Maruti
Suzuki today launched S Cross, a premium crossover hatchback in India. The car
is priced between Rs. 8.34 lakh and Rs. 13.74 lakh Ex-showroom, New Delhi.
The S
Cross will be sold exclusively through Maruti’s new premium car dealership ‘Nexa’.
This makes S Cross the first car to be sold through ‘Nexa’ dealership. More
premium cars are expected to be sold through ‘Nexa’ as well in the future.
The S
Cross is available in two powertrain options – 1.3L DDiS200 & 1.6 320 DDiS
diesel engines and four trim levels – Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The car, as
said by Maruti is indeed a crossover with hatchback looks and off road elements
like skid plates, body cladding and roof rails.
The two
diesel engines 1.3L and 1.6L pumps out maximum power of 89 Bhp and 118 Bhp respectively.
The torque figures for the two engines are are 20.39 and 32.6 Kg. The small engine
is mated to a 5 speed gearbox and the bigger one to the 6 speed transmission,
both maunal. The engines are claimed to be fuel efficient with mileage of 23.65
kmpl for 1.3L DDiS200 and 22.7 kmpl for 1.6L DDiS320.
The S
Cross gets disc brakes both in the front and rear as well. Safety features like
dual air bags and ABS is standard on all trims. Top of the line Alpha trim gets
features like fitments like
projector headlamps, rear parking sensors, reversing camera, climate control
and Maruti’s SmartPlay touchscreen infotainment system.
Though being a crossover, Maruti
S-Cross will compete with Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano, Ford Ecosport &
the new Hyundai Creta which belong to SUV category.
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