we recently bought an s cross petrol 2 weeks ago. absolutely loving the car. people often talk about the creta, seltos, sonet and venue and buy it with their eyes closed. we literally checked all the cars in the delhi showrooms and all of the above mentioned korean cars have couple of things in common - namely long term unreliability, long waiting periods for no reason at all when they all have the stock. we bought the s cross since the suzuki engine in it is no slouch and is nearly bulletproof and is obnoxiously silent and refined compared to the others. and the s cross is built in a more European fashion .i.e. it actually has metal unlike other maruti cars sold here nd is quite safe and has european driving characteristics and manners. this is a car in the world of toys in my opinion
Say what you want, even after 15 years, 2 lakh kms this thing would work like a clock and wont cost a bomb in maintenance, just wait and see how these small capacity turbo petrol engines(Hyundai, Kia, Reno, VW, Skoda, Tata, Mahindra) keep up with age. If you plan to keep your car for 10+ years this should be your pick.
@Anonymous Para Brahma they do from day 1. They give you performance but also needs care every time you use the car. Unlike air aspirated engines, you can't drive turbos for very long in high environmental temperatures. After 2 to 3 hrs of driving you have give engine rest for 30minutes.
Most ppl who commented below dont really know about cars. S cross is the stealthiest and one of the best built Indian cars. Rated 5 star in safety and priced very well for manual variants. Zeta manual at 9.99 lakhs is the best buy.
Exactly well said bro. Wherever I see, people are just saying 'tin ka dabba'. Not all Maruti Suzukis are same. The S-cross is a pure Suzuki and not a Maruti.
Why Scross is a better car ? 1) More than 4meters, not a compact SUV. 2) More cabin space than its rivals, ample rear sitting space. 3) 1.5 L engine, superb performance. 4) 4 Disc breaks. 5) Very good mileage with under 12L range. 5) All 4 alloys, 4 NCAP rating. 6) Hybrid feature really saves fuel. 7) No blind spot near window. 8) No engine noise inside the car. 9) Superb pickup in Manual variant. 10) Speaker are top class! 4+4 speakers and tweeters. I own a SCross Zeta Petrol Manual from Pune , for 11.50 L. Have test driven all compact SuVs in this range. If you are not a big fan of classy interiors and rely more on driving performance, then go for Scross! Cheers.
Guys I have bought zeta model of this beauty and genuinely I dont feel anything missing. Only major issue was the missing rear ac vents but I genuinely feel that their work is efficiently done by the front ac vents. Further ncap rates this car at 5 stars. And this petrol engine is a supremely refined engine one will love to drive. I suggest everyone to have a look at this car in this price segment.
I am a proud owner of scross petrol automatic alpha model. All those who are thinking of this car don't get influenced by the negative comments. Go for it if you want happiness, comfort, space, excellent ride comfort. Regarding mileage iam getting 14.9 in city driving. Iam so happy
Built quality? Scross is one of the stealthiest and well built Indian cars. Rated 5 star and 4 star in Asian NCAP tests bcoz its built on the Suzuki's global C platform.
Build quality wise this car had the best NCAP rating if I am not wrong with in Maruti Suzuki fold, agree on all of the rest. Starting at 8 lakh plus ex-showroom, most of these features should be there in mid/high trim
S-cross has a pretty good built quality. My mama has one and the built quality feels good but yeah the other features that you mentioned should've been there, since there are other good competitors like the seltos and the hector which already has these features and people should keep in mind that the new XUV 500 is also coming later this year
Good built, good ground clearance, good ergonomics, good space, good Ac(Maruti's AC>Hyundai's double AC), good right quality, reliableengine. Sure it misses out on features like Sunroof but that's more of a choice than a necessity.
I like the way Hormazd Sorabjee reviews...You can make out the maturity and the intricate indepth knowledge he displays....all in all probably the best initial review of this car,however I still think that the S-Cross is already a bit outdated.
S cross is a wonderful car , it doesn't need to be feature rich like the Korean companies nor does it need to resemble a sports car , what matters is the price and what you get in it , the stability , the adequate power , the zippy feeling , the comfort , on Indian roads that are improving as time passes by it rides just like any other car which is 2-3 lakhs more expensive , hell the resale of this car is just as amazing as an Innova. All in all under rated and with a NCAP rating of 5 for adults its just the perfect car for an Indian middle class family.
The fuel efficiency of 18.5 kmpl is excellent for a vehicle of this size offering so much space. It is a true Value for money crossover and it's 180 mm ground clearance is same as XUV300 and only 10 mm less than Creta and Seltos means it can go on all roads wherever these vehicles can. The feature loaded Zeta variant @ 9.95 lakhs ex-showroom is about two lakhs cheaper on the road than comparable petrol variant of Seltos (HTK Plus) offering all these features and Creta (S model) offering only some of these features. Reclining rear seat available in S-Cross Zeta is provided only in higher Creta and Seltos variants costing 15 lakhs. But S-Cross is missing the option of a Rear AC vent. More than diesel engine, S-Cross is missing the option of a Sunroof which is provided in higher variants of Creta and Seltos costing over 15 lakhs on road.
