Suzuki Queensland aligns S-Cross offer with other Australian distributor

Suzuki Queensland has lowered the entry point to the S-Cross SUV range by $5,000 by adding two front-wheel-drive (FWD) variants to the model range.

The new S-Cross will be available from $39,990 drive-away when it becomes available in Queensland and the northern rivers area of New South Wales, in September 2023.

The two new models follow on from the launch in Queensland of an entirely new S-Cross model featuring Suzuki’s All Grip drive system, late last year. The FWD cars are known as the S-Cross and S-Cross Plus, while the all-wheel-drive cars are known as the S-Cross All Grip and the S-Cross Plus All Grip. 

The All Grip Plus model also has the option of a panoramic sunroof.

The new model designations now remove any of the confusion experienced by some insurance companies when seeking to identify vehicles sold by independent Queensland Suzuki importer and distributor, Suzuki Auto Co. and those sold elsewhere in Australia. 

“Our current expectation is that the new FWD models of S-Cross should have filtered into dealerships by the end of September and with the good news that there are sufficient stocks to avoid the protracted waiting times which are so prevalent in the industry at present,” Suzuki Queensland’s general manager Paul Dillon says.

“Interest can be registered with Suzuki dealerships in Queensland and northern New South Wales immediately.” 

Suzuki’s 1.4 litre turbo intercooled engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission across the entire range.

The All Grip traction system automatically switches between two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive depending on road conditions and the driving style. 

The entry level FWD S-Cross for 2023 will deliver the highest levels of active safety yet offered on a Suzuki with electronic skid, speed management, collision, and avoidance systems.

They are delivered via Suzuki’s Dual Sensor Brake Support (DSBS) system featuring an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) a lane weaving alert and lane departure warning.  

It also incorporates an autonomous braking system that has three levels of assistance:

•          Potential forward collision warning

•          Forward collision mitigation and braking assistance and,

•          Full autonomous braking

Adaptive cruise control which regulates travelling distance to the vehicle in front, is standard across all models as is a speed limiter to assist drivers avoid exceeding speed limits in active school and traffic work zones.

Blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert systems are included in the safety package. The FWD S-Cross Plus adds in a 360 degree view camera as well as parking sensors front and rear.

The FWD models have the same heaters for both front seats as the All Grip models, with the Plus featuring genuine leather and leatherette to replace the fabric seats on the S-Cross in entry level trim.

All models also have Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radios for improved sound reception and broadcast information.

The higher spec S-Cross Plus models have a 9” screen (instead of 7”) and the addition of satellite navigation with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity systems.

Other differences include the finishes on the roof rails – painted black versus anodised silver – and painted versus polished alloy wheels.

Fuel economy for the new FWD S-Cross models is 4.9L/100km on the extra urban cycle, 7.6 on the urban cycle and 5.9L/100km on the combined. Combined CO2 is 138 g/km.

Pricing:

S-Cross 2WD               $39,990 recommended drive-away

S-Cross Plus 2WD       $42,490 recommended drive-away

S-Cross ALL GRIP       $44,990 recommended drive-away

S-Cross Plus ALL GRIP   $46,990 recommended drive-away