Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Prices Reduced, A ‘Limited Edition’ Model to Debut at 2016 Auto Expo

Prices of Maruti S Cross have been reduced by around Rs 2.05 lakh to make it a competitive offering. With an aim to counterbalance the impact of currency depreciation and raising costs, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has decided to reduce the prices of its premium crossover. This will also help the carmaker to re-position the vehicle as a more competitive option against Hyundai Creta and other rivals. The company is reported to sell over 17,000 units of the vehicle so far.

Besides this, the Indo-Japanese automaker is also planning to bring in a ‘limited edition’ of the S-Cross that will be showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo next month. Just so you know, MSI had launched the S-Cross Premia special edition at Rs. 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Based on the 1.3L Delta variant, the Maruti S-Cross Premia is being made available only in tier I cities including Bangalore, Mumbai and Hyderabad. This special edition comes with four major accessories – a Garmin 5-inch navigation system, reverse parking assist with a camera, fog lamps and alloy wheels. While, the regular Delta trim is equipped with standard audio system with a CD player and a remote and steel wheels with full wheel caps.

Though, the overall design and equipment of the S-Cross Premia edition remain unchanged. Since it’s just a special edition, no mechanical changes have been made to the vehicle. This special edition is powered by the Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre Multijet diesel engine that is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Similar to the regular models, the Maruti S-Cross Premia is sold exclusively via Maruti’s premium Nexa dealerships.

Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Price

*All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.

1.3 DDiS 200

S-Cross 1.3L Sigma – Rs. 7.79 lakh

S-Cross 1.3L Delta Premia – Rs. 8.99 lakh

S-Cross 1.3L Delta – Rs. 8.49 lakh

S-Cross 1.3L Zeta – Rs. 9.59 lakh

S-Cross 1.3L Alpha – Rs. 9.94 lakh

1.6L DDiS 320

S-Cross 1.6L Delta – Rs. 10.29 lakh

S-Cross 1.6L Zeta – Rs. 10.94 lakh

S-Cross 1.6L Alpha – Rs. 11.69 lakh

Despite lower exports and falling compact car sales, MSI claims a growth of 8.5% with 1.11 lakh unit sales in December, 2015. Company’s utility vehicles like S-Cross, Eritga and Gypsy have helped the company achieve 58.8% growth with 9,168 units for the same month. The company reported to export 7,816 units of the utility vehicles in December 2015 against 11,682 units of previous year.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross was launched in the country at an introductory price of Rs. 8.34 lakh, which is now brought down to Rs. 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Available in 8 variants across four trim levels, the S-Cross is the company’s first premium product to sell via Maruti’s independent NEXA retail outlets. The Maruti S-Cross rivals the Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster, Mahindra TUV300, Nissan Terrano, and others in the segment.

The Maruti S-Cross is offered with two diesel engine options – a 89bhp, 1.3-litre DDiS and an all-new 118bhp, 1.6-litre DDiS – combined with the front-wheel drive (FWD) system. While the former is available in 5 variants – 1.3L Sigma, 1.3L Sigma (O), 1.3L Delta, 1.3L Zeta and 1.3L Alpha, the latter one comes across three variants – 1.6L Delta, 1.6L Zeta and 1.6L Alpha. Transmission options on offer are a 5-speed manual (with 1.3L variants) and a 6-speed manual (with 1.6L models). The FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) system comes as standard feature.

In case you are planning to buy the S-Cross, here’s everything you want to know in detail.

Exterior

Based on the European SX4 S-Cross, the India-bound Maruti S Cross features a twin-slat chrome grille which accommodates Suzuki logo at the centre, silver skid plate, large headlamps with integrated daytime running LEDs and wide airdam. The crossover also gets a black plastic cladding across the base, and roof rails that add more to its sporty character. At the rear end, the car sports a newly-designed sharper tail-lamps enclosure and black silver cladding running across the length of the bumper. The vehicle has a ground clearance of 180mm that makes it more capable for the rough Indian roads.

Dimensions

Length- 4,300mm
Width- 1,756mm
Height- 1,590mm
Wheelbase- 2,600mm
Ground Clearance – 180mm
Seating Capacity – 5 Passengers
Turning Radius – 5.2m
Fuel Tank Capacity – 48-litres

Maruti S Cross Colors

Arctic White Pearl
Silky Silver Metallic
Galactic Grey Metallic
Boost Blue Pearl Metallic
Bison Brown Pearl Metallic
Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic

Interior

The Maruti S-Cross shares most of its interior design bits and equipment with the Swift. The vehicle gets brushed aluminum inserts and faux carbon fibre finish on layered dashboard and premium leather upholstery. The crossover is quite spacious from inside, and is claimed to offer class-leading rear seat headroom. As far as features are concerned, the car comes equipped with such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with CD, USB, AUX and Bluetooth connectivity and navigation, smartphone app, an automatic climate control, reverse parking sensor with display, electrically retracting rearview mirrors, etc.
Maruti S Cross Variants-Wise Features

1.3L Sigma and Sigma(O): Fabric upholstery, four speakers, silver skid plates, steel rims, body colored door handles, dual airbags and all-wheel disc brakes with ABS (only with Sigma (O)).

1.3L Delta and 1.6L Delta: Audio system with CD player, steering-mounted controls, Bluetooth connectivity, black roof rails (silver with the 1.6L Delta), full wheel caps, door chrome handles, reverse parking sensor with display and anti theft security system.

1.3L Zeta and 1.6L Zeta: Electric folding ORVMs, push-button start/stop (only with 1.3L Zeta), automatic climate control, Smartplay infotainment system, rear center armrest and parcel tray.

1.3L Alpha and 1.6L Alpha: Leather upholstery, automatic projector headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, 16-inch alloy wheels and cruise control.

Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Engine Specifications

The Maruti S Cross is available with two Multijet diesel engine options – a 1.3-litre DDiS and a new 1.6-litre DDiS – that deliver a maximum power of 89bhp with 200Nm of peak torque, and 118bhp with 320Nm respectively. The 1.3-litre diesel mill, with a 5-speed manual transmission, is claimed to return fuel efficiency of 23.65kmpl. Whereas, the 1.6-litre diesel engine, with a 6-speed manual gearbox, offers 22.7kmpl.

Maruti S Cross Engine Options

1.3-litre Multijet diesel
Power – 89bhp
Torque – 200Nm
Acceleration – 0-100kmph in 15 seconds
Top Speed – 140-150kmph
Transmission – 5-speed Manual

1.6-litre Multijet diesel
Power – 118bhp
Torque – 320Nm
Acceleration – 0-100kmph in 12 seconds
Top Speed – 160-170kmph
Transmission – 6-speed Manual

Maruti S Cross Mileage

1.3-litre Multijet diesel – 23.65kmpl
1.6-litre Multijet diesel – 22.7kmpl

Maruti S Cross Safety Features
ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Driver and co-passenger airbags
Reverse parking sensor with display
Anti theft security system
Engine start-stop button
Cruise control

Maruti S Cross Competitors – Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano and Hyundai Creta