Maruti S-Cross
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Expected to be launched
in the market by the end of July.
The media drive program
of the Maruti S-Cross has begun, and initial impressions on the company’s
“premium crossover” have started coming in. We have consolidated few of the
impressions from the media drive, covering aspects such as ride quality, engine
performance, interior build quality and overall design.
The Maruti S-Cross
doesn’t follow the growing trend of aping the bold styling of an SUV
According to the media,
the exterior design of the S-Cross appears to look like a large, beefed-up
hatchback, which aims to offer customers a unique package. It doesn’t follow
the growing trend of aping the bold styling of an SUV, as seen in its rivals
like the Hyundai Creta or Renault Duster.
Compared to its rivals,
the Maruti S-Cross’ ground clearance of 180 mm is also on the lower side.
However, Maruti does get points in equipping the S-Cross with projector
headlamps and LED strips, two-slat chrome grille, and rain-sensing wipers.
Coming to the inside,
the S-Cross, apparently, redeems itself by featuring an all-black simple and
sporty interior. The build quality is reportedly the best in Maruti’s range so
far, with well damped buttons and generous use of soft-touch plastic. However,
Maruti have used the same switchgear from its smaller siblings, reason being
attributed to pricing.
The S-Cross, apparently,
redeems itself by featuring an all-black simple and sporty interior.
Driver comfort and
visibility is on the higher side, thanks to supportive seats and a lower
dashboard. The rear can easily accommodate three passengers, and has enough
space to stretch around. The seats also split in the 60:40 ratio, so as to
increase the S-Cross’ 353 liters boot volume to 810 liters of accessible
volume. Overall, the interior of the S-Cross seems to be a step up from any
Maruti currently available.
The S-Cross will debut
a new 1.6-liter “320 DDiS” diesel engine, which produces 118 bhp and 320Nm of
torque. Reviews suggest that the engine is smooth in getting off the line, but
feels sluggish before the turbo spools. Once the turbo kicks in, the S-Cross
has strong mid-range performance, which could help in quick overtakes. The tall
gearing makes it a great highway cruiser.
The less-powerful
S-Cross 200 DDiS engine packs the 1.3-litre diesel engine, which produces 89
bhp and 200 Nm of torque. This engine will power four variants: 1.3L Sigma,
1.3L Sigma (O), 1.3L Delta, 1.3L Zeta and 1.3L Alpha.
The new diesel motor
will be available in the 1.6L Delta, 1.6L Zeta & 1.6L Alpha variants.
The Maruti S-Cross
measures 4,300 mm long, 1,765 mm wide, 1,590 mm tall and has a wheelbase of
2,600 mm. To tackle Indian road conditions, the ground clearance is rated at
180 mm (unladen). Standard noteworthy features in the two Sigma variants
include dual airbags, all-wheel disc brakes with ABS.
According to to the
media, the exterior design of the Maruti S-Cross appears to look like a large,
beefed-up hatchback.
It seems that the
suspension set-up is a bit firm, but is able to iron out most small
irregularities on the road. With a firm set-up, the S-Cross feels more stable
at high speeds than SUVs.
