Maruti Suzuki S-Presso Review

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is a compact entry-level car, which is completely designed and developed by Maruti Suzuki, in-house. The S-Presso production version was showcased at the Auto Expo 2018 by Maruti. With the craze of SUV showing no sign of abatement, Maruti Suzuki states that with this new S-Presso, they brewed a new segment - the Mini SUV.  When we talk about its looks, this car is really a hatch, a bit like an SUV. It was designed from the very outset as an SUV, and this is apparent in its design.

Here in this article, we will have a look at the exterior, interior as well as other important features of this car. All the important aspects related to this car will be discussed.

Key Features

A 1.0-liter three-cylinder petrol engine is connected to a five-speed gear and an AMT. Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is expected to draw power from this arrangement. The fuel efficiency of close to 25 km per litre is expected from the Maruti S-Presso. The 12V power socket with a USB input socket is accompanied by the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso. The S-Presso has a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The switches on the dashboard are used to operate front power windows.

Exterior

Inspired by the Future S concept presented at the 2018 Auto Expo, the exterior of the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is very elegant. Upfront, as well as compact headlights with halogen units, are provided. Daytime LED lights are available only as a supplement. The lateral profile is supplied with a slightly curvy shaped wheel arch. The S-Presso comes with pull door handles with top-quality alloy wheels. In the back, the S-Presso is fitted with compact tail lights.

Interior

A modern dashboard layout is available in the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso cabin. It is designed with an all-black color scheme and silver accents, creating a contrasting effect. The instrument cluster and the 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system are installed on the center console. The Micro-SUV comes with a contrasting pattern in an all-black material. The S-Presso top-specific trims are equipped with controlled audio and mobile controls but lack electrically adjustable ORVMs. Furthermore, the air conditioning is not automatic and the rear windows are not powered windows.

Engine Options

A 1.0-liter 3-cylinder petrol engine is placed under the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso. This engine can churn out 67 hp and a maximum torque of 90 Nm. The same engine is currently available on the lower-specific variant of the Maruti Suzuki WagonR. However, the same has been updated for the S-Presso to comply with the upcoming emission regulations for BS-6.

Transmission System

A five-speed manual gearbox is standard for all variants in the transmission set up of Maruti Suzuki S-Presso. Furthermore, a 5-speed AMT unit is also available. The transmission system of this car is very robust and will require zero or no maintenance as you travel with it. The quality of the transmission system is good and you will not face any problem related to it.

Safety

The Maruti S-Presso uses air disc brakes on the front for braking along with rear drum brakes. The S-Presso is furnished with a driver-side airbag, EBD ABS, rear car park sensors, and a driver as well as passenger seatbelt warning system as standard across the range. Thus, we have seen that this car has all the important safety features required by a safe car. You will find this car safe to drive and without any risk.

Mileage

The Standard and LXI versions of the S-Presso promise 21.4 kmpl fuel efficiency. Whether in manual or automatic versions, the variants are expected to provide 21.7 kmpl for fuel-efficiency. From this, we can conclude that this car has good mileage and it will be indeed worth to travel long distances in this particular car.

Pricing

The ex-showroom price of Maruti Suzuki S-Presso begins at the rate of 3.71 Lakh, going up to the rate of 5.14 Lakh. The top version on the road is Rs. 5.6 Lakh. In 14 different variants, Maruti Suzuki offers S-Presso. Thus, we have seen that the price of this car is moderate. It is neither too high, nor it is too low. You can easily afford this car and enjoy the different features offered by it.