Maruti S-Cross 2017-2020 Power User Reviews

I am a professional driver and having total car driving experience of 13 years in my life. I am writing this review about my S-Cross (Delta) by Maruti Suzuki at 24000 km (2 years and 5 months)First of all, I would suggest not to waste your valuable money in this car. If your budget is around 10 lacks, in the market there are few cars which you have to find out and make your car experience worth. Coming to the point : Cons : 1. According to body, the 1.3 ltr engine is not capable. But you know that Maruti has (EK hi Khet ki Muli) only n only 1.3 lts diesel engine whether it is any diesel car. When car is fully loaded with 5 person and luggage at backside, the power and pickup is really very weak. 2. The body : This car's body is like a PAPER. That mean not safe at all on highway, after all it is all about our life safety and if the car has a body like a PAPER, you can think about. The iron material which company has used in this car is worst. The Fiber material is like a scrap which they have used in a new condition. Car Jack kit is not user friendly at all. 3. All glasses (Front, rear and all other windows) are also very slim. 4. The horn is very very very light. According to body and price, company should have given a good quality horn which can be used on highway and everywhere.5. Handbrake is just like a toy. Not useful at all on slope. 6. Dashboard material also very weak compared to other companies. Not safe at all. 7. The material is very light weight and cheap so that overall car weight is also lowest according to body size. 8. The same KEY for all maruti cars. If you buy alto in 3 lacks then also the same key will be given. Not giving that personality (Seems DESI). 9. For better driving, steering grip with horn should be more comfortable for drivers. Here it is not. --------------------------------------------------------Pros : 1. Good boot space. Can keep more luggage very easily. 2. Good braking system (All Tyre disk brakes)3. Mileage is OK. 15-16 in city and 20-21 on highway (with AC)4. Very specious from every angle. Space makes journey peaceful.5. Engine is good only after shifting to 5th gear. 6. 50 Ltr Diesel tank which is good for long journey.7. The music system and sound quality is OK. Not bat but NOT BEST also. ---------------------------------------------------------------Overall opinion : Rather than going for S-Cross, I would suggest to go for 1. Hyundai Creta2. Ford Ecosport3. Ford Freestyle4. Skoda Rapid5. Mahindra XUV 3006. Mahindra TUV 3007. Mahindra Thar8. Kia SeltosIn short, I would say that if you see a person, doesn't mean that he/she should be beautiful. He/she should be 'HEALTHY'. Don't judge the car assuming that this car looks very big size and price is Rs. 10 lacks, will definitely a very good car. Sorry if you are a S-Cross owners but I am also the same like you. Thanks.

I bought maruti s cross zeta 1.3 in 2017 april, It was an excellent value proposition back then and stands contemporary in market today as well, I think i can take a liberty to say this that only international product that has blend of power - safety - economy, Although i can agree the design was hit or miss for most of the indian buyers, It's crossover stance couldn't be well digested in indian buyers who prefer more butch & boxy suvs, When it was launched in india it had 2 diesel options 1.3 & 1.6 both with turbo charger, 1.6 had immense power & torque ratio but was bit overpriced but my heart & mind followed 1.3 just adequate power given the size of the car and excellent fuel economy, The same peppy engine was shared with other maruti's like swift, Ritz, Ertiga etc.But it was tuned nicely in s cross, Also due to it's wheelbase, Width & boot size, It was a perfect family car for 5 people.It had a decent touch screen player with audio commands which only few cars had back in 2016-2017.Not a secret anymore it had a robust & strong chasis, No wonder the international version scored 5 star in global ncap.Overall no nonsense product with very few short falls one of them is notchy gear shifts.

Cons: 1.This car as everybody points out need a bigger powerful engine to justify its brilliant chassis. 2.There are quality issues like body rattles, squeezing sounds from driver seat etc. 3. A rear Air-con vent is a big miss although AC is descent. 4. Turning Radius is a big disappointment. Even a bigger car in Scorpio has got a better turning radius.5. engine noise insulation could"ve been better.6. Approach angle is too aggressive and it is the only soar point that is vulnerable from getting hit in deep sharp bumps. A better approach angle will surely do wonders for it though it is city focused.7. I found tyres to wear off very quickly. I had to change them at 20k.Pros.1. Ride quality is brilliant. 2. Once you understand the car as a whole, you can do a lot of stuffs with it. most of the off-roadings other than extreme conditions can be done if you take care of the approach angle.3. Ground clearance is good enough if you drive carefully off tarmac and take care of front skid plate.4. Space is adequate for 5.5. Returns good mileage.6. Maintenance cost is on the lower side.7. It is a VFM car. most people compare it to creta SX(O) which is unfair but when you see it at the price point in which the top trim Alpha comes, it sways away creta in every aspect other than build quality.

Its six months now since we have been using a Scross delta 2019 model. I can blindly say its the best car i have used till date from maruti after Ritz. In between i owned the 2018 dzire vdi,but was disappointed with its height,ride,etc. So changed to scross. Very much satisfied. Its not at all under powered. I too heard this statement from many reviews saying it lacks power,in comparison maybe yes. But do you go racing? I certainly feel its a comfortable car for long journeys. It falls above the compact suv segment,so that extra tax. Returns a mileage of 18kmpl in normal driving conditions. Top speed :180+ kmph.

I bought maruti s cross zeta 1.3 in 2017 april, It was an excellent value proposition back then and stands contemporary in market today as well, I think i can take a liberty to say this that only international product that has blend of power - safety - economy, Although i can agree the design was hit or miss for most of the indian buyers, It's crossover stance couldn't be well digested in indian buyers who prefer more butch & boxy suvs, When it was launched in india it had 2 diesel options 1.3 & 1.6 both with turbo charger, 1.6 had immense power & torque ratio but was bit overpriced but my heart & mind followed 1.3 just adequate power given the size of the car and excellent fuel economy, The same peppy engine was shared with other maruti's like swift, Ritz, Ertiga etc.But it was tuned nicely in s cross, Also due to it's wheelbase, Width & boot size, It was a perfect family car for 5 people.It had a decent touch screen player with audio commands which only few cars had back in 2016-2017.Not a secret anymore it had a robust & strong chasis, No wonder the international version scored 5 star in global ncap.Overall no nonsense product with very few short falls one of them is notchy gear shifts.