Naturally then, it must deliver on bits that made the Alto so popular. So, we aren’t 100 per cent sure about it, but the goal of the S-Presso seems to be to replace the Alto as one’s first car. What it lacks though is a lock-unlock button, a rear wash-wipe, and an interior rearview mirror with a day-night flick switch.
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It also gets steering mounted controls for audio and Bluetooth telephony.
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And it comes with manual air conditioning, front only power windows, a touchscreen multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and usable cup and bottle holders up front.
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Now, we are driving the top-of-the-line VXI Plus trim. Overall comfort levels aren’t good either. And the mock headrests are more like shoulder rests and are completely pointless. To start with, both the backrest and the seat bottom are small. And, they are supportive enough in the right places - thigh and back - which makes it less tiring to spend long hours in them. These are large enough to support well-fed individuals. Plus, the front seats offer good cushioning. The S-Presso is also easy to get in and out of. And, you won’t find traces of cost-cutting when it comes to fit and finish either. Plus, with that round central instrumentation console, one can clearly tell how serious Maruti was about producing a ‘MINI’ SUV! Operability of switches and buttons have a positive ring to it. And the quality of plastic for the car’s price isn’t half bad either. Now, in terms of design, the S-Presso’s interiors are certainly more palatable than its exterior. The boot is both big on capacity and with very few protrusions, it’s usable too. What’s more, given the small dimensions of the S-Presso - it measures under 3.6 metres in length - it still has a pretty impressive boot. And even the knee room is surprisingly good. Now, it is strictly a four-seater, given its narrow width and the resultant lack of interior shoulder room. Inside though, the S-Presso is way more impressive. The company claims that the Standard and the LXi variants return a fuel efficiency figure of 21.4kmpl, while the VXi and the VXi+ variants in both manual and AGS version return a fuel efficiency figure of 21.7kmpl. This engine can be had with a five-speed manual or a five-speed AGS. Under the hood, the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 67bhp/90Nm.
The feature list is segment standard with a centrally mounted instrument cluster, touchscreen system with Maruti Smart Play studio, dual front airbags, USB and 12-volt switch, steering mounted controls. There is red pattern stitching on the seats which get non-adjustable headrests both in the front and back. The whole cabin has been trimmed out in black with orange inserts on the dashboard and side AC vents.
The rear section features rectangular tail lamps and a dual-tone bumper with integrated reflectors. The vehicle also features a muscular dual tone bumper for an SUV-ish stance. The fascia appears to be inspired by the Vitara Brezza, as it gets squared headlights and slim grille with chrome inserts. The company boasts of its SUV-like characteristics with its high, upright stance, decent ground clearance and bold design. Maruti Suzuki S-Presso measures 3,565mm in length, 1,520mm in width, 1,564/1,549mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,380mm. Moreover, Maruti Suzuki has introduced the S-Presso in India as a mini-SUV. At the time of launch, the company claimed that the S-Presso offers the best-in-class turning radius of 4.5-metres. Underneath, the S-Presso is based on the Heartec platform which is strengthened by an impact absorbing structure. Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is available in six variants and six colour options in India.