2014 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross engine specs released; diesel motor is a Fiat MultiJet

10/07/2013 - 13:05 | ,   | Nithyanandh K

Yesterday we brought you the spyshots of the 2014 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross which was caught testing in Italy.

Front three quarters of the 2014 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

The new car which made its world premiere at the Geneva show earlier this year has clearly graduated a segment above. While the outgoing car was a B Segment contender, the new car will compete with C Segment crossovers such as the Nissan Qashqai.

Rear three quarters of the 2014 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

So far, Suzuki was secretive about the car's engine specifications. All we knew is the car comes with a 1.6 petrol and diesel engines. The Japanese car maker has now announced that the 1.6 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine develops 120hp and 156 Nm of torque. The diesel engine is the 1.6 litre Fiat MultiJet unit which produces an identical 120hp. The peak torque generated is an impressive 320 Nm.

Interior of the 2014 Suzuki Sx4 S-Cross

The petrol motor delivers a combined fuel economy of 18.51kpl when mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The diesel variant has a combined fuel economy of 23.08kpl.

Engine bay of the 2014 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

The 2014 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross will go on sale in the Europe shortly and will leverage the world's new found interest in anything that is classified as a crossover. The car will be made in Suzuki's facility in Hungary.

Double sunroof of the 2014 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

Maruti Suzuki has to make do with the current SX4 until the sedan version of the new car arrives.

[Source: Autoevolution.com]

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