MARUTI S CROSS REVIEW
Expected Price of maruti S-Cross
Rs 9.00 L - 13.00 LExp. Launch Date: August 2015
HIGHLIGHTS
July 24, 2015: Maruti Suzuki, the largest selling passenger car brand of the country, is set to introduce its new crossover S-Cross on August 5th. Unlike their other cars, the S-Cross will have independent stores under the name Nexa and will be retailed and serviced only through that. The S-Cross is the debut vehicle for the 1.6-litre MJD diesel engine in India. Coming from the same Fiat engine family as the 1.3-litre mill that a large part of the Maruti cars already uses, the bigger engine is fitted with a variable geometry turbocharger and produces 118bhp and best-in-class 320Nm of torque. The 1.3-litre engine will also be available with the lower variants, along with a five-speed manual gearbox, whereas the 1.6 version gets a six-speed manual. The S-Cross will compete against the likes of Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano, Ford EcoSport and the recently launched Hyundai Creta.
OVERVIEW
Maruti Suzuki's anticipated crossover from the 2014 Indian Auto Expo is coming next month. The vehicle has dropped SX4 tag from the name and is now christened as S Cross . It was recently unveiled at the 2015 IIFA awards ceremony in Malaysia. According to the latest report, the company has also started the production of this vehicle at its Gurgaon-based plant. Moreover, bookings are expected to start soon.
In terms of looks, the vehicle looks more of a crossover than a compact SUV. The styling justifies its crossover traits, unlike the European version, the Indian spec car gets new twin-slat chrome radiator grille. The new grille is flanked around the humongous swept black headlamps. The headlights get projector headlamps with daytime running LEDs, projector headlamps are expected to be standard. Speaking of the side profile, compared to its European country, Indian version did not get the diamond cut alloys.
Adding on the cabin, the vehicle gets an all-black cabin with silver inserts and since it is not a sub-4m vehicle, the space inside is decent enough. The boot space is also comparable with the rest of the peers in the segment. Moreover, the company's first crossover in the country will also feature SmartPlay touchscreen infotainment system, similar to that of the Ciaz. Apart from this, the vehicle will offer automatic air conditioning with rear AC vents. And in terms of safety, Maruti will offer dual front airbags while multiple airbags can be expected on this vehicle along with ABS and EBD.
Mechanically, the vehicle is expected to come with multiple engine options to keep the prices varied over the range. Starting with the diesel, the crossover with 1.6-litre DDiS diesel Fiat sourced engine has been spied in the country and is most likely to be available with it. Apart from this, there will be engines from the sedan both 1.3-litre DDiS200 diesel and 1.4-litre K14B petrol.
The 1.6-litre diesel, just like in Europe, will be mated to a 6-Speed manual while the rest of the motors will be mated to a 5-Speed manual. It is also expected, that it might come with a CVT automatic transmission, on later stages. The 2015 Maruti Suzuki S Cross will pitch head-on-head with Renault Duster, upcoming Hyundai Creta, Nissan Terrano along with Mahindra Scorpio and Tata Safari.
EXTERIORS
The front fascia gets a bold twin-slat chrome radiator grille with a chunkier logo. The headlamps get projector headlamps with daytime running LEDs (that is first for any Maruti till date). The bumper is dual tone featuring faux silver bash guard and chrome highlights around the fog lamps. The S-Cross gets all-around body cladding with silver inserts along with dual tone rear bumper. Speaking of the boot, the crossover will get hatch like boot along with wrap-around taillamps (non-LED). There's a high mounted LED stop lamp and it also features rear fog lamp and reflectors on the rear bumper.
The crossover features subtle silver roof rails and the B-pillar is blacked-out giving it the much needed tough looks. The outside rear view mirrors get side repeaters while there is a little antenna mounted at the rear. Moreover, the vehicle gets muscular lines all over the contour with understated wheel arches.
Exterior Measurements
In terms of dimensions, the vehicle will come with an overall length of 4300mm, which is pretty competitive in the segment. Meanwhile, it will have an overall width of 1575mm along with a height of 1575mm. Its minimum ground clearance is about 165mm in other global markets, but it is expected that Maruti could slightly raise it. In addition to this, its wheelbase measures around 2600mm, ensuring a spacious cabin inside.
INTERIORS
The vehicle will get all-black interiors with a dash of silver for the highlights. The dual- dial instrumentation cluster features a larger driver information screen at the center. The multi-function steering wheel is similar to that of all the pricier Maruti on sale in the country. The vehicle also gets plenty of storage spaces for all your nigglings along with bottle holders.
It is a five-seater and has individual headrests for all the five passengers. The seats are expected to get leather upholstery for the higher trims while lower trims will get fabric upholstery. And for better cooling, the company has also provided rear AC vents in the crossover. Moreover, the driver seat is expected to get manual height adjustment while the seats are expected to get good lumbar support and likely to be firm compared to any of the Maruti on sale right now.
Adding on the central console, just like the sedan, the lower trims will get Bluetooth enabled audio system while the top trims get 7-inch touch enabled audio system with built-in navigation. Just below the audio system, it features automatic climate control AC, lower trims are expected to offer manual controls for the AC. Apart from these, the center console is also expected to be equipped with a 12V power socket for charging mobiles and other electronic devices.
