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2014 Suzuki S-Cross | new car sales price


Competitive driveaway pricing from Suzuki Australia has made the new S-Cross SUV cheaper than its Nissan and Mitsubishi rivals by around $2,000.

Available from $22,990, the new model replaces the old SX-4 bringing larger dimensions and increased occupant and luggage space as a result. The S-Cross is 160mm longer than the car it replaces with a 100mm longer wheelbase. Boot space is a class leading 430-litres or 1269-litres with the 60:40 split rear seats folded flat.

All S-Cross variants are powered by the same 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 86kW and 156Nm of torque. A five-speed manual gearbox comes as standard, though a CVT automatic is available as an option on the 'GL' model and comes as standard on pricier 'GLX' variants. Front or all-wheel-drive for improved off road ability is offered on all S-Cross variants. Performance won't be hair-raising, but fuel efficiency is laudable with the front-drive models capable of 5.8l/100km and all-paw versions offering 6.2l/100km.

Suzuki Australia Automobiles General Manager Tony Devers says the S-Cross was designed to cater for the unique needs of Aussie buyers. "We built the S-Cross with Australian consumers in mind, delivering on the key requirements of fuel economy and interior space. The new S-Cross is class leading for both," said Devers. A diesel engine is also offered overseas, however Carsguide understands this powertrain won't be offered locally any time soon.

The range kicks off with the two-wheel-drive manual S-Cross GL, priced from $22,990, undercutting entry-level versions of its rivals, including the Mitsubishi ASX and Nissan Juke, by around $2,000. The GL comes with 16-inch alloys, roof rails, cruise control, cloth interior, adjustable steering wheel with audio controls, Bluetooth with phone and media connectivity, and a four-speaker stereo. The CVT automatic transmission comes at a $2500 premium.

The S-Cross GLX is priced from $29,990 and comes as standard with Suzuki's CVT gearbox. Standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel, reversing camera and parking sensors, dual zone climate control, automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, plus chrome highlights on the doors and rear bumper. The all-wheel-drive version costs $32,990 drive-away – less than Mitsubishi's all-wheel-drive ASX, though the ASX has considerably more power at 110kW.

Suzuki's range-topping all-wheel-drive S-Cross GLX Prestige is available from $34,990. This variant comes with the same standard equipment as the non-Prestige GLX, but adds a leather interior and panoramic glass sunroof.

All models come as standard with seven airbags, electronic stability and traction controls and ABS brakes with electronic brake force distribution. The full Suzuki S-Cross range is on sale now.