The S-Cross got new brake pads and a starter motor as well.

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So, it was an eventful month of July & August for my S-cross 1.6.

I got the suspension overhaul done at Agera motors, Coimbatore. Things changed:

1. Aftermarket Gabriel Front strut assemblies
2. Monroe rear shock absorbers
3. Rear springs. They are cheap.
4. Bushes & seats

In addition, I also changed the front brake pads to TVS Hiper. The ride is much better now and braking is better than Maruti stock pads. Most of the parts were bought from Gomechanic spares and I got good discounts.

Overhaul costs including brake pads and labour came close to Rs 22,000. Work was neatly done by Agera Motors.

And one fine day, a few days back, just 1 km away from my home, when I was about to start a long journey, the car refused to start. Initially, I thought it was the starting signal fuse which gave up since the battery was fine. I called Maruti RSA and the technician diagnosed it to be the starter motor which gave up. That immediately reminded me that I had a few long cranks and a few failed cranking very recently. The car was towed to Aadhi Maruti Coimbatore. The starter motor was overhauled. Labour was expensive and including RSA and towing charges final bill came to Rs 7.1k. The new motor cost Rs 13k. The workmanship is top notch and the car starts like butter now.

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My S-Cross did not let me down even once, even when I pushed its engine to the limit.

BHPian Dr.Naren recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Bangalore to Mumbai to Aurangabad to Mumbai to Bangalore Drive (May 7-14, 2022)

Odo at beginning of the journey

We left at 7 am from Bangalore. Traffic was thin and one could get out of the city quickly. The road was brilliant after Tumkur, with not much traffic too. I drove non-stop for 430+ km and hit Hubli in less than 4 hours.

After 2.5 hours of driving

Reached Hubli toll booth in next 1.5 hours

Filled up the tank with Xtragreen, somewhere after Belgaum (first, stop during the drive)

We entered Kolhapur city for lunch, didn't want to miss the delicious Kolhapuri Thali

Spent around 2 hours for lunch, relaxed a bit and continued our journey. The traffic started increasing after Kolhapur. We got major traffic before Pune and that killed our average speed.

It felt relaxing after we exited Pune and entered the expressway.

Spotted this beautiful Urus

I honestly do not like the Pune-Mumbai expressway. Tumkur to Hubli strech was way better.

Drove 1000 km in 12 hours, including 2 hours lunch break at Kolhapur. The average speed was a little above 100 km/h.

It was a fantastic drive. 200+ HP S-Cross 1.6 is a highway missile haha.

I just relaxed at a friend's place in Mumbai. Spent the weekend in Mumbai and went out shopping as I had to drive to Aurangabad for a wedding.

My car is lowered and GC is less than 130 mm. I couldn't afford to be adventurous and take any road to reach Aurangabad. I got in touch with highway expert Parag Bhai and he suggested going via Nashik to Aurangabad. We left Mumbai after breakfast on a Monday. I had to reach Aurangabad by evening for the wedding. The trip was uneventful, but I ran out of luck. There was a loud sound from the rear tyre, pulled over the car to the roadside immediately.

Found out the culprit and changed the tyre

It looked huge and I was sceptical that the normal puncture plug wouldn't work. Got in touch with Nikhil and he suggested visiting Bharat tyres at Nashik. I did not exceed 100 km/h till I reached the tyre shop.

The owner of Bharat tyres was very friendly. It was also nice to meet a Malayali in Nashik.

Oh wait, look at this culprit. Never seen such a huge thing puncturing the tyre before

They fixed the puncture using a patch, even the mushroom plug wouldn't work here. That thing was so long that it had hit the alloy wheel too. Luckily the Lenso survived with scratches. Thanks to this incident, the trip got delayed. It was a good decision to leave Mumbai early, anyways made it to Aurangabad by late evening.

We drove back to Mumbai the next day and took the same road. I spent a few days in Mumbai. I also got the light upgrade done.

