Maruti Suzuki S.Presso Launched (Coverage: Pg.3)
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Ugly looking mini suv? I don't know this SUV fanboyism and where it is leading to.
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Sharing of Coverage pics needs full credit to The Automotive India.
Sharing of Coverage pics needs full credit to The Automotive India.
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Akash
Many rejected Vista and Etios, because of central console, while they were much better built car then most of the cars at that time.
Man, now Maruti had brought a central console and an ugly looking front which may be a hit as it is made by Maruti.
Sorry to see the car in face, those puny tyres and beefed wheel archs looks so out of proportion along with Vitara inspired grill.
Not sure if any one except Tata is keeping design aesthetics in mind, but shame in spite of beautiful proportionate cars they are sale duds.
Cheers !!
SG
Man, now Maruti had brought a central console and an ugly looking front which may be a hit as it is made by Maruti.
Sorry to see the car in face, those puny tyres and beefed wheel archs looks so out of proportion along with Vitara inspired grill.
Not sure if any one except Tata is keeping design aesthetics in mind, but shame in spite of beautiful proportionate cars they are sale duds.
Cheers !!
SG
Blame it on the buyer's aspirations. For those who might not be able to buy a C-SUV or F-SUV but still want to satisfy their urge of having a SUV'ish vehicle are the target of this car. It is a heart vs pocket scenario.
As far as the design is concerned, lets not forget that when the KWID came people had their reservations, Ignis came, then too people criticized it's looks but both of them are doing fine now with KWID becoming a game changer for Renault. When KUV came it's looks too were criticized but still it managed to get accepted in market. Personally to me the KWID design appears much cleaner than KUV and Spresso's design also appears proportionate to me than KUV. I have seen the car so based on that my opinions are (which I also shared with a surveyor from Japan @ launch)
* A proportionate design
* Would surely eat into the sales of Alto twins
* Plastic Quality at some places is below average
* Spacious inside specially for tall people
* Built Quality is typically of Maruti Suzuki
As far as Tiago is concerned, it is by leaps a much better product without doubt and Tiago & Spresso have no match. I would say, this one will eat out the Redi-Go. Still, I feel Maruti Suzuki had a brilliant opportunity which it hasn't been able to use to it's benefit since the exterior design is debatable but interiors are much better in design and ergonomics. However, Lets wait for the KWID facelift launch and I am sure seeing the launch today, we shall be in for a surprise from Renault. The upcoming KWID as seen in many videos has got a much bolder design and honestly, MSIL should have taken a leaf off from the Renault's design philosophy. The new KWID rises over the Spresso in more than one way. Feature wise, as seen in videos, the KWID appears to be a better deal than this. If the new KWID with 1.0 MT undercuts the Spresso (STD version) by 15-20K minimum as an introductory price then for sure tough competition is unavoidable.
Having said all of it, for me what's still more important is the NCAP ratings for S-presso. Made in India with 98% Localization & Hartec Platform, I would like to know how many stars it gets. Having gone through the specs, most likely the NCAP test probably wouldn't confirm the structure to be stable.
Regards
Akash
As far as the design is concerned, lets not forget that when the KWID came people had their reservations, Ignis came, then too people criticized it's looks but both of them are doing fine now with KWID becoming a game changer for Renault. When KUV came it's looks too were criticized but still it managed to get accepted in market. Personally to me the KWID design appears much cleaner than KUV and Spresso's design also appears proportionate to me than KUV. I have seen the car so based on that my opinions are (which I also shared with a surveyor from Japan @ launch)
* A proportionate design
* Would surely eat into the sales of Alto twins
* Plastic Quality at some places is below average
* Spacious inside specially for tall people
* Built Quality is typically of Maruti Suzuki
As far as Tiago is concerned, it is by leaps a much better product without doubt and Tiago & Spresso have no match. I would say, this one will eat out the Redi-Go. Still, I feel Maruti Suzuki had a brilliant opportunity which it hasn't been able to use to it's benefit since the exterior design is debatable but interiors are much better in design and ergonomics. However, Lets wait for the KWID facelift launch and I am sure seeing the launch today, we shall be in for a surprise from Renault. The upcoming KWID as seen in many videos has got a much bolder design and honestly, MSIL should have taken a leaf off from the Renault's design philosophy. The new KWID rises over the Spresso in more than one way. Feature wise, as seen in videos, the KWID appears to be a better deal than this. If the new KWID with 1.0 MT undercuts the Spresso (STD version) by 15-20K minimum as an introductory price then for sure tough competition is unavoidable.
Having said all of it, for me what's still more important is the NCAP ratings for S-presso. Made in India with 98% Localization & Hartec Platform, I would like to know how many stars it gets. Having gone through the specs, most likely the NCAP test probably wouldn't confirm the structure to be stable.
Regards
Akash
Thanks Akash1886 for the pics and the coverage.Pics have come out very good.Can we have some interior pics.
Akash, thanks for nice coverage and pictures
And Nano and Chevrolet Spark too. They look stupid and give a taxi image. That's why none of these cars succeeded.
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I think middle class buyer which MS is targeting does not think about looks. In fact, for them, it's just a vehicle with 4 doors and 4 wheels with roof IMHO. Yes, lots of people missing this word IMHO in their comments and make their statement generalized thinking whatever they will say is universal truth.
My detailed first look review of the Maruti's lightest car
The S-presso VXi+ MT variant in detail:
The S-presso VXi+ MT variant in detail:
Instead of buying this contraption (tin can) of a 4wheel, please for God sake don't praise this skyhigh, await the crash tests results, most of the opinionated would run a mile away like it's Alto EGO this should not score more than a couple of stars.
That's indeed the most important aspect yet to be confirmed. Seeing the history of Maruti Suzuki hatchbacks and some other cars in NCAP tests it becomes all the more important to know how safe is it. Lets not forget, the structure of the car plays an equally important role along with the safety gadgets.
Regards
Akash
Regards
Akash
As a trial I would request you all to go to a MS agency near you, to shake the Spresso at the B pillar roof, and you'll know what I'm talking about.
A 3 wheeler tempo/Vikram is more sturdy, anyway I won't sacrifice my family's safety for this contraption.
By the by Kwid the other tincan looks more planted, and the facelift front stunning.
A 3 wheeler tempo/Vikram is more sturdy, anyway I won't sacrifice my family's safety for this contraption.
By the by Kwid the other tincan looks more planted, and the facelift front stunning.