Maruti Suzuki S-Cross prices slashed

As an answer to the fast-growing crossover segment, Maruti Suzuki brought in the S-Cross last year at a starting price of Rs 8.34 lakh. However, the S-Cross hasn’t quite clicked with audiences owing to its high launch price. Now though, Maruti Suzuki seems to have realised the reason behind the lukewarm response to the S-Cross which is otherwise a potent product. Maruti has dropped prices of the car by up to Rs 2.05 lakh with immediate effect. 

As per the updated pricing on Maruti Suzuki’s official website, the base DDiS 200 Sigma model is now priced at Rs 7.79 lakh. The top-end DDiS 200 Alpha trim will now cost Rs 10.29 lakh, while the DDiS 320 Alpha carries a sticker price of Rs 11.69 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, New Delhi.  

The S-Cross has been on offer with two engine options since launch, the 1.3-litre DDiS 200 and the 1.6-litre DDiS 320. The former is the same unit that does duty in the Swift, Baleno, Ciaz and all other Maruti Suzuki Diesel models. In this state of tune it makes 90PS and 200Nm. The DDiS 320 is also a Fiat-sourced motor which makes 120PS and 320Nm. 

With the Hyundai Creta being launched at around the same time and more or less at the same price, the S-Cross could only manage to sell about 3,000 units a month. However with this price cut, Maruti Suzuki would be hoping to see a direct reflection on sales numbers. 

Interestingly, Maruti Suzuki has slashed the prices of the S-Cross but it has increased the prices across its model range by up to Rs 12,000.