S-Cross 1.6 meet at BKC, Mumbai

We left for Bangalore after this meeting. It was past 12 am. Thanks to the light upgrade, the night drive was effortless. We got a major roadblock on the expressway though.

Clicked a few pics after entering Karnataka

The drive was uneventful. There was some traffic after Tumkur and the usual Bangalore city scenes. Finally reached Bangalore for lunch.

ODO at the end of trip covered almost 3000 km

I am also proud to say that the lowered S-Cross did not face any challenges in this 3000 km trip. I had pushed the engine to its limits and it never let me down.

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Maruti's mid-size SUV will be unveiled later this month. Prices could be announced in August.

Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to launch a new mid-size SUV in the Indian market. It will be replacing the S-Cross in the brand’s model line-up.

Maruti’s mid-size SUV shares its underpinnings with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. The car will be unveiled later this month.

Maruti’s version of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder will also be offered with two engine options, including a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol and a 1.5-litre strong-hybrid. The latter uses a 1.5-litre petrol engine that makes 91 BHP and 122 Nm and an electric motor with an output of 78 BHP and 141 Nm.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross was introduced in 2015. Back then, the 1.6-litre diesel quickly became the engine of choice for enthusiasts. In 2017, the car received an update and the 1.6-litre engine was discontinued. At present, the S-Cross is offered with a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine.

Source: Autocar India

Took a test ride of Tata Harrier and Kia Seltos, but spending Rs 20-25 lakhs just didn't seem worth it.

BHPian swaps100050 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hello all,

Background

I am 27 years old. A Civil Engineer, residing and working in Mumbai.

So back in 2019, the i10 completed its 10 years mark. It had started showing its age with increased maintenance bills and frequent replacement of wear and tear parts. My itch of getting a new car was growing day by day and we (me and my dad) were on the lookout for the same. Meanwhile, daily running had increased due to changes in job and the i10 was converted to CNG. Thus outstation trips were simply not possible in the i10.

Decision Making

All the cars between Rs 10 to 25 lakh bracket were considered with no particular preference. Took a test ride of Harrier and Seltos but spending 20-25 big ones just didn't seem worth it.

The option of getting a preowned car was kept open, but both I and my dad were reluctant about it. Getting a clean example was a task. But nevertheless kept on scrolling on various online sites.

Failed VAG Plan

A known dealer had 2 examples of Skoda Octavia 2016 one in petrol and the other in diesel. Both were automatic models. One afternoon I visited the dealer to have a better look at both cars. Cars were parked in the basement parking lot. The first look did not inspire much confidence in me. There were scratches all along the car, the front tyre was deflated, a thick layer of dust on the car and even the interior was not clean. Anyways, I made up my mind and took a test drive of the petrol automatic. The drive was smooth, gear shifts happened in a snap and no drama from the suspensions. Mechanically the car seemed in good condition for a 60k run car, but the amount of work needed to get the exteriors and interiors in liveable condition was too much for my liking. Plus the dealer quoted 12L with no negotiations for the petrol variant and 11L for the similar run diesel. I did not pursue it further as I had some other financial priorities, and getting a 5-year-old, out-of-warranty, VAG car home is a BIG NO!

Moment of Realisation

Months passed without any substantial progress. Then one fine day, I stumbled upon a thread on T-bhp - Pre Worshipped car of the week - S-cross

Suddenly, this underrated car started becoming my reading material day and night. Read the official T-bhp review published back in 2015, and various ownership threads. The one thing that set my heart on this car was Dr.Naren’s Stage 3 S-cross 1.6 Alpha. The thread provided so many insights into the car, that I started appreciating it much more than I ever did before.

