This bargain-priced, reliable compact crossover has a lot going for it, says Euan Doig
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross // Need to know
How much?
£4000-£20,000
The SX4 S-Cross isn’t the sort of car in which people tend to do a high mileage, so there are many low-to averagemileage examples out there on the market.
A budget of around £5500 will net you an early 1.6-litre petrol SZ3 with a mileage of less than 80,000 on the clock, while a similar budget can get you a 1.6 diesel with a similar mileage.
Increase your spend to £8000 and you can get your hands on a high-spec 1.6 SZT with fewer than 30,000 miles under its belt.
You’ll need to up your budget to £13,000 if you want one of the BoosterJet engines – we’d say they’re worth it.
What will it tow?
Kerbweight 1260kg
Towing limit 1200kg
Noseweight limit 75kg
85% match 1071kg
How much is a towball?
Swan-neck towbar £165.46
Witter detachable towbar £256.59
Fitting extra (from www.pfjones.co.uk)
What about servicing?
Interim service £77.05
Full service £112.14
(Prices supplied by Servicing Stop, www. servicingstop.co.uk)