Suzuki S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet 140 HP Cool – Road test
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Suzuki S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet 140 HP Cool – Road test
Suzuki's 1.4 Boosterjet petrol-powered crossover has the right amount of consumption and rides well.
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The S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet is a worthy alternative to the diesel version: with careful management, the savings are more than 2.000 euros, and the consumption is excellent. There is plenty of space on board and the Cool setup is fairly complete.
Jump to the plastic surgeon and here's a new one Suzuki S-Cross. The vertical chrome-plated grille transforms - quite a bit - the appearance of the Japanese crossover, making it more like a "low SUV". The nose and some more modern headlights have been removed, but the Suzuki S-Cross is still the same practical crossover. The version we tested is the 1.4L turbocharged Boosterjet engine. C. With direct injection and 140-speed manual transmission, all-wheel drive and Cool system.
city
In the face 4,3 meters length and almost 1,8 wide, suzuki s-cross it is not exactly a small car, but in city traffic it is not at all uncomfortable. This is thanks to the very light clutch and the 1.4 Boosterjet engine, which is so flexible that it allows you to drive in sixth position at 60 km / h by “removing” the accelerator pedal. So, being a gasoline engine, it also has the advantage that it warms up faster and has no FAP problems when used on short trips, which is important.
Le performance they are adequate: 0-100 km / h in 10,5 seconds and 200 km / h maximum speed;
the only drawback is rear visibility. The cool version lacks front and rear parking sensors, but they can be added by paying 189 euros.
Outside the city
La Suzuki S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet loves medium to long distance trips, preferably with a lot of corners. It feels like a thin car (weighs only 1290 kg): the precise and well-weighted steering and comfortable gear lever make the Suzuki S-Cross very pleasant to drive.
1.4 Boosterjet provides 140 h.p. and 220 Nm of torque: it is clearly a nicer engine than the 1.6 diesel, it is more velvety, elastic and quiet, even if at medium revs it does not have the same power as the 1.6 diesel; on the other hand, it has more reach and more linear delivery.
When used correctly (1.000 to 2.000 rpm with a little gasoline), it will effortlessly take you on a ride wherever you go with very little consumption. The house claims the combined use is 5,6 l / 100 km, but with (very) careful management we have been able to achieve more; A good win for a turbocharged gasoline engine. However, when climbs and mountainous areas begin, the flow increases significantly, but let's assume that the real 16 km / l is within reach.
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La Suzuki S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet 4X4 It also has good trail running skills, with the seat not fatiguing and the cab good at isolating sounds and noises. Consumption at cruising speed is not as good as on out-of-town routes, but not prohibitive either.
Life on board
Lo space this is what is expected from one The crossover is 4,3 meters long. La suzuki s-cross The 1.4 Boosterjet 4X4 has an abundance of centimeters for even the tallest passengers (even at the back) and 430-liter trunk easy to use and with a comfortable double bottom, but with a slightly high load threshold. With this restyling finish: the center of the dashboard is now soft to the touch (and prettier in appearance), but a lot of hard plastic remains; on the other hand, the infotainment screen is now better implemented on the dashboard. In short, nothing is transcendental, but the overall perceived quality is higher.
Price and costs
La Suzuki S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet 4X4 has a list price 24.490 eurowhich is about 2.000 euros less than the same version with a 1.6 diesel engine producing 120 hp. Consumption is really low, and the advantage in terms of practicality (and economy, especially in the city) compared to a diesel engine is significant; if you don't make long trips often, then things change. The 3-year 100.000 km warranty also includes roadside assistance and free checks.
safety
La Suzuki S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet 4X4 has a 5-star Euro NCAP certification for safety. Automatic safe braking is standard on the Top version.
Our findings
DIMENSIONS
| Length | 430 см |
| width | 178 см |
| height | 158 см |
| Trunk | 430-1250 liters |
TECHNOLOGY
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| Traction | |
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| Potenza | 140 CV and 5.500 weights |
| couple | 220 Nm |
WORKING
| 0-100 km / h | 10.5 with |
| Velocità Massima | 200 km / h |
| consumption | 5,6 l / 100 km |
| emissions | 27 (g / km) CO2 |