First Contact

Then began the tough job of finding a clean example of the 1.6, which to be honest is quite rare. Many dealers quoted 1.3 as 1.6 and it was very difficult to find the genuine ones. But I was able to find an S-cross 1.6 Alpha 2015 model 40,400 km on the odo with the same dealer I went to before. Took a test drive, and this was the first time I was driving a diesel vehicle. The torque kick was just addictive and I had tasted it for the very first time. The engine was smooth for a diesel. The Clutch was a little heavy for my liking. The suspension of the car was in good shape and it swallowed the bumps and potholes without any noise. There were hardly any deep scratches on the exterior of the car. Overall the car seemed to be well kept. My heart was made up then and there itself. But my mind still needed some convincing so I took a test drive of the new S-cross 1.5 petrol. To be honest I was not able to enjoy the car as much as I enjoyed the very few moments I had with the 1.6. So the decision was made.

D-Day

Finally got the car home on the first day of Diwali 2021.

First Picture after Pooja

Attaching some random pictures of my drives until now. Been to Goa 2 times in a year. Short drives to Nashik, Lonavala, Pune, and many more.

Positives

1. Odo currently stands at 47xxx.
2. There have been zero issues with the car till now.
3. Highway driving is where the car shines.
4. No fatigue is felt even after driving the car for hours.
5. The engine is relaxed, but is ready to point and shoot.
6. Suspension is sorted at higher speeds, but the firmness can be felt at low speeds.
7. Automatic Head Light/Wipers
8. Touchscreen System with Android Auto and Apple Carplay, Steering wheel controls.

Negatives/Things to work on

1. There is some weird noise felt from the steering wheel while going through undulating road patches. Need to check on this.
2. Headlights don't do justice to the car. Have to get fog light projectors.
3. Rattles are observed on rough roads from the cabin.
4. Need to change the tyres from JK Elanzo to better ones.
5. Improvements to ICE.

Mods planned (Suggestions welcome)

1. HID / LED Projector Fog Lights
2. Component Speaker in front doors + Sub + Amp carried forward from my old car.
3. Alloy Wheels (Lenso Jager Dyna maybe?)
4. Michelin P4ST / UC6 - (Stock size / upsize?)
5. Remap (to improve turbo lag)

Super happy with the decision of going the preowned route. Would like to thank this amazing forum for all the information it provided and helped me make this decision.

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Most of us would frown over a used car having 100k on the ODO, but it is not the mileage, it is how you arrived at that point, which makes a lot of difference.

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Goodbye Old Friend:

My dear Ertiga served me well over 7 long years of love and love relationships. The car never let me down in any scenario.

Even with an almost busted clutch, it got us all back from Kufri to Delhi. I can actually write long prose, praising my ride, but anyone who has owned a Diesel MJD knows that 1.3 are relatively bulletproof.

Anyhow, it had been 7 years and with 1.82L km, the vehicle was showing its age, at least externally, I made a point to get the vehicle regularly serviced, first at Rohan Motors, till almost 50,000 km, thereafter shifted to World of Service, Sector-67 Noida, till the lockdown in 2020. Thereafter the last 3 services were done at Poorvi Automobiles, Sector 10 Noida.

I think, both the FNGs always did a good job on my vehicle, only the supposed Authorised Service Centre being a bit fishy in their operations in my opinion.

Tyres, I always had them replaced from Tyre Shoppe, Sector -5 Noida. Mohit is a very old friend and a schoolmate, so I trust his advice on tyres. The first replacement was at 45,000 km, then every 40,000 km, I had them replaced, barring the stock MRF set, the rest were all Goodyear Tyres.

The only outside accessories are seat covers and a touch screen audio system which I replaced the stock unit with.

The Sale:

I tried selling off my car first at OLX, needless to say, it really broke my heart with the price I was being offered. I mean seriously, 2.5L to 3L for a vehicle is actually good running condition and most of them were dealers, saying things like “Sir, zyada chala hua hai and all that”. End result, in a week’s time I took down my ad and waited for almost 2 months for the calls to slow down.

