Maruti has launched the all new Suzuki S-Presso in Indian market with prices starting from INR 3.69 lac (PKR 8.19 lac). The SUV inspired hatchback will compete against the likes of the popular Renault Kwid.
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Based on the Future S concept that debuted at the Auto Expo 2018, the S-Presso sits on Suzuki’s latest lightweight Heartect platform, and complies with all the safety regulations with features including dual airbags, ABS with EBD, seat belts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, driver/co-driver seat belt reminder, rear parking assist system, high-speed warning alert and reverse parking sensors.
The exterior may not be as pleasing as the Renault Kwid. It gets twin-chamber headlamps; body-colored side mirrors and door handles; side body cladding and signature C-shaped tail lamps at the rear.
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Inside there is an all-black themed cabin with a multifunction steering wheel having audio and voice controls, 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and digital speedometer.
The Suzuki S-Presso measures 3,665 mm in length, 1,520 mm in width and 1,549 mm (with 13-inch wheels)/1,564 mm (with 14-inch wheels) in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,380 mm and a gross weight of 1,170 kg.
Under the hood there is a 1.0-liter K10B petrol engine that delivers 68 hp and 90 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual or an optional AGS (Auto Gear Shift). The new Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is available in 5 trims– Std, LXi, VXi and VXi+. Maruti claims a mileage figure of 21.4 km/ liter for the Std and LXi trims and 21.7 km/liter for the VXi and VXi+ versions.
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The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso range is priced as:
S-Presso Std | INR 3.69 lac |
S-Presso LXi | INR 4.05 lac |
S-Presso VXi | INR 4.24 lac |
S-Presso VXi AGS | INR 4.67 lac |
S-Presso VXi+ | INR 4.48 lac |
S-Presso VXi+ AGS | INR 4.91 lac |
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