrical assistance, be that mild or full hybrid.
The latter of which has now been applied to the recently-introduced S-Cross, swapping out the mild-hybrid setup (which is still available to buy) in favour of a more electric-focused full hybrid setup.
What’s new?
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The biggest changes come underneath the S-Cross, of course, but elsewhere we’ve got plenty of standard equipment and included technology, as well as four-wheel-drive as standard through Suzuki’s AllGrip technology.
The real focus here is on value-for-money. It’s why the S-Cross Hybrid starts at a very competitive £26,749, undercutting many rivals in the process. That said, opt for the full-whack Ultra grade and this does push the price up to £31,549 and, at that point, it starts to make a little less sense.
What’s under the bonnet?