Finally, one day I downloaded the Cars24 app and applied for a home inspection of my car, even though my previous experience with them was not good (another long story, for some other time as it involves my angry better half), I still bit the bullet and tried.

They offered Rs 3.85 Lacs initially, but I countered with 5, price was settled at Rs4.52 lakh, of which they paid Rs 4.36L upfront, the rest of Rs 10k has been stopped for RC transfer and 6.8K a service charge.

The sale went off without a hitch and now, I was be-kaar as my brother drives the City Vth Gen and my Wife uses the Wagon R.

Some Pics of the outgoing car:

The Search:

I wanted to buy another diesel as my work involves a lot of travelling, sometimes almost 4-5k km a month. So the search began.

The Candidates:

1. Ertiga Petrol: I went for a TD, the petrol engine is typical Maruti, smooth and refined but it somehow felt a bit laid back. Or maybe I was expecting too much. Anyhow, the overall look did not appeal to me, maybe it's more about the old adage “Monotony Kills Romance”, call me a hypocrite, but maybe that was what happened.
2. Creta/Seltos: Brothers from different mothers briefly made the cut, up to the point where I visited the showroom. Too much high-headedness of the sales staff and the long waiting time stretching into months really struck'em off my list.
3. Carens: To MPV, to KIA, too many smug salesmen, too long waiting periods and those astronomical price hikes by KIA, which I tell you, seem more opportunistic than responsive to steel prices. Trust me on that, I deal in High Tensile Steel all day.
4. Harrier/Safari: Almost gave the down payment but then the salesman let it slip that they interchange parts of cars from TD vehicles when there are issues, and that was all she said ��.
5. Innova: Too much old wine in a new bottle and a jacked-up price tag, did not appeal to the end-user in me. Otherwise, I have owned and driven the previous-gen Innova G diesel for almost 1.07 Lac Kms, all of it fuss-free. But spending 22L on a base model did not sit well with me and my pocket.
6. Hector: Too many electronics/gizmos and waiting period. Plus hector plus only being available in Top Trim in Diesel, too pricey.
7. XUV700: Too long waiting period, otherwise it is a very solid VFM product from Mahindra.
8. Gurkha: This was more of heart over head at first, but then after a rather long 20km test drive, the car really grew on me. It made more sense than all those vehicles above. It gave you a 4x4, which can literally go anywhere, a fuss-free engine and carry 4 people with luggage, eating miles on the highway without a hiccup. Only grouch, I am on a very heavier side, so getting in and out of the back seat required a very nimble approach, front steering also was a bit too near my very big belly. Plus, my parents would not be able to travel with me. So, I deferred this to maybe end of-year purchase, if I get a chance.

Then, reality struck and my incomings got held up due to one reason or the other and EID approached. I am a big believer in keeping my debts cleared especially when it comes to the people who work for me. I used the entire amount of my car to pay off the labour and then some from my bank account, nearly emptying myself in the process. This was a week before EID.

Sometimes, all it takes is a moment to snap yourself back to reality. For me, it was when I wrote down my upcoming expenses and matched them to my prospective income. Tuns out, I would not have been able to afford a new car EMI, for at least till Diwali.

Then, used car it was. Enter Team-BHP forums and Dr.Naren’s thread about his beloved 1.6. I was smitten with the car, then I read up the old reviews, watched some YouTube videos for 1.6 and prepped for the search and buy.

The search begins anew:

The usual haunts for a used car:

• Karol Bagh / Lajpat: Nary any 1.6, most of the dealers on phone said they had 1.6 but supposedly it has 5 gears, I didn’t know ��
• Olx /Spinny /Droom /Cars24: Found a couple of 1.6 on each side but most of them had low km on the ODO. Which in itself is a red flag in my books. Some even claimed their vehicles were 1.6 (mainly on OLX and QUIKR) but a zoom-in of the gearshift showed the usual 5 gears.

