2014 Suzuki S-Cross Review: GL, GLX

Could Suzuki’s S-Cross possibly be the most high-achieving small SUV offered to Australia buyers in the past decade? Possibly (if perhaps not probably). Is the most expensive model variant in Suzuki’s Aussie line-up the hidden gem of its importer’s range? And why isn’t the S-Cross more popular?

The new Suzuki Swift boasts big gains in refinement over the previous model, is impressively efficient and is a staunch reminder of how good small cars It’s impressively efficient and light weight, but is Suzuki’s new Swift Hybrid good enough to out-gun the best-selling and newly revised MG3?

There are some real oddities in the new-car market. It’s well established that mid-size family SUVs do well, as it is true that affordable small cars have Plucky 4WD gets more safety and equipment but does that make it a more compelling buy at new-found price?

“New” is an interpretive label, particularly when officially applied to 2026’s ‘New’ Vitara Hybrid – or Vitara Turbo Hybrid, depending on your Suzuki A power drop and a price hike complement the debut of hybrid drive in the now 11-year-young Vitara

The Suzuki Ignis is a thrifty way to get around town, but does the tiny SUV live up to the claim as being all the car you’ll ever need?

Leapmotor has struggled to make its mark in a market swamped by affordable Chinese electric vehicles. At a time when rivals are experiencing explosive With lots of tech and a pricepoint to turn heads, is the new BO5 hatchback the car to firmly put China's Leapmotor on the map in a crowded EV market?

Kia’s petrol-powered K4 hatch appears to be fighting a losing battle against the wave of sharply priced small Chinese EVs. But for the purists, there’s still plenty to like

Remember the diminutive, fuel-sipping Japanese ‘Kei’ cars that used to populate Aussie roads during decades past? They never sold in huge numbers but they Unlike everyone else, Honda’s new small EV happens to be a tiny Kei-car on steroids – an engineering-led marvel that prioritises urban agility, space utilisation and driving fun

Another electric hot hatch joins the fray – with a host of retro design cuesAnother fully electric hot hatch joins the fray – with a host of retro design cues to satisfy the soul

Affordable small cars are back in vogue and while Geely EX2 hits plenty of high notes, it falls short of excellence

Chery and its upmarket, now-separated Omoda-Jaecoo sub-brand are finding plenty of love in Australia with astronomical sales growth driven by affordable, Can this stylish, price-busting electric SUV convert its enticing showroom appeal into decent quality and substance in the experience?

Our recent review of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA in petrol-hybrid form praised this all-new, third-generation model for its newfound handling fluidity, its The all-electric version of the third-gen CLA realises the potential of its new multi-powertrain platform, offering impressive range, ride, refinement and glossy tech.

The Cupra Raval VZ is an electric hot hatch with a bigger job than its four-metre footprint suggests. Cupra’s smallest model yet, the Raval is an EV The charming Spanish-built five-door isn’t the fastest electric hatch, but it’s one of the first of an emerging breed to capture what made hot hatches great in the first place

Reimagined medium sedan sees Stuttgart change course on powertrain diversity with strong signs it’s heading in the right direction

Honda Civic hybrid delivers excellent fuel consumption and dynamic handling, but pricing is hard to swallow

Yes, this is a new MG4, though it’s not a radical facelift of the electric hatchback of the same name that launched a few years ago as the first properly Is an electric small car that’s bigger than a Golf yet cheaper than an i30 too good to be true? Turns out, no!

Thanks for joining us this Friday, February 7th 2025. Notably in car news today: Jimny three-door and other Suzuki models retired due to ADR regulations, Notably in car news today: Jimny three-door and other Suzuki models retired due to ADR regulations, Nissan looking for new suitors as Honda merger deal falters, and more.

The substantially facelifted S-Cross small SUV comes standard with adaptive cruise control and wireless Apple CarPlay

Suzuki has completely overhauled its S-Cross SUV for 2022 with new styling and more tech on the model than ever before.

The new Suzuki S-Cross will arrive in Australia during 2022 and will compete with cars such as the Mazda CX-3 and Kia Stonic.

The Suzuki Jimny Heritage has returned, except for a pedal and a gear. After selling out its 2023 run of 300 in a day, Suzuki Australia announced another

Suzuki Australia has now fully unveiled a new ‘Rhino’ grade for the five-door Jimny XL, which is set to arrive in showrooms in July. Rather than an Rather than enhancing the Jimny’s impressive off-road ability, the new Rhino grade has focused on making its punchy 4x4 look cooler without adding substance

Suzuki Australia has teased pictures of a toughened up Jimny variant before it goes on-sale

Renault has declared its interest to build a Suzuki Jimny-rivalling compact off-roader, which will be known as the Bridger. Detailed alongside Renault’s Bridger Concept car developed by Renault should be in production by the end of 2027, with a choice of electric, hybrid, or petrol drivetrains

Suzuki Australia has today confirmed that the popular three-door version of its compact Jimny 4x4 wagon will return to local showrooms in early 2026 after New safety-compliant version of the cult 4x4 to hit showrooms a year after coming off sale for ADR infringements

Pricing for the pint-sized BYD Atto 1 electric vehicle has come in about $1000 lower than expected, with a list price of $23,990 plus on-road costs Modest power output and battery size help BYD achieve low price for base model, while gruntier, rangier up-spec grade demands a further $4000

Two of Australia’s cheapest compact cars gain much-needed safety improvements

Suzuki’s most popular model in Australia – the Jimny XL – is back on sale after a sudden and mysterious sales halt came into effect early last month. In After launching an investigation and immediately halting sales last month, Suzuki has resumed sales but provided little detail as to why the Jimny XL was under the microscope

High demand for the Suzuki Jimny in Australia has led the Japanese manufacturer to develop solutions to keep the compact four-wheel drive available to Strict emissions laws will clamp down on Suzuki’s ability to sell the Jimny profitably in Australia, but selling EVs will create breathing room

Suzuki will begin a modest product offensive in Australia next month with the release of the Fronx small SUV. While the Fronx has a list price of $28,990 Cheaper driveaway deal will make high-spec Fronx more competitive with Venue, Stonic and Yaris Cross

This year saw another massive wave of change in an already volatile car industry. New competitors like Zeekr entered the market, others like Citroen threw The Chasing Cars team reveals their favourite cars of 2024, as well as some that missed the mark during the year that was

Thanks for joining us this Friday 13 December 2024. Notably in car news today: the Suzuki Swift small car has achieved a shock one-star result from safety Every important car news story breaking today, in one convenient read