Interior Comfort
In terms of interior comfort, the crossover will be decently loaded to take on its rivals in this very popular segment. To start with, there will be a SmartPlay touch enabled infotainment system to be offered with it. This system offers built-in GPS along with smartphone integration with audio streaming along with calling & SMS read-outs. Apart from this there's also a non-touch Bluetooth enabled audio system on offer. Moreover, the steering wheel gets button of audio and calling controls. It also offers automatic climate control air conditioning which many opponents in the segment does not offer. To add-on the all-around cooling, the company will also offer rear AC louvers in the crossover. The vehicle will also get front and rear arm rests. Apart from this, it will get regular stuff like electronic power steering, power windows, cooled glove box, etc. The instrument cluster of this model series would be integrated with a lot of functions that further turn out useful in giving updates about the vehicle's status. The list would include a low fuel warning light, driver seat belt reminder notification, an electronic trip-meter, a tachometer, a digital clock, external temperature display, digital odometer and many other warning and notifications for keeping the driver updated.
Interior Measurements
This upcoming crossover seems quite good in terms of its interior dimensions and this indicates that it will have enough leg and shoulder room for its passengers. Moreover, considering its total height, it can also be said that it gives sufficient headroom. It also gets a spacious boot compartment of 430-litres of boot space, which can be further increased by folding its rear seat.
MILEAGE
Starting with the petrol, as the engine will be borrowed from the sedan, efficiency is expected to the somewhat similar. The Ciaz delivers 20.73 kmpl, expect the vehicle to deliver an overall fuel efficiency of somewhere near 18 kmpl considering the overall weight of the crossover. Out of both of the diesel, the 1.3-litre DDiS is likely to be more fuel efficient, expect it to deliver nearly 23 kmpl while the punchier 1.6-litre will get just over 20 kmpl of overall fuel efficiency approximately.
POWER OF MARUTI S CROSS
The 1.4-litre K14B churns out 93.7bhp at 6000rpm and peak torque output of 130Nm at 4000rpm along with the 1.3-litre diesel engine that produces 88.8bhp at 4000rpm and a maximum torque of 200Nm at 1750rpm. The highlight of the engine line-up - the 1.6-litre MultiJet diesel musters 118bhp at 3750rpm along with a max torque of 320Nm at 1750rpm.
STEREO & ACCESSORIES
The top end variants are anticipated to come with the SmartPlay infotainment system. The system debuted with the Ciaz in the country. It features a touchscreen display and supports Bluetooth connectivity. It connects to different media devices and provides quick access to audio playback. Moreover, it also supports voice commands as well as satellite navigation. However, the remaining trims might not be getting this unit instead, these might come with an integrated audio system with Bluetooth. This will include a CD/MP3 player and supports USB connectivity as well as Aux-in port. All the variants might be bestowed with four high quality speakers and two tweeters as well. Besides these, the mid and top end variants could also be offered with a steering wheel that is mounted with audio switches. On the other hand, the company might also provide it with a few optional features, which the vehicle owners can choose as per their requirement. The list of these optional features includes auxiliary cable, i-Pad holder, DVD entertainment, scuff plates, cargo liner, portable cooler, dash and floor mats. At the same time, its exteriors can also be decorated with headlight and bonnet protectors, hood air deflector, fog light kit, door visors, rear spoiler and many other such aspects.
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BRAKING & HANDLING
The crossover features front wheels fitted with ventilated disc brakes and the rear ones with solid disc brakes globally. However, the Indian version is expected to get drums at the rear. And ABS with EBD is most likely to be standard in the vehicle. In terms of suspension, its front axle will get McPherson strut while the rear one could get a torsion beam. Moreover, both these axles can be further accompanied by coil springs that will help in making the ride smoother. On the other hand, it is expected to have an electronic power-assisted steering system making maneuverability quite easier to the driver even in heavy traffic conditions.
SAFETY & SECURITY
It is expected to be offered with three-point seat belts for all passengers, wherein front seat should get height adjustable belt and it also has driver seat belt reminder notification on the instrument panel. This vehicle would also be incorporated with the Anti-Lock Braking system along with Electronic Brake-force Distribution and emergency Brake Assist system, which will further bolster the braking mechanism and are expected to be standard. The driver and front passenger will be provided with airbags, which enhances the safety quotient in case of a collision. It might also get the hill assist feature, which helps in keeping the vehicle stable and under control when driving on hills. In addition to all these, the list might also include engine immobilizer for preventing the vehicle from unauthorized entry, high mount stop lamp, rear defogger, door ajar warning lamp on instrument panel, and a few other such aspects that should aid in giving maximum protection to its passengers.
WHEELS
It is anticipated that the neatly crafted wheel arches of this upcoming vehicle might be offered with a set of 16 steel and alloy wheels, depending on the variants. This vehicle will also be equipped with a full-size spare wheel with all other tools required for changing a flat tyre.
Editor : Vikas Arora
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