@@piyushjha1515 Honda wrv!!! Call that car a hatchback. Literally It cant be even considered a compact suv. It looks like comparatively big hatchback or a crossover. Nothing more.
My dad owns 1.3 diesel since 2016. According to it's one of the best purchase he made. Even though it's not feature rich but more practical car in the segment.
Safest amongst the Maruti Suzuki cars in India (I guess they had 5 star NCAP Euro rating), being less capable than most large cross overs and not having a real SUV/MPV stance went against this quite capable car..
Don't decide based on other market.. Every seller limit to indian markets fot cheap pricing.. MS stopped sending our cars to GNCAP tests 😂 Accident vlog available in youtube checkout scross accidents you ll know what i mean..
Maruthi you need to know it's 2020 and Indian people have 4G at their fingertips. Old school engine box and rebadging will not help you keep the 52 percentage market share. Please act immediately. Remember Nokia, Yahoo...please don't add your name to the list.
Got mileage of 17.5 km/lt in tank to tank method while meter showing milege of 19 km/lt... with total driving 642 km..30%city and 70% highway drive in my s cross zeta petrol manual..in my first week of buying (i.e before first service)..!! I hope this will help many ...who are considering this vehicle..!
That's the USP of Maruti Suzuki in India. They will obviously give more priority to Mileage. With unemployment, salary cuts , rise in fuel prices. People would definitely buy cars with high mileage irrespective of build quality
The international variant of S-cross is much better than the Indian variant. Purchased a top spec S-Cross, on road price converted to INR approx 14 lakh. Comes with AWD, panoramic sunroof, 6 speed automatic with paddle shifters, ESP, 6 airbags, 17 inch wheels etc. Completely different car, Indian customers are short-changed every time.
They are not competing with Creta and seltos. This is a crossover not a compact SUV. And Maruti has a good target market in the country irrespective of what they release in the market they somehow get 2000 sales per month and that's the lowest for them , but for some companies that figure is like their ultimate goal. So I still think this is a win win situation for MS
1) a very very small section of the public uses their car over ten years. These are not the 1990s. 2) Yes turbos need slightly more looking after- like the need to give them a small rest after few hours. But the pluses in terms of performance and smoothness make up for any such clauses. The fact of the matter is, this car needs a physical and Powertrain upgrade. May not necessarily mean giving it a turbo, but this ageing engine and gearbox, lack of a good automatic, poor security (only 2 airbags!?), low boot space, absence of features ( rear AC vents and power sockets are now considered hygiene) and a lacklustre looking cabin (why plonk the wagon R touch screen on this expensive car??) continue to hurt S cross sales. This, my friend, looks like a car from the past.
i don't see the value this car is offering. People who are shopping for a car in this price range are aspirational. The front looks good but Maruti needed to add more features instead of cutting corners. People in this segment are looking for quality, not trying to save a few bucks. Maruti needs to come out its shell & try putting out a product they should be proud of. Practicality can't be an excuse in higher segments.
I wish Maruti had included these and I would have booked it instantly. Most of these features are already present in the European market. Increase of about a lakh on the existing models with below features and they would have had a winner in their hands. 1.4 Boosterjet Engine Panoramic Sunroof 6 Speed MT/AT Rear AC vents and 12v socket Front Ventilated seats Tyre pressure monitoring system Side/Curtain Airbag LED projector headlamps
I HAVE S CROSS (HR51CB7575) FROM LAST 18 MONTHS IT'S SUPERB SAFE FAST SUV CAR I LOVE IT. ITS GREAT . THIS CAR IS GIVING MILEAGE OF 17 ON HIGHWAY AND 14-15 IN LOCAL FABULAS CAR
I really miss the times when maruti used to make 1.6 petrol engines and driver focused cars like baleno (sedan) .... sad that they are providing such engine options now....
Nice review but I still request Autocar team to give a strong feedback to Maruti so as Maruti should be compelled to bring better automatic transmission for their cars... Maruti is just portraying itself as a company run by budhha (old tired) company. They can easily bring better and latest products..they are market leaders but offering boring products..same engine and transmission in many cars .. they will lose their leading position in some years
Maruti considers Scross a premium offering but lacks premium features like a Sunroof, Wireless charging, it misses out even rear ac vents even small hactback gets now, 6 Airbags, Connected car tech, bigger infotaintment system. Maruti wakeup you're losing your customers
Desperately needs a small turbo to help not only efficiency but performance. You really gotta de-tune a 1.5L DOHC 16v engine to only produce 105bhp and 138nm
In this price range, Ertiga and Venue rules the Indian Car market.. Venue sales will go down drastically once Sonet is Launched. Kia is doing the same What Hyundai did with Creta to Seltos.
