[ashtrix]

Originally Posted by volkman10

S Cross DDiS320 in the debut issue of Motorsport India magazine!

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maruti esteem used to be a favorite with car racers once upon a time. looks like s cross 1.6 will be a new favorite on race turf.

[johannskaria]

Suzuki S-cross 2016 review | TELEGRAPH CARS

[volkman10]

Originally Posted by Arindam_Nayek

Guess its applicable from immediate effect. Not sure though. Distinguished members please clarify.

Team, Do we have any insider info on the launch of Scross Petrol ?

Prices will be applicable to cars shipped out from factory post Feb 29th.

No insider info on the S Cross petrol, but ET Auto had an article stating a May 2016 launch.

Would be the 1.0 L boosterjet or 1.5 L is still a question. Guess it will be the boosterjet considering Maruti Suzuki will launch Baleno RS with the boosterjet.

[Arindam_Nayek]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Prices will be applicable to cars shipped out from factory post Feb 29th.

No insider info on the S Cross petrol, but ET Auto had an article stating a May 2016 launch.

Would be the 1.0 L boosterjet or 1.5 L is still a question. Guess it will be the boosterjet considering Maruti Suzuki will launch Baleno RS with the boosterjet.

Thanks Volkman. Looks like I have to hold my purchase again. Any info on the 1 litre boosterjet I mean did any of our members get a chance to drive it ?

It would have been great if we could plonk the 1.5 I-vtech from the city to the SCross. Dreams can be wild isn't it :-)

[kpzen]

Submission of a DDIS 320 owner after 3400 kms in 36 days

320 DDIS - 1.6 JTD

Efficient highway mile muncher, made for Highways. Makes long highway trip a cakewalk.
However, do not get fooled by the power/torque figures and enter into 0-100 with a thought of bringing home some trophies. It ain't gonna happen.
It is SLOW in first two gears, from 3rd gear onwards, the monster wakes up.
Beyond 3rd gear, the acceleration is BRUTAL and it starts galloping to all unmentionable speed figures in a hurry.

Comparatively, the 200DDIS feels a lot quicker off the blocks (0~ 80kph range) but beyond that its not fair to compare with 320DDIS.

TURBO LAG
Well, a lot has been already declared about it and I would like to contradict that.
IMO, there is hardly any noticeable lag. Please drive the old Verna CRDi once for a comparison.
It easily cruises @ 70kph in 5th and pulls cleanly beyond that.
Similarly in 6th gear - 80kph @ ~ 1800 RPM to 140kph @ 2500 RPM
In 2nd and 3rd gear, the massive rush of torque gives a vacuum feeling prior to that but even in that vacuum range its climbing up speed at a good rate unlike the old Verna CRDi.
The reason I'm guessing is that there's a torque limiter in the map to minimize chances of clutch damage due to the monstrous torque.

HANDLING
Outstanding for a car of this size and weight.
Speed masking is exceptional but it creates a downside by minimizing the thrill factor. This car needs minimum 400 Nm to have the thrill factor.
Its very difficult to realize the speed unless you check out the speedo.
At high speeds, one needs to aware of this.
On our highways with sudden interruptions, this car in the hands of a novice driver could be trouble.

FUEL EFFICIENCY
Fantastic
Best - 17.86 kmpl
Worst - 16.29 kmpl
Average - 16.89 kmpl

Total kms - 3268
Total Fuel - 241.74 litres
Total Cost - Rs 10,917


NVH

Engine NVH is pretty controlled. Little noisy and harsh in cold start, once we move on, its pretty subtle.
At high speeds, its extremely calm and composed.
Cabin Noise filtration is average, plan to do some damping work soon.

ICE
Panasonic HU works seamlessly.
Bluetooth connectivity is one of the best I have experienced. Noise cancellation for calls works very well.

LIGHTING
Non projector headlamps have good spread and brightness.
No problem observed during night drives.
However, in terms of looks, they are oversized and plain.

SEATING
Wide and supportive seats.
Rear seat head rest are not well designed.

KEYS
Delta version keys with remote is agonizingly big to handle.
Adding a key chain makes things even worse.

DOOR HANDLES
Comfortable and large enough to hold for opening and closing.
But, there is considerable horizontal play (x axis). MS should improve on this as its a million rupee car.

MID
Plethora of options to play around.
Good work by MS to retain most options available globally.

CLUTCH
Long travel and strong spring action. Not ideal for traffic.
It's going to be painful in future.