I finally zeroed in on a Grey 2016 Alpha Trim, with 118k km on the ODO, figured a near 20k run per year seemed like a genuine case and got a long TD done, courtesy of Cars24 again. It was a co-incident that our forum had a whole thread dedicated to Cars24 Refurbishment Lab, plus they are giving a 7.5k Kms / 6-month warranty for the vehicle minus the parts that have to wear and tear, yes, I read the Warranty Booklet.

Price was non-negotiable at first, but they came back with a discount of 30k on the sticker price and I got the vehicle for Rs 4.70 Lakh+ Insurance and Registration. Paid 70k as down payment, rest converted to EMI for 4 years.

Finally, she is at home now, with us. She (my S-cross), sorry I haven’t named her yet, will take a while as I think I am in love with her, she is more like a mature lady, who has some wrinkles and crows feet on her face, but when she smiles, you can see, she has seen it all, braved it all and has a lot more guts than you know.

Love at first drive: You can say that.

Sorry, my post is too long, but I cannot help it, once I start to write, it is a bit unstoppable.

Anyhow, after the purchase, I took the car for a small 200 km return trip with my parents, my wife and both kids on board. My mom and I are on the heavier side, but still, with a full load, the car never felt out of power and literally swallowed anything the road threw at it. The drive was from Noida-Faridabad-Sohna Road to Tauru on Bhiwadi road and back.

A small bump or something else:

The fly in the ointment came when I was on my way towards my site, some 60kms into the trip. The check engine light came on and stayed for the entire trip. I talked to my sales advisor, he said it must be some sensor malfunction.

But barring this, there was no change in the driving behaviour of the car and so far I have covered almost 1600 km in a span of 7 days on the vehicle.

Have also mailed to Cars24 for the issue and they are happy to either cover the cost of the sensor or any ancillary work (covered as per their warranty i.e) which shall arise, provided I get them a quote / estimate from NEXA or any other GST approved Service Center (Anupam from WoS, has already provided me one), so I am set to get the issue fixed in the coming week.

Features in the car:

After owning a ZDi trim from Maruti, I came to expect a couple of things in the Alpha Trim of my 1.6 S-Cross. However, the interior quality is way better, remove the badging, it feels more like a first-gen X1 to me, rather than an MSIL product. No offence intended to the BMW owners, it is only my personal opinion.

Here is a brief summary:

1. All 4 power windows with driver-side one-touch up and down.
2. Auto-Dimming IVRM (Take that Newly launched XL6)
3. Auto folding side mirrors
4. Auto Headlamps (not a good throw though, I don’t know why might just replace them in the near future)
5. Automatic Rain Sensing wipers
6. Android Auto/ Car Play compatible HU system. (Was missing the navigation SD card though)
7. Reclinable rear seat with a 60:40 split.
8. Automatic AC
9. Push Button Start
10. ABS/EBD with Dual Airbags.
11. All 4 disc brakes

Seriously though, even base variants of many supposed best sellers start at least twice the price I ended up paying for the car and seriously, none of them will ever come close to the sheer driving pleasure you can derive out of this car.

As for the 1600 km, some 1100 were done this week, in two days, the vehicle giving 19 km/l, but that is another story, which I shall cover in a proper travelogue.Update :

On another day, another site visit added another 800 km to the ODO though. The latest being the 680 km I travelled this Saturday from Noida to Baddi. Prior to this, the clutch also started making a creaking sound when I let it go. Anupam is saying it might be the master cylinder giving up. But then, when work calls and the only ride I want to drive is here, I took the risk towards Baddi, Himachal.

The Travel

The journey began at 6:20 am in the morning, well technically at 6:24 am as I made sure the engine was warmed up.

Must have been my imagination as I really felt the clutch being soft, the engine a bit more responsive than it had been in a previous couple of days.

Picked up my PA from his house at Vinod Nagar, Delhi and off we went towards the site.

