20,000, you could get yourself the VXI AMT automatic which makes city driving a breeze. If you can spend a little more, say another Rs. The VXI and VXI plus are our variants of choice for those on a budget. 24,000 on the VXI+ variants and you get front passenger airbags, body coloured wing mirrors and door handles, internally adjustable wing mirrors, steering mounting audio controls and the 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that includes Android auto and Apple Carplay compatibility. The VXI trim costs 4.25 lacs and adds air conditioning, power steering, sun visor, remote central locking, speed sensitive door locks, 2DIN audio system with bluetooth connectivity, a 12-volt accessory socket, front power windows, body coloured bumpers and wheel covers for the larger 14-inch steel wheels. As is the case with all Marutis, it’s the VXi trim that offers the best mix of price and value. The basic standard variant is two basic and therefore we suggest you skip it. Seven of the 10 variants come with 5-speed manual while the AMT is available on the top 3 variants. Here is a full list of variants and prices: VariantĪll variants get driver airbag, ABS, rear parking sensors, front seat belt reminders and a speed alert system as standard. The engine produces 68 BHP and 90 NM of torque and deliver 21.7 kmpl as per ARAI. S-Presso comes in 10 variants, all powered by the same 1 litre K10B engine. 69 lacs and go all the way up to rupees 4.91 lakh. It rides higher than regular hatchbacks and it is a lot roomier with higher and more comfy seating position. I enjoyed driving it way more than I did with the new Toyota Wigo TRS S despite its more generous amounts of standard kit.Whether you accept Maruti Suzuki S-Presso as an SUV or not, there is no denying that it is the extremely practical car. The S-Presso is a spunky little car that aims to please. It seats really only 4 adults with 239 liters of trunk space with a foldable rear seat. The build quality as well as the fit and finish are very good. The cabin is straightforward, modest, and tasteful. It has rear parking sonar, rear ISOFIX child seat mounts, power door locks, keyless entry, front powered windows, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, simple but neat digital instruments, and a strong aircon. The Suzuki has a smaller cabin than that old Corolla XL, but it has a livelier and more efficient modern engine mated to a good 5-speed transmission and managed by good brakes with ABS. I mastered my j-turns and car-tricks on that noble steed. It had no tachometer, no airbags and no ABS. The 66 hp/72 lb-ft Corolla had a carbureted 1.3-liter 12-valve sohc inline-4 engine mated to a 4-speed manual, and had unassisted steering with vented discs up front and drums. The only sophisticated component on the car was the aftermarket Alpine cassette head unit powering 4-speakers. That Corolla had 14-inch Rota Italia alloys, and everything was manual. Our Metallic Silky Silver test unit (also available in Sizzle Orange, Fire Red, and Metallic Granite Grey) reminded me of my high school days driving a silver Toyota Corolla XL (E90) that also had unpainted bumpers. It looks deceivingly tall accentuated by its 180 mm ground clearance and spindly tires. It is an attractive and versatile utilitarian hatchback that can sincerely be used every day as a workhorse as long as you accept its limitations. Yet, it was so enjoyable to drive around. It has been decades since I’ve driven a new car that had the combination of 14-inch steel wheels (fitted with Madras Rubber Factory or MRF for short 165/70R14 81S Z VTV Ecotred tires) with plastic hub caps, rear manual windows, manual mirror adjustments, a 5-speed manual transmission, and a tiny powerplant. The Suzuki S-Presso has so much character that it entertains you like you stumbled into a coffee shop and discovered, while in line, that there was a stand-up comedian performing, and he or she was intelligently hilarious. But within mere minutes behind the wheel I just couldn’t stop smiling. And of course, I wish it had more power too. I wish the rack & pinion steering was sharper instead of feeling like it used a rubbery recirculating ball system. So aside from the price, sure, I wish the audio system had 6-speakers instead of the two that it has. I immediately want to express to you all that the compromises are acceptable beyond the obvious reason of pricing.Įven at the retail price of P518,000.00, it is still a healthy sum of money to spend on at a one-time purchase during these challenging times. Alright, so of course after driving it for a week the S-Presso exposed some very acceptable compromises. Much like the unique euphoria of taking a shot of really good Italian Espresso, the little Suzuki immediately creates that warm feeling inside. The all-new 2020 Suzuki S-Presso crossover-styled entry-level city car is a real gem.
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