The Suzuki S-Cross never grabbed headlines, and that is part of its charm. This is the compact SUV for the value minded buyer who wants light, easy motoring with a turbo engine that does more than the numbers imply. It sits beneath the big names on price and asks to be judged on how it drives.

Amelia threads it through town and finds a light, willing car that makes the daily grind painless. The turbo engine pulls with surprising ease, the car feels nimble in tight car parks, and the Prestige grade adds the comfort gear without inflating the price. She points out the cabin design is plain, a reminder of where the money was and was not spent.

This suits the buyer who wants frugal, fuss free motoring and is happy to trade showroom sparkle for substance. Anyone chasing a premium cabin feel will want to look up market. The S-Cross is the underdog that rewards the buyer who actually drives the cars on the shortlist.

The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.