Had breakfast at Zilmil, Karnal, very nice Dhaba, food is good. Though I still prefer Mayur Dhaba, when travelling with family. Do not like Neelkanth as it has become too flashy.

Anyhow, we took the road towards Zirakpur from Ambala and then followed towards Pinjore, my 12:30 pm, I was at Subros.

The meeting concluded at 3 pm, did not feel much hungry so off we went back home.

At Zirakpur, we stopped for a rather large bite at Pal’s and barring some odd traffic jam near Bypass at Delhi, we made good time. I got back home at 10 pm and then promptly dozed off.

Total Travel: 680kms, consumed Diesel: 35.6-litres, including 30 mins of traffic, AC had been switched on since morning.

The Experience:

The pesky CEL came on when we were on the way to Baddi from Pinjore and stayed with us till home. Otherwise, the ride was awesome.

Likes

1. Carpet-like ride quality on the National Highway.
2. Soaks up small bumps with ease, far better than my Ertiga and even the City.
3. Can write long proses of praise for the engine, it has very long legs, I did an occasional 120 on the highway and could still feel it could go far faster.
4. I am more of a sedate driver though, driving between 80-90kmph on the highway mostly as it is more of a relaxed pace, plus it is near that sweet spot of Turbo at 1700rpm, a slight tap and I can overtake. Had some fun with a PB numbered Brezza D, the chap was overtaking from the wrong side of the road in a bad manner. I taught him some, but then after I presumed was an agonizing one minute behind my vehicle, I let him pass and the chap shot off like a tracer bullet, only to find my car in his rear view at the next intersection where we were both stuck in traffic. Poor sod, I wonder why these boys' racers do not understand the driving etiquettes.
5. The FE was between 19-20 km/l including jams, and twisting roads as we approached the site.
6. My PA drove as I had too many calls to attend to while driving back home, so I switched to the back seat. Though I miss the recline and slide feature of the Ertiga, the seat was very comfortable, soaking up all small undulations. Post sunset, I kicked off my shoes, slid the passenger seat ahead and literally stretched my legs. The cup holders in the armrest were put to good use (read Amrut neat), and the boot being accessible meant I could stash my stuff in there with ease.
7. AC is very effective, better than my City
8. Doors close with a respectable thunk and not the lightweight sound you get in today’s C-SUVs from Maruti.
9. Even though it is an FWD vehicle, the body roll is controlled and can throw her into corners with confidence, I have done that, was a lot of fun.
10. Steering is very well weighted, you feel connected to the road when you drive.
11. Gearshift is as smooth as expected from a 320nm torque monster.
12. And the look on my friend's face when I told him my S-Cross makes more torque than his 1.6 Verna, was priceless.

Dislikes

1. The pesky CEL, some sensor failure, most probably MAF, it is annoying to look at and also, worrying if it starts blinking (not happened though).
2. The clutch squeaks of its own volition. When being released that is, otherwise no issues in shifting gears.
3. Road noise creeps in at the back seat, speaking of which, lack of a rear AC vent is a real downer. So much so that I am thinking of either getting one installed with some potential for disaster or maybe covering the leather seats with towel seat covers.
4. A bit of an underpowered feeling comes when you are stuck in traffic. Really need to downshift when I have to get her to move.
5. The engine sounds a bit noisy, maybe it's just my imagination.

These are the only dislikes I have and I think some 2k km + in this sweet ride have changed my perspective. Feels like a rush and I really seem to look for excuses to drive her around. I mean in these past two weeks, I have taken my kids and my brother’s kids out for night drives and Ice creams at India Gate more times than in the past couple of years. Plus, the grunt really gets my pulse racing.

