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2022 Suzuki S-Cross debuts – The Honda HR-V competitor we need

Arvind · Dec 1, 2021 03:55 PM

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In a rather quiet debut, the all-new third-generation 2022 Suzuki S-Cross has broke cover for the European market with a snazzy new design and upgraded equipment.

The 2022 S-Cross is the third-generation of the Suzuki SX-4 which enjoyed decent sales in Malaysia. The second-generation S-Cross lived a short life before the eventual exodus of Suzuki Malaysia in 2016.

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Measuring in at 4,300 mm in length, 1,785 mm in width and 1,585 mm with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm, the 2022 S-Cross will compete with the likes of the Honda HR-V when it eventually goes on sale, depending on the market.

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Powering the new S-Cross is Suzuki’s K14D Boosterjet 1.4-litre turbocharged engine which is aided by a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that uses a 14 PS / 50 Nm Motor Generator Unit (MGU).

The MGU supports both hybrid driving and EV driving (inactive engine) for lower fuel consumption.

The power unit delivers a maximum output of 129 PS and 235 Nm of torque, comparable in terms of power to Honda’s 1.5-litre i-MMD e:HEV (109 PS / 253 Nm) that features in Honda City RS (and upcoming City RS Hatchback).

Also read: 2021 Suzuki Swift Sport (ZC33S) in Malaysia – Who is it for exactly?

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Power is sent to all four-wheels via Suzuki’s AllGrip 4x4 via either a 6-speed auto or manual transmission for the European market.

Whilst the nderpinnings and powertrain of the new S-Cross are largely carried over from the previous generation, the styling and proportions are far closer to a traditional SUV now.

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A taller front hood and bolder front fascia give the S-Cross an more purposeful looks, whilst squared wheel arch mouldings and prominent shoulder line highlights strong proportions from the flanks.

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The interior, bearing some similarity to the Suzuki Swift, features a central 9-inch infotainment touchscreen which is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and comes with a 360-degree view camera.

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In addition to driving support functions such as autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, lane departure prevention, the S-Cross will offer adaptive cruise control with stop & go and rear cross traffic alert.

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Manufactured at Suzuki’s Hungarian subsidiary Magyar Suzuki Corporation, sales of the all-new S-Cross will start in Europe from the end of 2021, followed by export to Latin America, Oceania, and Asia.

Also read: RM 169k 2021 Suzuki Jimny is expensive? First 2 shipments sold out, more coming

Arvind

Senior Writer

Arvind can't remember a time when he didn't wheel around a HotWheels car. This love evolved into an interest in Tamiya and RC cars and finally the real deal 1:1 scale stuff. Passion finally lead to formal training in Mechanical Engineering. Instead of the bigger picture, he obsesses with the final drive ratio and spring rates of cars and spends the weekends wondering why a Perodua Myvi is so fast.

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