S-cross good choice for indian roads

Exterior Perfect choice after dilemma. The aerodynamic design allows you to overcome air resistance. The cross sectional area and shape factor has to be minimum to reduce air drag. The design is good compared to a large SUV. The ground clearance is 180 mm which is also good. A higher ground clearance shall shift the centre of gravity higher and may be difficult while negoitiating a curve. A lower ground clearance as in sedan may not be optimum for our road conditions with speed breakers. The HID headlamp is pleasant. The electric ORVM is required for our Indian road conditions to give narrow space to other vehicles during city drive. Also it may help during parking and turning. Don't see the physical appearance while buying any car. See the performance, at least theoretical. The choice is S-cross.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Automatic ac, leather seats, parking camera, cruise control, navigation all add to the driving comfort. It is convenient to get seated and get down the vehicle.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox You feel the SUV on driver seat. The gear shift is smooth, driving is smooth. No need to certify marutis fuel economy. More about these aspects only after I drive for long.

Ride Quality & Handling Good handling and ride quality with all the above features.

Final Words S-cross is truely a cross. A vehicle which looks like a hatchback, rides like a SUV and comfortable like a sedan. Strongly recommended for Indian roads.

Areas of improvement The length is 4.3 metre compared to the compact SUV's with length 4 m. Although the leg space is better than compact SUV's, 100 mm more space would have made the S-cross better. A front camera attachment and ergonomic back seat need to be added.

Comfortable interior featureslength to leg/cargo space ratio