Maruti Suzuki S-Cross [2014-2017] User Reviews

Very powerful car, very high pickup, very accurate braking, very comfortable suspension, if outside temperature is high ac at the rear seat is less effective, headlights in base model is to be bit more powerful,its a performance car ,it shows it's power on highway, it overtakes very smoothly, inside engine's sound does not come, cabin use to be very calm even during high speed,

The other day I happened to see S-Cross in the exhibition.  I was very much overwhelmed by its look– exterior as well as interiors. The interiors give a superb feel of premium class. To get a feel is more important.  Inner leg space both in the font and the rear is fabulous. Will be going for test drive within a week or two.  Considering the cost, some more features are necessary. For e.g.Alloy wheels especially silver ones with attractive design is what is expected. WiFi system will add to its elegance. To sum up, Facelift is a must (not to go the Stingray, WagonR way) coinciding with ample reduction in cost (which is not difficult for Maruti people) for retaining and enhancing its position in this segment. Else, apart from other company's cars, Brezza may outdo S-Cross, perhaps. After cost reduction and facelift I am definitely thinking to go for this premium one.

style, comfort, fuel economy,value for money less, more features are necessary

Exterior The reviews that say the design is very simple and bland is something I don't agree to. I got mt Alpha 1.3 in Urban Blue and since day one its turning heads. The BiXenon headlamps look brilliant at night. I also got a rear spoiler and a shark fin antenna that makes my premium crossover stand apart from the other crossover and SUVs on road.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very spacious and luxurios. The black leather upholstery is really good. The front and back arm rests are comfortable. The rear also has armrests on the doors. Of great use during long drives. The dashboard is well crafted. The touchscreen infotainment system is well integrated and doesn't feel out of place.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox I was concerned about the performance of DDiS 200. But one week of driving S-Cross, and i was assured that I'll get power as and when needed. Excellent for daily city use.

Ride Quality & Handling All four disc brakes. Responsive steering. Slick gearbox. It's a pleasure to drive this vehicle.

Final Words I had booked a Vitara Brezza but I wasn't sure about it. I decided to test drive S-Cross and made up my mind to go for it in a matter of 55 minutes. Vitara Brezza seems like a budget vehicle. Whereas, S-Cross feels very premium and elegant. Mind-blowing.

Areas of improvement Guys. You call it a premium crossover and don't give rear AC vents. Not done. Not cool.

Classy design, premium interiors, fun to drive and reliable engine.Pilot lamps too dim. Can't really flaunt those as DRLs. No rear AC vents.

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

Exterior I don't have much to tell about exterior,as looks and all are personal choices. At first, I don't call it good looking car,but those projector headlight units are cool. They could've gone for a better design on alloy wheels. It's an cross-over not an SUV,so comparing to other cross-overs s-cross looks big.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Suzuki have somehow managed to bring out premium feel from all black interiors.The leather seats are comfortable and gives proper support.The infotainment system provided by suzuki is the best touch screen system i have ever seen,the touch sensitivity is good.They could've given an rear A/C vent(not that front blowers aren't enough).Plastic quality is way better than other maruthi cars,especially the soft touch plastic on dash.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine wise,1.3L DDIS is a fimilar engine which is used in other suzuki cars like ciaz and ertiga,it's a Fait manufactured engine which produces 89BHP and 200Nm of torque.You have to work on gears when revs come below 1500 rpm except this,the 5 speed manual gearbox is perfect.This engine with 5-speed gearbox makes this car a ultimate driving machine.

Ride Quality & Handling Suspensions are good,they soak up bumps without letting it come inside the cabin.With 180mm of ground clearence, going on huge potholes will never be a problem.

Steering in this car is impressive, it's direct and feels natural (unlike the one in hyundai cars). It comes with all wheel disc brakes which improves the handling.

Final Words Best car under 14 lakh.

Areas of improvement Rear A/C vents.

power,premium interiors ,spacious and infotainment systemno rear A/C vents

Took delivery on 11 October, 2016 and so far used only within Mumbai

Initial ownership experience:

·         Took time to get used to keyless entry and push button start

·         Its easy to drive and park as steering is very light and responsive 

·         Looks and feels premium

·         The drive is smooth and on highway you don’t feel that you are cruising at 100 kmph

·         Gearshift is very swift

·         With ABS and rear disc brakes, braking at short notice isn’t problem as once had to brake hard to avoid alto ahead of us stopping suddenly on the way home from mall.

·        Rearview camera works perfect 

·         Gear 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 speed range is short.

·         Armrest looks seriously helpful for long drives

·         1.3 engine noise insulation is better than 1.6 engine but 1.6 has superb punch

·         Being Maruti, headlamps are excellent

·         Hasn’t tested fuel economy as I’m getting used to the gear ratios and car’s ergonomics

Well-packed feature rich carShould have rear AC vents

Exterior : The Looks are Subjective, I liked the Exterior of the S Cross. The Ground Clearance is good and the car is well built

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) : Its a Spacious cabin and comes with Abondant features. The seating is very comfortable front and Rear. All black gives the car a Sporty Look. The ACC does an Amazing job.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox :

The S Cross comes with Fiat Engine and Mine is a 1.3 Zeta Version. Not the Fatest in the Segment but Still pick up is decent and driving in City and Highway is a Breeze. The Engine Noise is Heard inside the Cabin, not expected in a 12Lakh car. The Gear Box is smooth and the fluid . The FE is a pretty decent too. got 24KMPL in Highways and 17-19 in City driving.

The outside noise  can be heard inside the cabin, a change of Tyres should fix this, but still the engine noise is heard and its annoying sometimes.

 

Ride Quality & Handling

S Cross has a very good Handling and Ride Quality. Its better then my Previous Hyundai i20 in terms of handling and Driving comfort. With the Height adjustable seats and Steering, its easy for any one to find their sweet spot. The Vechile is stable even at high speeds ( 150 top speed, tested) .

Final Words

A great car from the stable of Suzuki, if you are looking for a car with good ride quality and good built with a fantastic service support this should be the car for you. There is a compromise on some aspects like the engine noise felt inside the cabin and quality of materials used for interiors. But said that its an overall a Value for Money Car from Suzuki.

 

Areas of improvement  

Definitely the Isolation inside the cabin has to be improved, road noise and engine Noise are heard.

Why is Suzuki sticking on with such a Tyre ( JK Elanzo) the road noise is annoying.

 

 

 

Interior, Fiat Engine, FE, Power,Features, SpaciousEngine & Road Noise inside the Cabin

in compact suv car this is my first car s cross 1.3 Zeta i really love this car Compare to other s cross has good features good mileage cool looking Suspension are good overall performance is Very well sitting comfortable is nice and good legrooms best SUV for Indian Roads like offroads as well as Hiways also

i am using 1.6 liter Alpha s cross since one years. this car is really gives u high performance picup and torque is 320 which is more than creta , wRV , breeza this is totally a drivers car feel great to drive interior is also good sweet n good looking specially additional features which gives u feel good to sit inside the car