BRAKING
Exceptionally sharp so far.
Haven't had many instances for sudden braking. (touchwood)

[TorqueManR]

Completed 5000 kms so far on my 1.6 Alpha. One word 'AWESOME'. One irritating quality aspect so far is front window glasses. Both front window glasses will not fit tight into the rubber beeding when you completely close it. Try closing them with power window button even when they are completely closed they will react and shake. If you have half opened the windows they will vibrate/rattling sound appear when you go through bad patch of a road. The firm sealing with rubber beading is also a reason why some traffic/air noise creeps in to cabin. (We already know its not premium in NVH levels) Does any of fellow owners experience this niggle with glasses? This has been a premium irritation for me plan to explain this for SA during 2nd service this weekend.

[@viral]

Originally Posted by TorqueManR

Completed 5000 kms so far on my 1.6 Alpha. One word 'AWESOME'. One irritating quality aspect so far is front window glasses. Both front window glasses will not fit tight into the rubber beeding when you completely close it. Try closing them with power window button even when they are completely closed they will react and shake. If you have half opened the windows they will vibrate/rattling sound appear when you go through bad patch of a road. The firm sealing with rubber beading is also a reason why some traffic/air noise creeps in to cabin. (We already know its not premium in NVH levels) Does any of fellow owners experience this niggle with glasses? This has been a premium irritation for me plan to explain this for SA during 2nd service this weekend.

Yes have this issue in 1.3 Alpha too. Possibly due to anti-pinch features, it hits the edge and then slides back a bit. So it slides up again slightly when button is pressed. Just guessing. Outside noise getting into car is definitely an issue. Instinct says noise is because the glasses are down but the noise dampening is bad.

Haven't noticed any play or rattling when the window is partially open though.

[anycatd]

I want to know what I can do to purchase S-Cross without attracting additional new taxes. Maybe try to secure one already in the dealers stockyard?

[arun_josie]

Originally Posted by anycatd

I want to know what I can do to purchase S-Cross without attracting additional new taxes. Maybe try to secure one already in the dealers stockyard?

Check the below thread by GTO, basically this price hike is applicable on factory dispatches from today.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ml#post3923052

Please note that the above cess is ONLY applicable on factory dispatches from today. Thus, if your dealer tries to increase the price of a car that's already on his lot or in transit, tell him to take a hike.

[McLaren Roxx]

Can any of the Alpha owners comment if the following are present:
1. Puddle lamp
2. Cabin footwell (ambient) lighting

[@viral]

Originally Posted by McLaren Roxx

Can any of the Alpha owners comment if the following are present:
1. Puddle lamp
2. Cabin footwell (ambient) lighting

No puddle lamps.

Cabin footwell yes, for front row only.

[girishv]

Originally Posted by McLaren Roxx

Can any of the Alpha owners comment if the following are present:
1. Puddle lamp
2. Cabin footwell (ambient) lighting

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Front row cabin footwell lighting is available in my Delta too

girish

[McLaren Roxx]

Originally Posted by @viral

No puddle lamps.

Cabin footwell yes, for front row only.

Originally Posted by girishv

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Front row cabin footwell lighting is available in my Delta too

girish

Thanks guys. Checked out a friend's Baleno yesterday.. Few of the 'cool touches' that I noticed made me wonder.

Puddle lamps (white led) look good imo and the coolest part is that they are mounted on the lower part of the door (surface that meets the door sill) instead of the regular location of under the door mirror.

Guess a good DIY project for those interested, since parts can be sourced from Maruti itself.

[BoneCollector]

Originally Posted by McLaren Roxx

Thanks guys. Checked out a friend's Baleno yesterday.. Few of the 'cool touches' that I noticed made me wonder.

Puddle lamps (white led) look good imo and the coolest part is that they are mounted on the lower part of the door (surface that meets the door sill) instead of the regular location of under the door mirror.

Guess a good DIY project for those interested, since parts can be sourced from Maruti itself.

post :- I've done a DIY on my Wagon R for puddle lamps and stop lamps. Its easy and to route the wires, I took help of MASS electrician.
The puddle lamps are very practical and a boon at night. I generally dont use cabin lights during daytime but switch it on after dark keeping it on mid setting so that they light up when doors are opened.


http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/hatchb...ml#post3712564

[volkman10]

Originally Posted by BoneCollector

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The puddle lamps are very practical and a boon at night. I generally dont use cabin lights during daytime but switch it on after dark keeping it on mid setting so that they light up when doors are opened.
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Alternately if you get the illuminated sill guard , it serves the purpose as it is very bright