My Brown Little Hippo: Maruti S-Cross DDiS 200 Alpha

vishnurp99 · 4th March 2018, 18:37

hi Sandygordon - had a quick question on the RPM range for Scross prefacelift 1.3. At what rpm do you hit 120 kmh in stock Scross 1.3.? One of the Nexa folks was suggesting that there is a change in this in the facelift. Apparently the facelift reaches this speed at 2500 to 2600 rpm while the older version used to reach there at a slightly higher 2800-900 odd rpm.

Dr.Naren · 4th March 2018, 18:40

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Originally Posted by vishnurp99

Apparently the facelift reaches this speed at 2500 to 2600 rpm while the older version used to reach there at a slightly higher 2800-900 odd rpm.

Not very sure about difference in RPM at 120 kmph. The face lift S-Cross 1.3 is slower than old car.

RPM at 100 KMPH in 3rd gear is same in both old and new 1.3

vishnurp99 · 4th March 2018, 19:18

The question is specifically about 5th gear. The facelift cruises at 2600 rpm in 5th gear as validated in my test drive. Just want to check if this is different(around 2900 rpm) in the old Scross 1.3 as informed by SA. it will be great if somebody with a Scross 1.3 could confirm. I am not trying to say prefacelift is better than post facelift or vice versa but just trying to understand if there is a difference and also the nature of the difference

Dr.Naren · 4th March 2018, 19:38

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Originally Posted by vishnurp99

The question is specifically about 5th gear.

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100 KMPH - 2250 RPM
110 KMPH - 2500 RPM
120 KMPH - 2750 RPM

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post3882906

sandygordon · 4th March 2018, 20:32

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Originally Posted by vishnurp99

hi Sandygordon - had a quick question on the RPM range for Scross prefacelift 1.3. At what rpm do you hit 120 kmh in stock Scross 1.3.? One of the Nexa folks was suggesting that there is a change in this in the facelift. Apparently the facelift reaches this speed at 2500 to 2600 rpm while the older version used to reach there at a slightly higher 2800-900 odd rpm.

To tell you the truth I have not taken the car to 120kmph in the past 1 year, after arrival of our little one. I ve started driving sedately as the road conditions and traffic in Kerala makes you do so. I have stopped early morning and late night highway runs.

I think it is close to 2600rpm in 5th gear.

I ll check and inform once I get an opportunity to take the car to those speeds

sandygordon · 19th May 2018, 21:52

Nearing 50000km
Service is due next month

Had a trip to ooty from cochin
S cross cruised like a star on the highways
Ghat section performance was good
Did go out of breath on steep ascents, especially when no momentum was utilised

My Brown Little Hippo: Maruti S-Cross DDiS 200 Alpha-20180408_dsc3984.jpg

sandygordon · 15th July 2018, 19:37

Had my 50k service at 51xxxkm @ Sai Nexa Cochin
Taking the car to sai nexa edapally for service is like taking a patient to government hospital out patient department during peak fever season. Inspite of having an appointment for service (I had to call up the service manager on mobile twice for that, the ladies at the service number were too casual), I had to wait for a solid 20 minutes for the service guy to inspect the car. He was as busy as a stock broker on phone. I waited at service for 40 minutes and he came to me briefly at intervals like the rain in July. He wrote down all my concerns, took the photograph and then disappeared only to reappear again and again. I asked him to do everything I wanted. He was like not at all interested in understanding the concerns, was too busy and just wanted to sent me back and take the car to the service bay.

No niggles till date
Had oil change and top up of fluids. AC filter was changed
Checked the clutch plate, which had decent wear and tear - Was asked to replace it at 60k - cost quoted was 9.5k including tax and labour
Had asked them to do alignment and rotation.

Not only was it not done this guy claimed that it was done. I had numbered the rims and the numbers were in the same wheel arches. Took the car to my local tyre guy and did the alignment and rotation. Gave only 6 stars for service. Unsatisfied. He apologised and promised me to do it at a later date, as I took delivery of the car after 6pm.

Even though overall experience was not that good at the service station, I was not worried as my hippo has not given me major problems till date. They did a pretty good job at replacing oil, fluids and body polishing at a cost effective price. Moreover the 60k package from Maruti covered all the labour of service. The bill came to around 3k for service (including oil , fluids and ac filter) and 1.5k for body polishing/wax.

