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Old 5th January 2021, 10:10   #1
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Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG

The Maruti S-Cross was launched in India back in 2015 and received a facelift two years later. Now, the latest rumours suggest that Maruti Suzuki is working on the next generation S-Cross.

Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG-dsc04746.jpg

The next generation S-Cross is said to be codenamed YFG and is expected to be launched in 2023. It is believed that Maruti will be targeting the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. In order to compete with its Korean rivals, the new S-Cross is expected to come loaded with a lot of features.

Details about the next generation S-Cross are scarce, but given that its competition offers a range of petrol and diesel engines along with a choice of dual-clutch automatic transmissions, the S-Cross to could also get multiple engine and transmission options.

The current generation S-Cross is powered by a BS6-compliant, 1.5-litre petrol engine that comes with a mild-hybrid system. The engine produces 103 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm @ 4,400 rpm. The mild-hybrid system uses a lithium-ion dual battery and has idle start-stop, torque assist and brake energy regeneration functions.

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Re: Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG

Great. I hope they have better engine and transmission options, and most importantly better safety features, with at least the top variant with 6 airbags. I don't mind they skimping on some of the fancy features.
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Re: Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG

Only thing Suzuki needs now is a better transmission. Pretty pathetic scenario with no Diesel, just one 1.5ltr petrol engine and a 4 AT. Being a market leader, they just don't seem to be interested in market above 10Lakhs and focusing on number games.
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Re: Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG

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Only thing Suzuki needs now is a better transmission. Pretty pathetic scenario with no Diesel, just one 1.5ltr petrol engine and a 4 AT. Being a market leader, they just don't seem to be interested in market above 10Lakhs and focusing on number games.
It's not like they have 'bigger' products abroad. Suzuki has been a small car specialist and that's been their core strength. What I'd like is a little bit of innovation and bring their lovely looking 'kei' cars they reserve for the Japanese market here to India and some sporty products like the Swift Sport which may not sell much but would enhance their image. They need a good automatic transmission and the earlier they do away with AMT's the better. At least get the CVT instead of the AMT which will be smoother and more reliable than an AMT. Their 4 speed auto box may be reliable may not cut ice with someone wanting to move up. So Maruti is forcing their clients to go to other manufacturers like Hyundai and Kia when they want upgrade, when they would happily stick with Maurti had the right product been there. That's the way Maruti can increase their already burgeoning market share. Also they need to make their cars more robust and safe instead of "crumpling" like a bellow.
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Re: Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG

The S-Cross platform is great. It needs a more powerful engine (petrol and/or diesel), better automatic transmission and AWD. A better quality sound system and better noise isolation wouldn't hurt either.

Coupled with the Maruti network, I think this will steer many Creta/Seltos customers towards Nexa showrooms.

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Re: Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG

This baby needs 3 key things:

1. A better petrol/diesel engine.
2. Proper 6 speed AT.
3. Side-curtain airbags.

ESP would be a nice-to have.

Ofcourse, less of those chrome gaudy monstrosities

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I don't mind they skimping on some of the fancy features.
The current (and previous) gen didn't have any fancy features. The most I can think of is the useless LED headlamps in Alpha variant.
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Re: Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG

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This baby needs 3 key things:

1. A better petrol/diesel engine.
2. Proper 6 speed AT.
3. Side-curtain airbags.
And AC for the rear seat passengers. This is absolutely critical for places like Delhi.
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At least get the CVT instead of the AMT which will be smoother and more reliable than an AMT. Their 4 speed auto box may be reliable may not cut ice with someone wanting to move up.
Agree, and it is time they make use of their partnership with Toyota(again i see only CVT here and not some fancy DCT) and mate their 1.5L with at least CVT if not more.
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Re: Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG

IMHO, other than us 'enthusiasts', the general public doesn't give a damn about the engine or the AT tech.
The initial S-Cross came with a stonker of a 1.6D engine. Didn't help it, did it ?
The current 1.5P 103bhp engine while not the segment-best, isn't bad either.

What the SCross lacked is stance / road-presence. In a market obsessed with psuedo SUVs, it looked like a slightly bigger hatchback.
So the market preferred the Cretas, Seltos etc. The new front fascia helped a bit, but still not enough.

It actually holds it's own in length where it is longer than or same as half the competition.
And in width, everyone's more or less at the 1800mm mark.
Height is where it lacked - that it is the only one below 1600mm height says it.

I have been looking at a Brezza / SCross for sometime now and below is the dimensional comparison with peers.

Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG-suvsizeshootout.jpg

Pricing is another screwup that keeps away buyers - the SHVS system bumps up the price of both MT & AT models, apart from the pricing charged for the old-school 4AT.

