Suzuki’s compact S-Cross SUV is now available in two iterations: as a manual mild-hybrid; and in this new full-hybrid automatic version with a 1.5-litre engine and larger battery, which is designed to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy, said Auto Express. It’s got plenty of kit, is well-priced, and the four-wheel drive option is pretty unique in the sector. However, the automated manual gearbox means it isn’t very smooth to drive.
With just 112bhp, performance is a bit disappointing, said Car Magazine. 0-62mph takes a “pedestrian” 12.7 seconds in the front-wheel drive Motion model, and a “glacial” 13.5secs in the Ultra four-wheel drive (compared with 9.5secs in the mild-hybrid). And the full hybrid isn’t much more efficient either – fuel economy is 54.3mpg and 48.7mpg respectively, compared with 47.8mpg in the mild-hybrid model.
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