[esc2break]

Originally Posted by UPS_Guru

Strange. From booking to vehicle in stockyard, it took only 3 weeks in Bengaluru. This is for a S-Cross Zeta AT.

For what it's worth, my booking was also for S-Cross Zeta AT.

Originally Posted by asmr

Finally, 'a' decision was taken. Well, good luck to you on the next search. And good luck to me too, to duke it out with the dealership on my booking which is supposedly due in 10 days.

Thanks, feeling a bit relieved now although I have nothing to show for a 9-week wait. From the experience of @UPS_Guru, looks like there's a chance you may fare better than I. Good luck to you.

[asmr]

Originally Posted by esc2break

For what it's worth, my booking was also for S-Cross Zeta AT.

Thanks, feeling a bit relieved now although I have nothing to show for a 9-week wait. From the experience of @UPS_Guru, looks like there's a chance you may fare better than I. Good luck to you.

Oh well. I was supposed to get an update from the dealer last Monday. Just the update itself is now slipped to today evening. Not sure what that update will be.

I am of three minds. If delivery is going to slip, should I just let it be and get the car whenever it is delivered? Or should I put it in suspension and get a 2022 manufactured one?

Last option is that I could just junk the entire process for now and go with getting a good motorcycle (I currently have an Activa which is exquisitely unsuited for traveling 40kms in a day for me) and restart the car buying process like 8 months later, with the hope that the situation might be a bit better then.

Never thought this simple act of getting a car would be so... complicated.

[SShandilya]

Hi Guys,
I am thinking of getting the 2021 S cross zeta automatic for my father. It would be great help if someone can answer my list of questions -
1. How it the 4 speed autobox to drive ? Is it lethargic ?
2. Real life fuel economy for the automatic.
3. Any discount going on ?
4. How much is Alpha worth over Zeta ?
Thanks in advance.

[Mustang Sammy]

Originally Posted by SShandilya

Hi Guys,
I am thinking of getting the 2021 S cross zeta automatic for my father. It would be great help if someone can answer my list of questions -
1. How it the 4 speed autobox to drive ? Is it lethargic ?
2. Real life fuel economy for the automatic.
3. Any discount going on ?
4. How much is Alpha worth over Zeta ?
Thanks in advance.

My 2 cents.

1. How it the 4 speed autobox to drive ? Is it lethargic ?
- it is lethargic but if you know how to drive ATs it is manageable. It certainly doesn’t offer the driving pleasure of the newer 6+ speed units, but I have had no issues overtaking and getting out of tight spots/sticky situations. The engine is responsive enough.

2. Real life fuel economy for the automatic.

14-16 kmpl for 80% highway driving.
3. Any discount going on ?

No idea

4. How much is Alpha worth over Zeta ?

Not what Maruti is charging. LED DRLs, leather interior and auto leveling headlamps are not worth the 1.5L premium IMHO.

[SShandilya]

Originally Posted by Mustang Sammy

My 2 cents.

1. How it the 4 speed autobox to drive ? Is it lethargic ?
- it is lethargic but if you know how to drive ATs it is manageable. It certainly doesn’t offer the driving pleasure of the newer 6+ speed units, but I have had no issues overtaking and getting out of tight spots/sticky situations. The engine is responsive enough.

2. Real life fuel economy for the automatic.

14-16 kmpl for 80% highway driving.
3. Any discount going on ?

No idea

4. How much is Alpha worth over Zeta ?

Not what Maruti is charging. LED DRLs, leather interior and auto leveling headlamps are not worth the 1.5L premium IMHO.

Thanks bud for the reply.

The car will be driven at max 4 times a week and will be used only for city drives and both my fathers driving style and mine are we drive fast but not rash so how is the cruising capability of the autobox ? We don’t smash the pedal but we accelerate in a linear manner. So for the city could that translate to lower average ?

[Mustang Sammy]

Originally Posted by SShandilya

Thanks bud for the reply.

The car will be driven at max 4 times a week and will be used only for city drives and both my fathers driving style and mine are we drive fast but not rash so how is the cruising capability of the autobox ? We don’t smash the pedal but we accelerate in a linear manner. So for the city could that translate to lower average ?

The car can easily cruise at 100-120kmph.

In city traffic I estimate 4-6 kmpl lower mileage. Of course that depends on whether the city is Nagpur or Bangalore

[PaddleShifter]

Originally Posted by SShandilya

The car will be driven at max 4 times a week and will be used only for city drives and both my fathers driving style and mine are we drive fast but not rash so how is the cruising capability of the autobox ? We don’t smash the pedal but we accelerate in a linear manner. So for the city could that translate to lower average ?

If you are residing in New Delhi, consider a fuel economy of 10-12kmpl in 100% city conditions with moderate traffic and AC running. This is what even 1200cc cars such as i10 offer.

Your driving pattern is 100% city use and 4 times per week running so a BS6 diesel is not recommended anyway (owing to DPF issues reported after such usage).