Reminds me of a time when I used to be fresh out of school and had just learnt to drive, used to sneak out with my WagonR’s car key (that was the 1198cc 4 cylinder first gen) and drive around my wife’s house, (We were dating then)

Most of us would frown over a used car having 100k on the ODO, but it is not the mileage, it is how you arrived at that point, which makes a lot of difference. The previous owner, God Bless him, had also loved her a lot, I can see that from the way the interiors still look new, the engine working soundly, only general wear and tear is there in other parts as such. Besides, a good diesel in my opinion needs at least that much under its belt to really come to life.

Also, this is my first post here in the forum - technically it's the fourth, as I posted in the official S-cross 1.6 thread as well a couple of times, but then side roles and debut movie as the hero have a line of differentiation (think Shahid Kapoor in Taal and Ishq Vishq).

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As I don't like changing things, I would keep this car easily for 10 years atleast so I am confused if I should wait for the new Brezza.

BHPian Snowflakes recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hello BHPians,

I need your valuable inputs in buying our first car (automatic).

At the start of this year we had shortlisted the Ecosport & Polo as one of our next cars, but then the rumours of ford shutting shop started and we put our purchase on hold. Then we started looking at the Polo but could not get hold of one before it was discontinued.

I haven't considered Kia or Hyundai cars for there safety aspects. Decided not to go for the XUV300 & Nexon as they are AMTs and their ASS is a hit or a miss.

Now I have narrowed down the search to the S-Cross Zeta version. I know lot of people have mentioned it's a 4 speed AT but after reading multiple reviews here I felt it should suffice my needs. In a year I may travel around 10k kms. Now with this news coming out should I go ahead with this booking as nearby Nexa dealer has promised a delivery within next 6 weeks or should I drop this car as it's reaching it's end of life. As I don't like changing things, I would keep this car easily for 10 years atleast so I am confused if I should wait for the new Brezza. The reason for not pursuing the Brezza is the wait times would be atleast 4-6 months at the time of launch.

So, need your advice on whether I should go ahead with this purchase or look for which other cars.

Here's what BHPian amol4184 had to say on the matter:

• IMO, we are at a pivotal point in the life of S-Cross and waiting out all upcoming launches by Maruti would be wiser because:
• MS will probably launch the next gen S-Cross which looks like an entirely new (and better looking) car compared to current one.

You are going to hang on to the car for 10 years which is a long time. I personally would not want to get stuck with last of the generation old product that does not have anything exceptional going on for it. I mean its not a bad car but its not iconic in the way the VW Polo is/was.

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Maruti's new SUV (codenamed: YFG) could replace the S-Cross in the Indian market.

Maruti Suzuki and Toyota are jointly developing two new SUVs to take on the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. Maruti's version codenamed: YFG, will be positioned above the Brezza and could replace the S-Cross.

According to a new report, Maruti's new SUV could debut this festive season. It would be manufactured at Toyota's Bidadi plant, alongside the D22, which is rumoured to be called the Hyryder.

Both SUVs are said to be based on the localized version of Toyota's TNGA-B platform. It is also said that the biggest differentiating factor between these SUVs and the Hyundai Creta would be their self-charging hybrid powertrain.

That being said, there has been no official word from Maruti Suzuki regarding its plans for the S-Cross.

Source: Financial Express

My 2020 S-Cross has done just 13,000 km and is still under the 2-year warranty.

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I just became a victim of this infamous interior plastic quality.

Car: S-Cross 1.5 Petrol, October 2020.

Parts broke: Glove box lid, Front armrest.

My October 2020 S-Cross has done just 13,000 km in 1.5 years and has undergone 4 services (the first paid service was done last week). The car is still under two years warranty. I will be shooting a feedback email to Nexa tomorrow.

Glove Box Lid

After I brought my car home from service (and MGU replacement), I observed that the glove box lid comes down fast when opened rather than a smooth damped opening. I inspected it during daylight the next day and found that the dampener hasn't been reconnected. Today, I found some time to spend with the car and I just realized that the male part where this dampener dock has broken so maybe that is the reason it was never connected.

