The 2017 Maruti S-Cross‘ launch is expected in the
coming weeks. Ahead of that, a report from CarToq reveals some of the changes
and specifications of the facelift.
The 2017 Maruti S-Cross will sell in the same grades
as now: Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The Zeta and Alpha grades will feature
new 16-inch precision-cut alloy wheels. The new S-Cross will have wider (215
mm) tyres. While the outgoing model has HID projector headlamps, the facelifted
model will have LED projector headlamps. Again, only the top two grades will
enjoy these features.
With the facelift, the Maruti Ciaz’s Stargaze Blue
will replace the Urban Blue body colour. The Smartplay infotainment system will
feature inbuilt Android Auto compatibility.
Visual changes to the Maruti S-Cross will mainly
revolve around the exterior. Redesigned headlamps and new hood crease lines
lend more aggression to the crossover’s face. The new chrome grille with
vertical slats makes the vehicle look more premium. Complementing these changes
is a remodelled bumper lending some freshness to the chin. At the back, the
tail lamp graphics are new.
Maruti Suzuki will discontinue
the 118 hp 1.6-litre DDiS 320 diesel engine option. The 1.3-litre
DDiS 200 diesel engine will continue. This unit currently produces 88 hp at 4,000 rpm and 200 Nm of torque 1,750 rpm and is paired to a 5-speed
manual transmission. Maruti Suzuki has reportedly added SHVS and has
recalibrated the powertrain to improve the mileage from 23.65 km/l to 25.1
km/l. A petrol option or an automatic transmission is not planned, as per a
recent report.