I have no experience of driving the S-Cross AT so cant comment on its drivability in city traffic.

[SShandilya]

Originally Posted by PaddleShifter

If you are residing in New Delhi, consider a fuel economy of 10-12kmpl in 100% city conditions with moderate traffic and AC running. This is what even 1200cc cars such as i10 offer.

Your driving pattern is 100% city use and 4 times per week running so a BS6 diesel is not recommended anyway (owing to DPF issues reported after such usage).

I have no experience of driving the S-Cross AT so cant comment on its drivability in city traffic.

I do reside in Delhi. Our garage for past few years have been dominated by diesels but now with my father’s running reducing and the DPF issues we don’t see diesel a viable option for us. However it’s really hard to swallow the kind of fuel average petrol motor gives but I guess thats because we were spoilt by our diesels !

[KPR]

Originally Posted by SShandilya

However it’s really hard to swallow the kind of fuel average petrol motor gives but I guess thats because we were spoilt by our diesels !

Yes that's one of the reason I had refrained from selling off my diesel MJD to S Cross petrol which otherwise a good package. There's nothing wrong in trying out manual diesel of Aura or Venue as a two year stop gap measure and look for new SCross if it comes in diesel.

[esc2break]

Originally Posted by asmr

Oh well. I was supposed to get an update from the dealer last Monday. Just the update itself is now slipped to today evening. Not sure what that update will be.

I am of three minds. If delivery is going to slip, should I just let it be and get the car whenever it is delivered? Or should I put it in suspension and get a 2022 manufactured one?

Last option is that I could just junk the entire process for now and go with getting a good motorcycle (I currently have an Activa which is exquisitely unsuited for traveling 40kms in a day for me) and restart the car buying process like 8 months later, with the hope that the situation might be a bit better then.

Hopefully you got good news from the dealer. My 2 paise worth on your dilemma... I personally can't take daily commute of 40 km/day in a two-wheeler. Hence, if I were in your shoes I would just hold my breath until the darned delivery happens.

Originally Posted by SShandilya

4. How much is Alpha worth over Zeta ?
Thanks in advance.

I thought Alpha is not worth the premium over Zeta - however there are current S-Cross owners who have opined otherwise. There is a whole thread (Maruti S-Cross AT | Should I buy the Alpha or Zeta variant?) that you can check-out.

[asmr]

Originally Posted by esc2break

Hopefully you got good news from the dealer. My 2 paise worth on your dilemma... I personally can't take daily commute of 40 km/day in a two-wheeler. Hence, if I were in your shoes I would just hold my breath until the darned delivery happens.

Unfortunately, no. Nothing at all, actually. The response was "Sir, it will be delivered by 20th surely" about a week back.

Now, it is "Sir, we will try to get it to you by November end".

This is about as clueless they can be, I think.

[esc2break]

Originally Posted by asmr

Unfortunately, no. Nothing at all, actually. The response was "Sir, it will be delivered by 20th surely" about a week back.

Now, it is "Sir, we will try to get it to you by November end".

This is about as clueless they can be, I think.

Ouch. That sounds similar to the "dialogue" I got from my dealer. Guess we don't have the same luck as @UPS_Guru. May be being in Bengaluru helps??

Originally Posted by MichaelBallack

Hello guys,
Booked Zeta variant today for 11.05 lakhs on road.

@MichaelBallack, believe you booked first week of October. Did you get your delivery?

[asmr]

Originally Posted by esc2break

Ouch. That sounds similar to the "dialogue" I got from my dealer. Guess we don't have the same luck as @UPS_Guru. May be being in Bengaluru helps??



@MichaelBallack, believe you booked first week of October. Did you get your delivery?

Interestingly between the previous response and this, I had a call from the dealer's CRM team asking if I have been getting regular updates!

So I asked them what update should I be getting except when the vehicle is coming in. They said they will surely keep me updated as soon as the vehicle is dispatched. This got me laughing and I told them that was not the update I was looking for and they simply need to get me the vehicle as committed.

Pretty much clear that it is not happening.

[nkkaimal79]

Bought the Zeta AT this May.

For the utility you are looking for, the AT gear will easily serve the purpose. 6 speed AT would have been ideal but u will have to wait for it.

City driveability of AT is very good and not bad on highways either. I drove from vadodara to bangalore and back. No problems experienced. Got a mileage of 17 kmpl. The gear box is smooth and linear .

No regrets so far except a few things are missing like 6 speed AT offered by other car makers , rear vent and dual USB.

Otherwise it's a VFM car with loads of space and comfort.

Dont go for Alfa variant unless u are really keen on leather seats and LED DRLs.

[asmr]

Just saw the pics and videos of 2022 S-Cross.

Not helping at all in my situation!

The car which I have booked and yet not received will be a "perceived obsolete" version in another 6 months or so. Oh, did I mention the dealer sent out a delay notice with additional 4 weeks waiting period with no commit on timelines?

And with offices opening up, I really need 'a' car at this point.

Back to square one.