Front armrest

While coming back to my workplace a day after getting the car serviced, I opened the glove box and the pull-type lock came in my hand as its plastic broke. It is so disappointing because the car has seen 80% usage on the highways due to my nature of work. I have carefully reinserted the pull-type lever back in its place and it is barely holding the armrest so as not to trigger my anger every time it creates vibrations.

Update: The service centre told me that since the parts are broken, they won't be covered under warranty. I asked, “so can I replace any other part under warranty that is not broken?” The lady just laughed gently and we left this conversation here with I being not interested in making anyone understand over a few thousand (6k for both parts).

I will fix these myself as replacement parts may also not last very long based on my experience. For other parts costing a few hundred, I will opt for replacements if ever they break.

Learnings: What is the use of a warranty, dear Maruti? Can’t a manufacturer own up for at least 20,000-30,000 or 2 years of usage by a customer?

Here's what BHPian Leoshashi had to say on the matter:

Sad to see this. If you are sure this isn't related to any rough usage/abuse, escalate, and be firm yet polite that you aren't satisfied with this. The workshop may try to brush it under the carpet, saying it's not covered. But you will have to hold your ground and escalate to TSM. It may take time, but be firm. In summary, make sure your voice reaches MSIL, who in turn is very much active to fix things for customers' happiness, even if it's not covered under warranty. I am recently in the same process of replacing a huge part of my XL6, which had a minor issue, but I was unhappy about it, and Maruti has approved that part only for customer satisfaction. Another incident happened recently where they changed tyre damaged due to my brother's negligence, under goodwill warranty because the car was a week old. We never asked for it, but they did it anyway.

The glovebox is cheap, but for the armrest, you will have to change a significant chunk of the centre console which costs Rs. 4800.

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The current ODO is 83,000+ km. No new mods are planned for now.

BHPian Dr.Naren recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Here is the list of all the previous modifications made by Dr.Naren on his Maruti Suzuki S-Cross 1.6L.

New Modification: Performance muffler by Engineering Exponents

Jayant suggested trying a performance muffler as it would help improve the top end.

OE Muffler

The design looks very restrictive. Inlet and outlet are on the same side, the exhaust gas flow is rotated around inside the muffler

Engineering Exponents made a custom SS304 muffler for my car.

I have driven more than 2000 km after this mod. These are my observations:

1. Good improvement in mid-range and top-end
2. Nice sound and the engine is free-revving
3. Minor improvement in fuel economy
4. Smoke levels are higher now

IC outlet hose fixed

The IC outlet hose was slightly compressed

Engineering exponents fixed it with a silicone hose

Road trip: Bangalore to Kanyakumari

It was a fantastic drive. The road is brilliant after Salem with minimal traffic, all the way to Kanyakumari.

The current ODO is 83,000+ km. No new mods planned, will get the service done after the Aurangabad trip which is happening soon

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The India-spec S-Cross might get the same 1.5-litre mild-hybrid engine as the outgoing model.

Suzuki debuted the second-generation S-Cross in the European market late last year. Now, the new S-Cross may be on its way to India.

Rumours suggest that Maruti Suzuki might be looking to launch the 2022 S-Cross in April or May 2022. According to some dealers, it's all but confirmed and some dealerships have even started taking pre-bookings.

We've been told that the new S-Cross is already being put through its paces here in India. While the European model gets a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 48 V mild-hybrid system, in India, we might get the same 1.5-litre mild-hybrid engine as the outgoing model.

The 2022 S-Cross features a bolder looking front fascia with a large grille flanked by a set of LED headlights. The heavily revised rear end now features L-shaped tail lamp clusters with a glossy black plastic strip in the centre.

Inside, the S-Cross gets a redesigned centre console that houses a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof and heated seats.

Advanced safety features like traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera are unlikely to be offered in the Indian S-Cross.

Thanks to Ravishankar for sending this information in. Heartfelt gratitude for sharing it with other enthusiasts via this Team-BHP share page!