5,000 km with my Maruti S-Presso VXI: My experience so far

I hit a bit of a low point in terms of mileage - clocked in at a "disappointing" 22.3 Km/L for a 200 km journey over 5 hours.

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So, lately, with the late winter lingering, my trusty Jimny has been getting quite the workout. But now that the weather's warming up again, it's time to awaken the S-Presso from its hibernation.

For the past couple of months, I've been steering clear of toll roads and opting for the scenic route along the B roads instead. You know, those narrow lanes with no divider? Yeah, those. Turns out, they're much friendlier to the S-Presso's modest speed and compact size compared to the fast-paced chaos of toll roads. My cruising speed on these B roads usually hovers around 75-80kmph, with the occasional burst up to a hundred for overtaking. It's at this sweet spot that the S-Presso feels most at ease, I reckon.

And let me tell you, spending more time navigating city streets has really highlighted the S-Presso's strengths as a nifty little urban runabout. The auto stop-start feature has been a godsend at traffic lights, saving me some fuel and hassle. But I gotta say, it's not exactly a champ in bumper-to-bumper traffic, where you're inching along at a snail's pace. Overall, though, I'm pretty impressed with how this pint-sized car handles the urban jungle.

Just hit the 5000+ km milestone and got the S-Presso in for its second inspection. The good news? Still cruising along with zero maintenance costs. Gotta love that about this little car.

Now, Maruti up in Himachal did tempt me with a few packets of wiper washer fluid. But honestly, after giving it a whirl, I'm not exactly singing its praises. Call me old-fashioned, but I reckon sticking to good ol' liquid pH neutral soap might be the smarter move. Plus, it's probably easier on the wallet too.

Well, let me tell you about my last adventure behind the wheel. I hit a bit of a low point in terms of mileage - clocked in at a "disappointing" 22.3 KMPL for a 200 km journey over 5 hours. Ouch, right?

Here's the kicker: I got caught smack dab in the middle of a highway traffic jam from hell. Picture this: me, stuck in bumper-to-bumper chaos, AC cranked to a measly 2 setting, inching along in stop-and-crawl mode for a solid half-hour. Yeah, not exactly the recipe for fuel efficiency greatness, I reckon. But hey, sometimes you just gotta roll with the punches, right? At least I had some good tunes to keep me company while I waited for the traffic gods to smile upon me again.

Alright, buckle up, folks, 'cause here comes my updated list of grievances with the S-Presso:

1. Let's talk about those rubber seals around the doors. Sure, they're decently supple, but when it comes to quality, they're not exactly top-tier. If you're like me and love giving your car a good pressure wash, heed this warning: crack those doors open and give those sills and insides a thorough clean. Trust me, hard water and rust? They're practically best buds.
2. Suspension gripes, anyone? Yep, still dealing with that slightly bouncy, pogo stick-like feel. I'm on the prowl for some stiffer springs and shocks to give this ride a bit more stability.
3. Now, don't even get me started on the phone storage tray in the centre console. Could it BE any smaller? Seriously though, I could do with a tad more space there. On the bright side, though, those door bottle holders? Absolute lifesavers, especially on those sweltering summer drives. And hey, contrary to what the YouTube reviewers might say, they'll snugly hold a good ol' litre bottle without breaking a sweat.

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