More “important”
Three years after its launch, the Suzuki S-Cross is renewed in look and technological content to give it an image that characterizes it more as authentic sUV, the Japanese designers have redefined the front, now dominated by a large chrome grille (too showy), with more tapered headlights (lED lights for full version Cool and Top) and a brand new hood crossed by two large ribs. Together, therefore, it is now more massive and imposing. Also new alloy wheels of 17 “, with five double spokes; Behind there are LED lights. The interior also received some tweaking: the soft plastic lining of the dashboard enhances the quality of the finishes, a weakness of the previous version. Unchanged the trunk, large and exploitable.
It may restrain alone
Suzuki S-Cross can now also rely on a wider range of safety equipment. The adaptive cruise control with braking function (ACC with RBS, Radar Brake Support, the series only for the Top), using a millimeter-wave radar helps prevent collisions (or to reduce the damage) at low speed. When driving in traffic, this device controls the vehicle in front and, if it detects the possibility of a collision, it warns the driver with an audible signal and a message on the display multi-function 7 “on the dashboard; the next step is the activation of the brake, which increases the car’s deceleration during an emergency, up to stop her. Also new on the front infotainment, with 3D maps of the navigator and the ability to connect the smartphone (Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink).
Three-cylinder lively
The most important new feature of the renewed Suzuki S-Cross , however, is under the hood. Pensioned off the old naturally aspirated 1.6 petrol 120 bhp, in fact, now the Japanese SUV is available with turbocharged engines: the 1.0 three-cylinder car proved, the 1.4 140 bhp (both direct injection), already seen on the Vitara and the 1.6 DDiS 120 diesel. The 1.0 Boosterjet S & amp; S, which has a low-inertia turbine to reduce the annoying “response delay” that in the past it was common to supercharged engines) is well exploited even at low revolutions. Shooting it seemed ready and insisting on the accelerator pedal, even the progression does not disappoint: you do not absolutely feel the lack of horses, given the quiet nature of the car, which does not aspire to sports performance (if you want more sprint you may choose the 1.4 with 140 hp, which has a very beautiful verve, especially combined with the six-speed automatic transmission). Always under the vibration control (even when stationary) and the noise, contained. In terms of consumption, the Suzuki S-Cross 1.0 Boosterjet 2WD S & amp; S promises good mileage at the end of our test the onboard computer reported an average of 15 km / l (with long stretches of ups and downs and a short stretch of dirt road).
In the traffic is ok
At ease in the narrow streets of urban centers (but be careful when reversing, the rear visibility is not the best), the Suzuki S-Cross 1.0 Boosterjet 2WD S & amp; S is comfortable, even on rough roads, thanks to the suspension’s ability to absorb the bumps without making them feel too cockpit. The cornering grip is good, even if the body roll is felt and the steering does not appear very precise. All well and good on the highway, although the fifth long weighs a bit ‘on the resumption, forcing you to move down through the gears if you hurry.
With 3,800 euro discount
Suzuki S-Cross is already on sale (Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September, the weekend of “open doors”), with starting prices from € 18,990 of the 1.0 Boosterjet 2WD S & amp; S Easy: until September 30, however, is offered in the promotion, with a discount of 3,800 Euros well, to 15,190 euro. Three trim levels: Easy, Cool can be enhanced with automatic transmission) and Top (with navigation). Attractive amenities in addition to the guarantee of three years / 100,000 km, which includes roadside assistance and the free checks, the ASA also offers a free safe driving course for those who have a young driver in the family.
In our view
MERITS
& gt; Baule . It is roomy and easy to exploit. Clever the double bottom and the adjustable couch.
& Gt; Comfort . The suspension well dampen the bumps of the road and the passenger compartment is wide and soundproof properly.
& Gt; Motor . The three-cylinder 1.0 turbo with 111 hp is regular, makes little noise and does not vibrate excessively.
DEFECTS
& gt; Resume . The fifth long is punitive to gain speed quickly you have to climb.
& Gt; Steering . In speed we would have preferred a bit ‘more accurate.
& Gt; Rear Visibility . Behind rarely seen, because of the small rear window and the wide roof pillars.
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