UPDATE: Maruti Suzuki S-Presso vs rivals: Fuel-efficiency comparison
Maruti Suzuki has launched its latest budget hatchback, the SUV-inspired S-Presso, in India at an introductory starting price of Rs 3.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Japanese brand’s rival to the Renault Kwid debuts the BS6-compliant version of Maruti’s 1.0-litre K10B petrol engine. The unit is paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard, but gets the option of a 5-speed AMT unit as well on the higher two variants. The updated 1.0-litre unit will also makes its way to other Marutis such as the Wagon R and the Celerio in the near future.
The S-Presso is available in four trim levels – Std, LXi, VXi and VXi+; all but the top VXi+ are offered with an Option pack that adds a front passenger airbag and seat belt pre-tensioners. Here is a look at what you get in each trim level.
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso Std [Rs 3.69 lakh]
- Driver airbag
- ABS
- Rear parking sensors
- Front seatbelt reminders
- Speed alert system
- Digital speedometer
- Vehicle immobiliser
- 13-inch steel wheels
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso LXi [Rs 4.05 lakh]
In addition to the Std trim, the LXi gets:
- Air conditioner
- Power Steering
- Sun visors
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso VXi [Rs 4.25-4.68 lakh]
Over and above the LXi, the VXi packs in:
- Remote central locking
- Speed sensitive door locks
- Maruti’s SmartPlay Dock audio system with Bluetooth connectivity
- Front power windows
- Body coloured bumpers
- Wheel covers for the 14-inch steel wheels
- Gear shift indicator (MT only)
- 12V accessory socket
- Gear position indicator (AMT only)
Maruti S-Presso VXi+ [Rs 4.48-4.91 lakh]
The fully-loaded VXi+ additionally gets:
- Front passenger airbag
- 7.0-inch SmartPlay Studio infotainment system with voice recognition
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Steering-mounted controls
- Rear parcel tray
- Internal wing mirror adjustment
- Front seatbelt pre-tensioners
- Body coloured wing mirrors and door handles
- Parking brake warning
At this price point, it seems like the base variant is priced competitively but is barebones, while the higher-spec trims are well-kitted if pricey, considering the segment. As the Kwid facelift is set to launch tomorrow, we can’t objectively say if the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is competitive compared to the Renault. However, compared to the Datsun Redigo 1.0 (Rs 3.90-4.37 lakh), it does seem like Maruti may have another hit on its hands.
All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi
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