18 March 2018, Neil Parkhi
The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross has its origin from the Suzuki SX4. At the Paris Motor Show in September 2012, Suzuki unveiled S-Cross Concept, a futuristic study of a compact crossover, as introduction of an upcoming production model. At that time, Suzuki announced that the S-Cross would be a new model, not a replacement for SX4, whose production was scheduled to continue. The S-Cross did replace the SX4 in many markets, while it remained the SX4 in others. In India, it is an all new model, as the SX4 was only a sedan in India. The new SX4 S-Cross design, loosely based on the S-Cross concept, was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The European model went on sale in the autumn of 2013. The SX4 S-Cross is not available in the United States or Canada, since Suzuki has withdrawn from these markets, but it is offered in Brazil and Mexico. It has been launched in India in September 2015, as the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross. For the Indonesian market, the SX4 S-Cross based on the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross was launched at the 24th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 11 August 2016.
The SX4 continues Suzuki's tradition of mini SUVs and compact SUVs. It was introduced in Japan on 1 December 2005, and internationally at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign studio, the SX4 (an abbreviation of "Sports X over all 4 seasons “). Although originally intended solely for the European market, the SX4 is sold in most of Suzuki's international markets. It falls within Japanese regulations concerning vehicle external dimensions and engine displacement for a car classified as a "compact". It is manufactured at the Magyar Suzuki plant in Esztergom, Hungary; Manesar, India; and Sagara, Japan. Production in Hungary was expected to be 60,000 units per year — two-thirds to be sold by Suzuki and one-third by Fiat, badged as the Sedici. The SX4 Crossover has also been sold in Indonesia since 2007. Earlier models were directly imported from Japan (Completely Built up/CBU), however, locally assembled versions were introduced a year later, to meet the higher than expected market demand. The locally assembled versions are then equipped with some new features, including four wheel disc brakes and Multi Information Display.
Steering and Transmission | |
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Steering Type | Electric Assist, Rack and Pinion Power Steering |
Transmission Type | 5 Speed Manual |
Wheels and Tires | |
Front Wheel Type | 16 inch 5 tri-spoke alloy wheels |
Rear Wheel Type | 16 inch 5 tri-spoke alloy wheels |
Front Tire Type | 205/60R16 |
Rear Tire Type | 205/60R16 |
Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc |
Rear Brake Type | Solid Disc |
Suspension | |
Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut |
Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam |
Suspension Features | Stabilizer Bars, Coil Springs, Gas Pressurized Shock Absorbers |
Dimensions | |
Length (in, mm) | 169.3in, 4300mm |
Width (in, mm) | 68.1in, 1785mm |
Height (in, mm) | 58.5in, 1595mm |
Wheelbase (in, mm) | 104.3in, 2600mm |
Weight (lb, kg) | 2502lb, 1215kg |
Engine Specifications | |
Engine Type | 1.3 litre 16 valve DDiS diesel inline 4 cylinder |
Power (bhp, PS, kW) | 89bhp, 90PS, 66kW @ 4000RPM |
Torque (lb-ft, Nm) | 148lb-ft, 200Nm @ 1750RPM |
0-60 mph (0-97 kmph) | 14.6 seconds |
Top Speed (mph, kmph) | 118 mph, 190 kmph |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
Fuel Tank Size (gal, L) | 12.7 gallons, 48L |
Fuel Type (AKI, RON) | B20 Diesel |
City Fuel Economy (mpg, kmpL) | 54mpg, 23kmpL |
City Fuel Economy (mpg, kmpL) | 64mpg, 27kmpL |
Cargo Specifications | |
Cargo Space (ft3, L) | 12.5ft3, 353L |
Max. Cargo Space (ft3, L) | 12.5ft3, 353L |