Suzuki hopes to speak more in the crossover segment through S-SX4 Cross facelift. Since the initial launch in 2016 and then GIIAS, a pioneer of crossover in Indonesia has a significant enough force to fight its competitors, namely price. Is compared to the features offered are extremely interesting, far below its opponents.
Facelift version of the increase of Rp 7 million. S-Cross manual variant of the 256 million to Rp and Rp automatic 268.85 million. Keep so the cheapest, although not many feature additions. Well, rival the most approaching there's a Honda HR-V 1.5 type s. Variants low HR-V have two variants as well, the manual transmission CVT 272 million and Rp Rp 282 million. What if the two are juxtaposed?
Design and dimensions
The modernist design of the Honda HR-V is indeed the most attractive among its competitors. The game's decisive and sharp lines, creating a futuristic design that is easily liked the tastes of many people. Almost from all sides, there is no corner of the less proportional. The silhouette of the coupe was created thanks to its roofs swooping back and door handles hidden pillars C.
S latest experiencing permak-Cross at the face. The main lights so more small and angled down. Then wrap the large grille Chrome accent labelled. Dashing impression on the previous generation, the SX4 is gone replaced with a design that is more sweet. In appearance, it is more delicious looking at HR-V.
S-dimensional Cross (4,300 x 1,785 x 1,595 mm) is slightly larger than the HR-V (4,294 x 1,772 x 1,580). But the size is not always in line on a piece of the cabin. HR-V are a bit more spacious and comfortable than S-Cross. Flexibility is also better thanks to the upholstery setting identical brother se-trains, Jazz.
Features
Although the price is cheapest, S-Cross is in no way malu-maluin in the Affairs of the feature. Though not outrageously presents a lot of gimmick, but it's been fairly complete standard needs a crossover. Minus konstrol stability or traction control on safety features, S-Cross is quite prominent as there are cruise control, paddle shift, key engines and LED lights.
HR-V type S is indeed the most variant being low. But that does not mean the feature so the terminim in its class. The features of his more complete from S-Cross. Such as the existence of the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Hill Start Assist (HSA) and the Emergency Stop Signal (ESS). Minusnya, does not have a start/stop engine button, audio steering switch, paddle shift and cruise control.
Performance
Both cars offers the performance of a machine that is quite balanced, although the HR-V was superior on paper. But they have their own characteristics and different sensations. Suzuki S-Cross offers older M15A engine 4-cylinder 1.5-liter DOHC VVT with 109 PS and torque 138 Nm. As a retailer, there are manual transmission 5-speed and 6-speed conventional matik.
While HR-V engine wear that tegolong was long also, L15A I4 engine 4-cylinder 1.5-litre SOHC i-VTEC powered 120 PS and 145 Nm torque Transmission options. 6-speed manual and CVT. S-Cross Ride more comfortable with good suspension curbs. If HR-V characteristic Honda fit rigid but stable at high speeds.
Conclusion
A fairly balanced comparison between entry level variant of the Honda HR-V and Suzuki SX4 S-Cross. HR-V type S more expensive but has a more advanced safety features. Are S-Cross, features pemanja for the driver as well as passengers. HR-V drive characteristic sporty typical Honda. While the S-Cross more comfortable with dings relatively tender.