Suzuki SX4 S-Cross displayed at Guangzhou Motor Show

Suzuki has showcased the SX4 S-Cross at the ongoing Guangzhou Motor Show in China. This iteration of the SX4 S-Cross is the refreshed version that was already sold in China.

This compact crossover is larger than the previous variant and measures 4,300mm in length, 1,795mm in width, 1,575mm in height and 2,600mm in wheelbase. It is the same vehicle sold in some markets in Europe as a replacement to the SX4 hatchback. The most evident change is the plastic body cladding that differentiates it from its predecessor. The car now features a three piece horizontal slat chrome grille, projector headlamps, DRLs and fog lamps in the front and new bumpers at the rear. The alloy wheels get a new design as well. The cabin is similar to the Swift and the recently launched Ciaz in the Indian market.

While the SX4 S-Cross offered globally is powered by the 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, we don't expect the car to be launched in India with this engine option. This might be replaced by the 1.4-litre petrol mill and the 1.3-litre DDiS motor that is currently seen on many cars from the manufacturer in our country. The transmission systems might include the five-speed manual transmission or a CVT gearbox.

While the car was recently launched in Malaysia, the Maruti Suzuki SX4 S-Cross made its debut in India at the Auto Expo at the beginning of this year. The company has been testing the crossover on Indian roads since then and is expected to launch the car at the start of 2015. Expected to be priced in the range of Rs 12-15 lakh bracket, it will make an entry in the highly competitive mid-size crossover segment and rival the latest Mahindra Scorpio, Renault Duster and Nissan Terrano.

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