I had sold my scross 1.3 diesel after using it for less than an year. Severely underpowered!! You will get bored in time when there is no punch when you step on the accelerator unless you keep shifting down the gears.
In front of modern day compact SUVs maruti's cars can comparable to Bullock cart... Just a engine, steering wheel, bad sounding music system, sitting for 4 or 5 and thats all folks... Safety is just showpiece in maruti's cars. Small accidents can tear sheet very badly which can cost repairs heavy on pocket.
I feel like only tech reviewer highlight the sunroof option as a downside 😅 in actual sell also you will notice there are very few people prefer sunroof model maybe 1 of 100 or 1000. So I don't think it's mandatory. Personally I think it is useless in India.
People want it as a status symbol and fad. Most buyers have no option but to keep it shut given the climate and pollution prevailing in most of India.And when the leakages, beading problems,motor jamming starts as the vehicle ages, it becomes a needless maintenance headache. Besides sun roofs are considered a safety hazard in roll-over situations. Given that sun-roofs are mostly being offered in SUVS/CSUVs which are more prone to roll-over due to their higher ground clearance, it is a concern. Why would I pay a good premium for a stylized hole in the roof of my vehicle !!!
I am planning to buy s cross petrol hybrid engine car in nov 2020. Slight apprehensive about some issues 1) is this car compatible with external cng kit 2) how s cross is compared with hyundai verna.
With this price (close) i get cool seats ,sunroof, 6 air bags, AT(6 speed) BS6 Diesel engine Bose audio, car and much more in one car (sonet) In the other i get ,sunroof, 7air bags, AMT , BS6 Diesel engine, 17inch alloy, ABS,EBD,HILL HOLD TRACTION CONTROL, Dual zone AC,5 star safety and much more (XUV 300) Choose wisely friends
At the highest and most premium variants. Creta, Kia have many variants but they keep the best features, a a premium, in the highest variants. Sonet is sub-4 metre car. Mahindra after sales service and general reliability still does not match up.
Heyy I'm buying my first car or mera budget 10 lakhs hai or muje zyada information nahi hai cars me to please muje suggest karo ki muje konsi car leni chahiye...
u r looking for a car or sub companct suv? petrol or diesel? manual or automatic? 10 lakh on road? explain ur full requirement then only somebody will answer...also approximate how many kilometers u will drive a month?
Those who r talking about 5 star rating for scross forgot that 5 star was for Europe spec s-cross with curtain airbags and other top notch safety features. For india spac s-cross can not get more than 3 stars in any way...
dead on arrival; good review trying to highlight with what this car has compare to what it doesn't. when a customer is going to pay a big 14-15 for an autobox, they will not even look at an geriatric box
Maruti suzuki is still living in 2000. 20 years behind all other car manufacturers. Who is heading it ? My grandpa is more tech savvy than Maruti designers and engineers. Some lazy suckers waiting just for pensions.
Maruti Suzuki It's time to upgrade now as compre to other rivels like hyundai,honda.they give more features like sunroof,ventilaed seats,poweful engineering and so on ...
ciaz, scross, eartiga, xl6, brezza...they all have identical engine with same tuning. It seems that they are ignoring the fact that if you can't provide diff engine for diff segments of cars you should at least provide diff tuning for them. fooling people.
I have driven the new 2021 S-cross for several months now. It's a perfect car for city use, even better than Brezza due to its ride comfort and interior quality. But if you're looking to take it on highways then DON'T buy this. The engine starts revving at over 2500 rpm/5th gear at 90 kmph steering feedback is not very confidence inspiring. Feels like it needs a 6th gear beyond that
if i am buying a an automatic will that be wrong decision when compared to manual in terms of power? What about the fuel efficiecny of automatic? Is that overdrive feature adequate to coverup that lag in sudden overtaking
Great review as usual, but I don't think this car deserves the time and attention from an esteemed and refined review channel like Autocar. This car is DOA for sure !! Case in point , this car has the same features as the Maruti Ritz I used to own back in 2014 !! Come on Maruti we are almost in 2021....
Even though it's a bland car, it is quite good. And it definitely has more features than the Ritz Starting with the 5 star NCAP crash test and a lot more equipment like smartphone mirroring. It's a very good car for that money. It's just that they are a little late to the party. And again it's a little bland!!!
One word overpriced!!!. May i know track you have it in the beginning where it starts when Hormazd says “will customers have a change of heart?” it is dope
