Can the new unpretentious Suzuki S-Cross tow? S-Cross maximum towing capacity? Need a S-Cross towbar?

Can the new unpretentious Suzuki S-Cross tow? S-Cross maximum towing capacity? Need a S-Cross towbar?

Suzuki is positioning its new S-Cross as a flagship model, refreshed on the outside and more expensive than its predecessor.  The 3rd Generation Suzuki S-Cross is still a small family SUV that emphasises its core value for money proposition, now packed with more standard equipment.

Aesthetic changes were needed and the new design gives the S-Cross a bolder, more muscular design that enhances its presence with larger and more angular wheel arches and smooth flowing lines. The front design incorporates a raised bonnet line, a deep black front grille and new design 'three LED position' headlamps supposed to help portray a high centre of gravity. This theme continues at the rear with larger lights that integrate horizontally with the rear to emphasise a sense of width, in addition to standardised roof rails and an integrated rear spoiler.

The new S-Cross is 4,300mm long, 1,785mm wide and 1,593mm tall.  The Suzuki’s wheelbase measures 2,600mm. 

The 1.4 engine is more than adequate for the lightweight S-Cross.   It develops 129hp and 235Nm of torque, which is plenty in a car that weighs just 1,330kg in its top-spec trim. Suzuki says the engine can propel the front-wheel drive model from 0–100 in 9.5 seconds, which falls to 10.2 seconds for four-wheel drive versions.

The muscular design makes the S-Cross look larger than reality - it is on the long side, but no issue parking it around town.  All models come with front and rear parking sensors, as well as a rear parking camera. Top spec cars come with a 360-degree camera, giving you a bird’s eye view of the car when parking. What’s more, the door mirrors are wide and there is lots of glass in the cabin, so visibility is more than adequate. 

The boot has 430 litres with the seats up. The wide boot opening makes loading larger items easier, the adjustable boot floor can be raised so that it lines up with the boot lip, and when the backs of the rear seats are folded down, it makes the whole area flat. The boot is square, with deep storage areas on either side. There’s also a removable luggage cover to keep contents out of sight and a couple of hooks for securing movable items down or for a luggage net.
It must be remembered that the full hybrid S-Cross has a much smaller boot, at just 293 litres. The difference in capacity is due to the hybrid system’s high-voltage battery pack – it occupies the normally empty space under the boot board. As a result, the hybrid model might be less suited to family life.
Need to carry more or to use a bike carrier to take your bikes along on the next weekend away? Why not make your Suzuki even more practical by fitting a towbar?  Suzuki has rated the new S-Cross at a maximum of 1500kgs - double check your owner's manual as it is option specific eg. the Hybrid and Pano roof have reduced capacity . 

The inside has also been lightly refreshed, although nothing to write home about.  There is plenty of room up front for the driver and passenger without having to touch elbows. The seating position is high, which makes it easy to get in and out of. Headroom is good, too, even with the sliding panoramic sunroof.
Rear occupants cannot complain, the wide rear windows and the massive panoramic roof also allow lots of light to flood into the cabin, making the space look bigger than it is. There’s plenty of legroom (due to the S-Class being longer than competitors), but realistically 3 adults will the comfort level drop.

A new dashboard design is pronounced, fitted with either a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the entry-level S-Cross or a 9.0-inch display in the higher models.  All models include dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and start, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, adaptive cruise control with speed limiter, 17-inch alloy wheels, auto-on LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, a 4.2-inch colour instrument display with analogue gauges, standard satellite navigation, AM, FM and digital DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and integrated trip computer functions. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are wired in the entry-level model – with wireless CarPlay connectivity in the higher-end models.

Standard safety equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, a parking camera and driver-assistance technology such as lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, blindspot monitoring and hill-hold assist. There are also aluminium roof rails and electrically folding door mirrors.

Definitely, you get a bang for your buck and a safe and unpretentious option if you are looking for a new SUV.

Higher spec option includes a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree parking camera, a nine-inch infotainment system and diamond-cut 17-inch wheels.

Suzuki has recently launched an app for the S-Cross called, you guessed it: Suzuki Connect. It allows drivers to track the location of their car, lock its doors and log their driving history from their smartphones.

The S-Cross is a value-for-money small SUV, that ticks many boxes and is a step up from the previous model.  A tad boring, yes, but practical, cheap to run and full of standard options.  Looking to tow with your new S-Cross.  We have a full range of towbars specially designed for the new S-Cross.  Order today.