10 Things about the Maruti S-Presso that makes it a good “First Car”

Maruti Suzuki has been offering cars at affordable prices that are not just value for money but also fuel-efficient. S-Presso is the new offering from the company in the affordable car range. Well, this is among the car that offers 4 wheels, with decent features, and safety. But what makes this cute little vehicle good value as your first car? Let’s have a look.

1. Peppy Powertrain
   

   

   Engines in this segment are sometimes boring and not energetic to drive. But the situation with Maruti Suzuki is totally opposite. The engine that S-Presso comes with is a 1.0-liter 3 cylinder engine. This rev-happy engine generates 50kw of peak power and 90 Nm of torque. Both the figures though not much, surely, get the job done without any hassle.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	1.0-litre 3 cylinder engine
   Transmission	5-Speed Manual Gearbox / AMT
   Power	50 Kw @ 5,500 rpm
   Torque	90 Nm @ 3,500 rpm

2. Maruti’s AGS (AMT) Gearbox
   

   

   The energetic 1.0-litre engine is mated to a 5 Speed gearbox. Talking about the gearbox, S-Presso doesn’t come with an AGS gearbox. What is this AGS gearbox? You may ask. Well, this is also called AMT or Automatic Manual Transmission. As per Maruti, the gearbox will smartly shift automatically according to vehicle speed. This is surely a boon when driving in the city or on jam-packed roads.

3. SmartPlay Studio Infotainment System
   

   

   Power of a car is one thing, and the vehicle entertainment is quite another. Surprisingly, in this field too the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso comes with a good music system and a supreme infotainment system. This infotainment system not only plays music but also displays driver alerts. I haven’t finished talking about the system, this system also gets vehicle performance and fuel efficiency updates.

4. BNVSAP Compliant (From the Base Variant)
   

   

   Another plus that S-Presso comes with are the BNVSAP (Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Program) compliant, and yes, this comes with right from the base variant. This includes also includes pedestrian safety and 2 airbags as standard with other crash test norms. S-Presso also comes with ABS+EBD with rear parking sensors. More on BNVSAP here.

5. Heartect Platform for a Safer Maruti
   

   

   Maruti Suzuki developed a totally new chassis for this new S-Presso and this chassis is based on Heartect platform. For those who are not aware of it, the chassis is strengthened by an impact-absorbing structure for a safer cabin.

6. SUV-ish Stance
   

   

   Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is also capable of a little bit of off-roading or taking this small little hatch on rough terrains. This is all possible because of a generous ground clearance of 180mm. This allows the S-Presso to cross large bumps and rocky terrains.

7. Best-in-class Rear Leg Room
   

   

   One might think that the small dimension of Maruti Suzuki will have cramped space on the inside. But let me tell you, the space on the inside is quite the opposite. Maruti boasts of a ton of head and led room and the rear seat are best suited for 2 at best.

8. Steering Mounted Controls
   

   

   The new S-Presso is not just a tin car as it also comes with some utility features, such as the steering mounted audio controls. The ergonomic controls ensure that the driver is not distracted and takes his/her eyes off the road.

9. Best-in-class Turning Radius (4.5m)

   

   The sheer compact factor of the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso also increases the manoeuvrability of this small 5-seater. The steering feels indeed light when cutting through the traffic, and the best in class turning radius just enhances ease of driving.

10. You can never go wrong with a Maruti
    

    The name Maruti Suzuki says it all and no one can go wrong with the company in any terms. This is one of the companies that has one of the best after-sales services and has dealers scattered across India. All these conveniences make up a really good package.

The Final Verdict

Buying your first car indeed has a sense of pride and when it is a Maruti Suzuki we are talking, the situation on a different level. Maruti Suzuki with their S-Presso offer all the basic amenities in the vehicle along with some first in segment features. With that said, S-Presso is also offered in CNG which will surely be even more efficient. With that, these were the 10 reason why Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is the best first car one can buy.

Also, Read Why are most Indian cars Front-Wheel-Drive and NOT Rear-Wheel-Drive?

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