I am finding the car really a boon in rains with broken roads all around. Enjoying the hippo on bad roads and rainy days.

My Brown Little Hippo: Maruti S-Cross DDiS 200 Alpha-sandeep.jpg

sandygordon · 17th January 2019, 21:47

60000km completed around 2 weeks back

My Brown Little Hippo: Maruti S-Cross DDiS 200 Alpha-20190106_180442.jpg

I have not given it for service yet
Still in great shape, except the clutch plate wear
Will be giving it for service next week. Anything to be careful about at 60k service?

4th March 2018, 18:37	#166
vishnurp99 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: India Posts: 477 Thanked: 1,028 Times	Re: My Brown Little Hippo: Maruti S-Cross DDiS 200 Alpha hi Sandygordon - had a quick question on the RPM range for Scross prefacelift 1.3. At what rpm do you hit 120 kmh in stock Scross 1.3.? One of the Nexa folks was suggesting that there is a change in this in the facelift. Apparently the facelift reaches this speed at 2500 to 2600 rpm while the older version used to reach there at a slightly higher 2800-900 odd rpm. Last edited by vishnurp99 : 4th March 2018 at 18:40.
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4th March 2018, 19:18	#168
vishnurp99 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: India Posts: 477 Thanked: 1,028 Times	Re: My Brown Little Hippo: Maruti S-Cross DDiS 200 Alpha The question is specifically about 5th gear. The facelift cruises at 2600 rpm in 5th gear as validated in my test drive. Just want to check if this is different(around 2900 rpm) in the old Scross 1.3 as informed by SA. it will be great if somebody with a Scross 1.3 could confirm. I am not trying to say prefacelift is better than post facelift or vice versa but just trying to understand if there is a difference and also the nature of the difference Last edited by vishnurp99 : 4th March 2018 at 19:40.
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19th May 2018, 21:52	#171
sandygordon BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cochin Posts: 683 Thanked: 1,944 Times View My Garage	Re: My Brown Little Hippo: Maruti S-Cross DDiS 200 Alpha Nearing 50000km Service is due next month Had a trip to ooty from cochin S cross cruised like a star on the highways Ghat section performance was good Did go out of breath on steep ascents, especially when no momentum was utilised
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15th July 2018, 19:37	#172
sandygordon BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cochin Posts: 683 Thanked: 1,944 Times View My Garage	50k service Had my 50k service at 51xxxkm @ Sai Nexa Cochin Taking the car to sai nexa edapally for service is like taking a patient to government hospital out patient department during peak fever season. Inspite of having an appointment for service (I had to call up the service manager on mobile twice for that, the ladies at the service number were too casual), I had to wait for a solid 20 minutes for the service guy to inspect the car. He was as busy as a stock broker on phone. I waited at service for 40 minutes and he came to me briefly at intervals like the rain in July. He wrote down all my concerns, took the photograph and then disappeared only to reappear again and again. I asked him to do everything I wanted. He was like not at all interested in understanding the concerns, was too busy and just wanted to sent me back and take the car to the service bay. No niggles till date Had oil change and top up of fluids. AC filter was changed Checked the clutch plate, which had decent wear and tear - Was asked to replace it at 60k - cost quoted was 9.5k including tax and labour Had asked them to do alignment and rotation. Not only was it not done this guy claimed that it was done. I had numbered the rims and the numbers were in the same wheel arches. Took the car to my local tyre guy and did the alignment and rotation. Gave only 6 stars for service. Unsatisfied. He apologised and promised me to do it at a later date, as I took delivery of the car after 6pm. Even though overall experience was not that good at the service station, I was not worried as my hippo has not given me major problems till date. They did a pretty good job at replacing oil, fluids and body polishing at a cost effective price. Moreover the 60k package from Maruti covered all the labour of service. The bill came to around 3k for service (including oil , fluids and ac filter) and 1.5k for body polishing/wax. I am finding the car really a boon in rains with broken roads all around. Enjoying the hippo on bad roads and rainy days.
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17th January 2019, 21:47	#173
sandygordon BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cochin Posts: 683 Thanked: 1,944 Times View My Garage	Re: My Brown Little Hippo: Maruti S-Cross DDiS 200 Alpha 60000km completed around 2 weeks back I have not given it for service yet Still in great shape, except the clutch plate wear Will be giving it for service next week. Anything to be careful about at 60k service?
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