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Re: Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG

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The next generation S-Cross is said to be codenamed YFG and is expected to be launched in 2023.
Based on the last of FIAT-SUZUKI shared platforms, the present generation S-Cross is one of the nicer Maruti's to drive with a mature ride and pretty decent handling and steering feel. Build quality has enough heft in it for that crucial "showroom tactile feel of solidity" and interior plastic fit and finish is much better than say a Baleno. The European version also had an All-Wheel-Drive, Suzuki All-Grip version, (like the IGNIS), which we Indians never got. I think the S-CROSS also secured a decent rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests.
Am sure the "new gen" S-CROSS will be based on the present generation ERTIGA platform, shortened wheelbase maybe, in the interests of keeping costs in check and leveraging commonisation of parts to its fullest.
Hope Maruti keeps the safety aspect in mind and throws in contemporary levels of technology to keep the vehicle relevant.
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Re: Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG

About time!

Here are the things that the top variant of the next generation S-Cross must have (IMHO) in order to be considered a worthy competitor to the Creta and Seltos:
  • A turbo-charged K15B engine (ideally making around 150 bhp)
  • TCS
  • ESP
  • 6 air bags
  • AWD
  • 6-speed torque converter gearbox
  • Ground clearance of 200 mm

I know that this must seem like quite a stretch, but if the above features are present, the S-Cross would cost at least ₹19-20 lakhs OTR for the top variant.

This begs the question - are we ready to pay this figure for a Maruti?
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Re: Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG

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About time!
  • A turbo-charged K15B engine (ideally making around 150 bhp)
  • TCS
  • ESP
  • 6 air bags
  • AWD
  • 6-speed torque converter gearbox
  • Ground clearance of 200 mm


This begs the question - are we ready to pay this figure for a Maruti?
Of the list that you have mentioned, Maruti will apply it’s own SPIN to keep costs low and make S-Cross truely a “Refined SUV” -

1) based on Heartect (or one may call HEART ATTACK) platform.
2) Sunroof (pulls in family)
3) Maruti or Suzuki Connect (not sure what is it called)
4) full LED headlamps and rear lamp cluster with LED DRL
5) Special Chrome bar at front and back
6) Mood lights in cabin and multi function display with torque figures for that “special” 1.5 Litre engine
7) 16 inch alloy wheels (maybe kryptonite cut as diamond cut is a norm now)
8) Leatherette seats & leather covered steering feel to complement it’s “sporty & adventurous” nature.
9) special body decals and stickers in repository of every “half-yearly” anniversary editions.

This way they will “ensure” that costs are down and people purchase the “next gen.” S-Cross is droves. Begging Maruti to prove me wrong...
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Re: Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG

Good news, if it happens to be true.

If the looks work for you, then the S-Cross even in its current form is quite good except that 4 speed automatic.
But a new one is the best option. Hope they have realized that this was a Maruti unlike a Maruti and retain that USP.

What are the chances that they'll work with Toyota on this ?


On a lighter note, I think the new S-Cross will come. Why you ask, because a white S-Cross is our Transformer.
Check out these posts to know what I am taking about(it was not in consideration but was booked in the end) :
- 1 (In search of a new car with a 8-12 lakh budget - What can replace a 3rd gen Honda City?)
- 2 (CVT Automatic car for dad - Honda Jazz vs Toyota Yaris)

Off topic but I think the S-Cross would be perfect character for a comic series

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Re: Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG

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Now, the latest rumours suggest that Maruti Suzuki is working on the next generation S-Cross.

Who?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the way things work at MS are that there are either: a) Global models b) Made for India-and other cheap markets models.

The global models are developed by Suzuki Japan, and are launched overseas first, eg Swift, Jimny etc.

The made for India models are developed in India, and launched here first. eg. S-Presso Alto 800 etc etc.


The s-cross was/is a global model, and of its being developed here, it means its not going to be a global level product, and will be, for the want of a better word, 'cheapen-ed' (and not necessarily in price) (cheap doesnt mean unsafe here, the brezza is an example of that, or bad interiors, ciaz, made for India has wonderful interiors)

I mean, I'll not lie, one of the reasons for me for getting a s-cross was that its a global product, and I would have liked if Suzuki Japan, or Suzuki Europe worked on it, but then there's the Baleno, which was developed in India, and is sold in Europe, so all is not lost as we speak.
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Re: Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG

The S-Cross is supposed to be a rival to the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos et al. However, while the latter look like SUVs, the S-Cross is total crossover. In fact, you might even call it a station wagon. The styling is one of the key aspects that Maruti/Suzuki needs to take care of in the second generation model.

I had made a rendering some time ago of what the S-Cross would look like it was more SUV than crossover.
Rumour: Maruti working on next-gen S-Cross, codenamed YFG-scross1.jpg

You can check out the entire video on YouTube if you like it.
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