[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by benzinblut

Thats very good news, especially for an old alpha owner who likes the new look and is not satisfied with his existing headlamp. Instead of spending close to 30K on headlamp upgrade, he gets a total new look as well with 65K.

I am not very sure about the cost, this is what I have heard. If I knew the owners, I would have asked all the details . If you want headlights of new Alpha which has led projectors and DRL, that itself costs more than 40k.

Dont know how good the headlamps on the new S-cross are though.

It's better than 25W HID setup of previous S-Cross Alpha. But the cost and effort spent for these is too much. If the owner badly wants the new face, then it's fine .

Originally Posted by audioholic

Was this being done at a MASS? Quite surprised that they agree to do such things. When I had the WagonR I wanted a simple bumper swap to the facelifted version. But the bodyshop guys were not interested to do it. Not that it was impossible, but they didnt want to spend some extra effort in checking if the mounting points were the same.

Yes, both the cars were spotted at Maruti service centres (Bangalore & Pondicherry). I think even the front member is changed to accommodate the new bumper. The design is slightly different.

My S-Cross

[ajay_satpute]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

I am not very sure about the cost, this is what I have heard. If I knew the owners, I would have asked all the details . If you want headlights of new Alpha which has led projectors and DRL, that itself costs more than 40k.

Can the new grill be fitted on 1st gen Zeta variant? I really like the new grill compared to that of the the 1st gen. It gives the Scross a bit of character.

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by ajay_satpute

Can the new grill be fitted on 1st gen Zeta variant? I really like the new grill compared to that of the the 1st gen. It gives the Scross a bit of character.

No, it's not a direct fit. You have to change all the parts

[AShubrah]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

Yes, both the cars were spotted at Maruti service centres (Bangalore & Pondicherry). I think even the front member is changed to mount the new bumper. The design is slightly different.
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Won’t the bonnet & fenders also need to be replaced in order to make the new grill & bumper fit?

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by AShubrah

Won’t the bonnet & fenders also need to be replaced in order to make the new grill & bumper fit?

Yes, the bonnet has to be changed for sure. If you observe the pic of that white car, you can clearly figure out that bonnet is not painted from factory. I am not very sure about fenders, they look the same in old and new models.

[volkman10]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

I came across few pics in whatsapp where owners were converting their old S-Cross face into new ..

Is this fitment authorized by Maruti Suzuki ? Even for Zeta variants they do not update to Apha headlights and hence surprised if this kit is from Maruti.

[ajay_satpute]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

No, it's not a direct fit. You have to change all the parts

LOL ! In that case, I will stick to the current face and upgrade to Compass in the near future, that is, whenever FCA launches Diesel AT. India certainly lacks the options and ways to customize their rides as compared to US/UK. I am specifically referring to company offered authorized options and not 3rd party jugaads.

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Is this fitment authorized by Maruti Suzuki ? Even for Zeta variants they do not update to Apha headlights and hence surprised if this kit is from Maruti.

As I posted above, both the cars were getting the work done at Maruti itself. I can't say if it's authorised, unlikely. Anyways all the parts can be ordered at MGP store

[Eddy]

Got the 30,000 kms service done at Pasco, Rajeev Chowk (Gurgaon).

No complaints, it was a regular service. Costed me ~5700.

The Rs 2700 as pure service charges pinch !!

[ike]

Originally Posted by Eddy

Got the third service done at Pasco, Rajeev Chowk (Gurgaon).

No complaints, it was a regular service. Costed me ~5700.

The Rs 2700 as pure service charges pinch !!

I got mine done for 3899/-. This was 2.xxk for oil and 600 bucks for cabin filter. Did you get the alignment and balancing done as well?

[shashant]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

Yes, the bonnet has to be changed for sure. If you observe the pic of that white car, you can clearly figure out that bonnet is not painted from factory. I am not very sure about fenders, they look the same in old and new models.

Now this is something I said i would be interested in.
Big question is that, do these changes impact airbag sensors in any way?

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by shashant

Now this is something I said i would be interested in.
Big question is that, do these changes impact airbag sensors in any way?

Airbag sensors in S-Cross are located behind the front member. As seen on the pics, even front member is changed during plastic surgery for face lift .

[shashant]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

Airbag sensors in S-Cross are located behind the front member. As seen on the pics, even front member is changed during plastic surgery for face lift .

Thanks

In that case I'll let my plan go for the plastic surgery.

[Eddy]

Originally Posted by ike

I got mine done for 3899/-. This was 2.xxk for oil and 600 bucks for cabin filter. Did you get the alignment and balancing done as well?

No, did not get wheel alignment or balancing done.

How much were the service charges at MASS in your case ?

Edit: Sorry, my mistake. I wrote third service. I meant 30k service. Apologies.

[ike]

Originally Posted by Eddy

No, did not get wheel alignment or balancing done.

Edit: Sorry, my mistake. I wrote third service. I meant 30k service. Apologies.

So the difference is the labour I guess. What a rip off. My SA tried to push alignment and balancing for 1600 + cost of weights + Tax. Got it done outside for 1100.