2022 Maruti Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 VXi (O) BS6 - Metallic Granite Grey

DEViANCE · Aug 15, 2022

MS Seems to have updated the unit, mine lacks all of the Warning/Alert Options you have shared.

As for the Unit, I absolutely love it! Sharing below an accessory that MGP sells which integrates into the unit;

The original intention of MS is that we fix the phone there and then power it using the USB on the unit, they even have an App that integrates phone with the unit, however the option of a reliable holder with accessible and clutter free charging more than makes it worth it for me.

Sharing link below;
https://boodmo.com/catalog/part-990j0m69rl1_010-50726083/

Cheers!
A.P.

deville_56 · Aug 15, 2022

DEViANCE said:

Wow, I was wondering what that hole was for. Curiously popped it out and didn't seem to have any function. Now it makes sense.

DEViANCE said:

Maruti sells same HU with different firmware for different models. This unit is made by Panasonic. Tried the Harmon found on VXi+ and XL-6, warning function and mileage options won't work with our variant.

deville_56 · Sep 13, 2022

Takes my Skids' parking space.

Headlight beams are decent. Low beam

and high beam.

Daily off-roading stretch. Decently lit up by the low beam.

Wonderfully lit up by high beam. S-Presso takes this stretch comfortably than the EcoSport.

Issue with the two-piece bumper. Water seeps in between.

ECU is made by Denso.

While the ABS controller is Bosch.

Apron. Virtually, no inner panel for fenders, just two clamp-like mounts.

Fender marker is easily accessible.

So is the windscreen washer motor.

Main harness is made by Yazaki.

Chassis number displayed through rectangle window in scuttle panel.

A plate with chassis number and engine number sits inside the driver door. Provision left on same location in the LH side for LHD market.

Brake booster is TVS-Girling, as usual.

Headlight assembly is Lumax.

Double (or triple) decade old fender marker from Minda.

Glasses made by AIS Temperlite. No year marking.

Inside the tail gate. Three additional holes were there. May be for wiper motor in the future.

OBD port location.

Recess in side panel for seat recline lever.

The corner is actually where the corner is. Reminiscent of Amby and flat bonnet car era.

Maintenance free Amaron.

Battery got a jacket and a bottom plate.

Rusty battery bolts.

Fixed headrests.

Rear seat belt hooks sit flush within the seat.

OT - the new AI traffic camera in town.

mayankdixit · Sep 14, 2022

deville_56 said:

Maruti is still using DOT 3 all over its portfolio. I do not understand why.
Almost everyone has shifted now to DOT 4. My Ford and Mahindra had DOT 4 since a decade back. May be I am missing something here.

deville_56 · Sep 14, 2022

mayankdixit said:

God only know why. Never seen even third party garages using DOT3 in recent times. Estilo has been running on DOT4 for ages. On the other hand, Suzuki two-wheelers use DOT4.

deville_56 · Sep 30, 2022

July 2022 - Updates

First accident. A flying nincompoop on a gearless came wrong side overtaking, hit our car and fled without stopping. Our driver swerved left, avoiding a head-on collision, minimizing the damage. Only fender got damaged and slight scratch on wheel cap. It fell off, but didn't break.

First service done at Marshal Automobiles at 18th day of purchase, clocking 995 km. Just checkup, no replacement. Got SMS updates on every step of work progress, even a message asking for work approval. Got the car in the evening, washed and vacuumed. They added cable ties to all wheel caps and filled up the windscreen washer with "the pouch" and didn't charge for either. It was a small reputed FNG converted to MAS, just 15-20 minutes walk from home. As expected, came feedback SMS, followed by customer care call.

Asked to install parcel tray, but no stock anywhere in Trivandrum. Inquired with distributor directly, and they said all parcel trays are in back order.

The original dealer also called shortly, asking for the reason for the switch. When I said the proximity and convenience, they offered pickup and drop next time. I would rather would stick with Marshal till they prove unworthy as I had bad experience with both No.1 dealers (both of them claimed). Scroll through the service centre list gave insight that many of the FNGs in town were Maruti Authorized.

Took a longer route back home to hit the milestone.

deville_56 · Jan 13, 2023

July 2022 - Quick Horn Upgrade

Upgrade was so quick, didn't even get time for second thought. Stock horn was Minda and surprisingly a mid-tone. Original plan was to get the missing one from the pair, but this was a shocking find. This one should sound good on a bike.

Searched deep in the bin and got a pair of blown Roots symphony and Polo OE horn, HITGT brand. Repaired the Roots pair and the high tone gave away after a couple of honks.

Paired the low tone Symphony with high tone Polo OE horn. Sounds good, like Hella.

Made a custom Y cable. Would add relay soon.

Suryaputhra · Jan 24, 2023

Congrats on new car. How is the ride quality of the car in city and highways(A short distance). Dot4 boiling temp is less than Dot 3. Dot 4 needs next level of tech braking system design. So maruti is hesitant about it cost wise and design. For Indian climate Dot3 enough.

deville_56 · Jan 24, 2023

Suryaputhra said:

Thanks. Ride quality is surprisingly great on bad and patchy roads, yet not spongy and behaves like a normal car. Yet to hit highways. Very much numble in tight spaces. Lack of self centering steering is irritating at times.

Suryaputhra · Jan 24, 2023

deville_56 said:

Thanks for the update. Planning for my in laws. If you can share opinion on highways, I will spot on this car. Steering centering is the issue with many Suzuki cars their toe is nearly 1+/- 1mm and their power steering programmed in that way.

mayankdixit · Jan 24, 2023

Suryaputhra said:

No sir, It's exactly opposite.
DOT4 boiling temp, dry as well as wet, is more than DOT 3.

Suryaputhra · Jan 25, 2023

mayankdixit said:

Sorry I made the statement short, Dot 3 boiling point is less than Dot 4. But DOT 4 absorbs moisture at a slower rate than DOT 3 but is more susceptible to suffering a drop in its boiling point. Typically a DOT 4 brake fluid will suffer a boiling point drop of 50% once it takes in 2% moisture while a DOT 3 brake fluid would only lose 25% of its boiling point at 3% moisture contamination although it takes in moisture at a faster rate. Humid climates Dot 3 better. So as I said, braking systems which uses Dot 4 are designed complex not to absorb moisture(pipes valves and booster diaphragm etc). So some manufacturers adapt it some not citing cost and complex tech.

deville_56 · Mar 8, 2023

July-September 2022 - Misc Updates

Diesel-like economy. 24 kmpl, lowest so far was 18 kmpl in recent runs.

Missing those rains in this hot summer.

Exploring the HU. Bezel can be easily pulled out.

Hazard light and power window switch made into single assembly.

Stock HU is Panasonic make, made in Thailand.

Had this Harmon-made XL-6 HU with me for quite some time, got from my neighbour, which was up for sale and managed to find a seller later. Same HU comes across most MSIL models. Did a trial install. Needed some more hardware for full functionality, like USB port for Android auto, mic, GPS antenna. As mentioned in previous post, basic functions like door ajar warning, seatbelt warning, low fuel won't work with this HU, might need extra connector to enable all these functions plus DTE.