Used Suzuki S-Cross cars for sale

The S-Cross comes in one form only – a five-door, five-seat small SUV with a hatchback-style boot lid – sitting above the smaller Suzuki Vitara in the lineup. It replaces the older Suzuki SX4 S-Cross and comes with a host of upgrades, although its predecessor offers similar practicality and represents better value for money as a used car.

There’s loads of competition in this class so the Suzuki has its work cut out if it wants to impress. Buyers may want to cross shop cars like the Nissan Juke, MG ZS, Skoda Kamiq, Peugeot 2008, Kia Stonic, Hyundai Kona or Citroen C3 Aircross.

The Suzuki S-Cross comes in at 4.3 metres long – the exact same length as the Peugeot 2008 and within a few millimetres of most of its competition in this class. Its bulky looks might make it look like a fairly large car, but its footprint is mostly the same as family hatchbacks like the Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf. As a result, it’s not too tricky to fit into tight parking spots – aided by standard-fit all-round parking sensors and a reversing camera, plus a 360-degree parking camera on top-spec Ultra cars.

It’s far from the largest SUV you can buy, but the S-Cross offers lots of interior space considering its modest size. There’s a lot of elbow and knee room for rear passengers, although tall adults might find their heads brush the ceiling slightly. The boot is large and easily accessed although you do lose some space if you opt for the 1.5-litre Full Hybrid model.

There are two petrol engines offered for the S-Cross. Most use a turbocharged mild-hybrid unit with a manual or optional auto gearbox, although you’ll find the odd Full Hybrid model, which is automatic only. Both engines are available with AllGrip four-wheel drive on top-spec Ultra models.

The majority of buyers will be best served by the 1.4-litre mild-hybrid engine as it's the most common and most affordable choice. You might want to consider the Full Hybrid version if you do lots of city driving and need an automatic gearbox.

The Suzuki S-Cross is optionally available with the company’s AllGrip four-wheel-drive system. This will automatically shuffle power around to the tyres with the most grip to keep you moving over slippery surfaces. AllGrip comes standard on S-Cross cars in Ultra trim, regardless of which engine is specified.

Two-wheel-drive versions are still a good choice for all-season driving thanks to their fairly tall ride height. You can always fit a set of winter tyres, too, to give you excellent grip in chilly conditions.