S-Cross - "My Phantom" One of the best!!

Being an automotive enthusiast and professional, desire to owning a car is in everyone wish list and mine too. Decision to finalize among the competitors was not the easy job. Since it is my first car, thrive to get the best was challenge. So, went for the Duster-Since it was the first crossover which created a demand in the country, however 'Safari' was there since long time, but has selective members for its choice. But, had disappointed with the marketing people since they were keen to sell 'Captur' instead, as it was new to the market during the time of Purchase - But, personally hate it both. Then went for 'Mass Maharaja - Creta' - Premium crossover with power package, again bit of space issue for the well grown adults back in the rear, comfortable for 4 not 5 and also simply overpriced with 1 to 2 lakhs. Felt, not the wise choice. Shelved. Then with dual mindset because of pathetic poor design and sales of earlier version went for S-Cross. With first look "Definitely it will Polarize the opinion on design" Love it or Hate it. For me - Loved it. Bought S-CROSS Delta version (best choice, since loaded with Zeta features - excluding Leather seats and touch screen infotainment system) Nexa Blue color on 14-Jan-2019. Rode 5000 Kms in 5 months. (Almost all driving terrains for cross overs). So, I am keeping my prompt view with the experience. I am emotionally attached to the vehicles I own. I treat them good and maintain it well. I have named them all with the bond I share. So, I re-named my S-Cross (Nexa Blue) as "PHANTOM".. Haha.. I would say, it is the underdog in the segment, since everyone has Duster/Creta but not S-Cross in "Cross-over" segment. Yes, these 3 are not the SUV's these are Crossovers. It comes with the solid build quality inside out, Dual Airbags, EBS, ABS and with all 4 Disc breaks comes as a standard. Which is unique in the segment where Creta's & Duster's aren't. Quality of the plastics used are borrowed from its lower siblings. Space and comfort is exceptionally good. Although the issue which I feel is the power of the engine. Earlier 1.6L engine is shelved because of the poor sales with wicked design before face-lift, which was much more fun to drive for an enthusiast. Same 1.3L Fiat engine (Bread n Butter for Suzuki) is been used across all variants. It is smaller engine for the heavier car (1200 Kgs of Kreb) it is power lagging in initial and not a quick mover on demand. It may feel bit erring in city. But on Highways it is a different story if crosses 2500 rpm, it is macho. Driving dynamics with seating command is superb. Control and Handling with breaking is optimum, it is better than Creta and Duster. It responds quickly and steadily. Just Rocking. Flat 17' inch JK Royale does a pretty decent job, stick on to the road very brilliantly which boosts your driving confidence during high speeds and in sharp turns. Thumbs up. Fuel economy is very good, in City with AC 15-16 Kms/Ltr and in Highways 20-21 Kms/Ltr (Based on standard driving style). Overall a satisfied package for the price. I'm loving it.