[deetjohn]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

Suzuki has placed the intake entry right behind the radiator, which sucks hot air. Venkat came up with an easy solution. He did custom piping and now the intake is sucking cooler air.

Do keep an eye on the air filter. That pipe might suck in a lot of dust as its mouth is closer to the ground.

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by deetjohn

Do keep an eye on the air filter. That pipe might suck in a lot of dust as its mouth is closer to the ground.

It's placed in a very good location. Also the underbody is covered in S-Cross on that area

[sudeepg]

Originally Posted by Satishtv

I am wondering what could be the reason for this problem? Has anyone else faced this problem with their S Cross.

Mine is a 2015 August S Cross 1.3 Zeta.

The wheel balancing, not alignment, is not correct. The problem appears only at high speeds when the centrifugal force is high and the wheel is off balance. In my experience, I have never had this problem (i am on stock alloys and Pirellis). I had to correct my alignment at first at 20,000 KMS. The S-Cross seems to deal with these pretty well compared to my Honda which needed an alignment every 5000 KMS

Also, do check your tyre for bulges and any other damages. When balancing, ensure that the technician "de-stones" the tyre to ensure a correct balancing

[bhpfaninblr]

The Nexa RM I know says S-cross facelift is due in 2018. Late 2017 is also doubtful.

He was wondering where this story of 1.4 booster jet petrol in April was coming from. They have not had any training on this which they have before launch. So there is no chance of S-cross facelift launch in April 2017.

Originally Posted by adi_petrolhead

Hey everyone, I recently took a test drive of the 1.6 for the first time and I am very impressed with the shove it gives post 2000 rpm on the highways.

Now when I was discussing possible negotiations with the SA, he told me to wait till April, as he believes Suzuki is launching the face-lift with 1.4 booster jet petrol engine, punching out approx 135 hp. Now I saw the review of the Vitara 1.4 international model and it does 0-100 km/h in about 9 seconds. What is the news in the forum regarding booster jet launch in April? Can you all ask at your respective Nexa showrooms?

I am considering the BRV (vtec) for its space and price tag, where as S-Cross 1.6 for performance on tap and potential tuning. One of these will replace a five year old Vento tdi.

[djkher]

Any news on Android Auto upgrade for the infotainment system? I really hope that it would just be a case of software update. It would really take the experience up a notch for android users

[Leoshashi]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

Venkat came up with an easy solution. He did custom piping and now the intake is sucking cooler air.

The OEM intake pipes are used not only for supplying air, but they also have an assortment of different contours inside for regulating air flow. Also their shape plays an important role in determining pressure, resonance etc. Did they take these things into consideration while fabricating new one?

Regards,
Shashi

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by Leoshashi

The OEM intake pipes are used not only for supplying air, but they also have an assortment of different contours inside for regulating air flow. Also their shape plays an important role in determining pressure, resonance etc. Did they take these things into consideration while fabricating new one?

As I mentioned, it's a minor mod. Stock air intake box and the intake pipe post the filter is not touched. Only the initial part is removed and replaced with a custom pipe which has silicon reinforced with metal spiral.

[Leoshashi]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

As I mentioned, it's a minor mod. Stock air intake box and the intake pipe post the filter is not touched. Only the initial part is removed and replaced with a custom pipe which has silicon reinforced with metal spiral.

Actually, I was recently going through a thread and was surprised how much a small 2 inch rubber pipe could make a difference. Hence asked you about it.

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Regards,
Shashi

[Chitta Pradhan]

I have driven both 1.3 & 1.6 versions, both as TD cars & car of my friends. I like both in it's own ways & strongly think that this is the only car which I can think of as a replacement when I plan to in place of my 1.6 CRDI Verna Fluidic. But the worst part of the car is the intrusive engine noise. It is so clearly evident for me. Though 1.6 is little better than the 1.3, still it is a deal breaker for some one who likes quiet cabin on the move. The noise is deafening to me while the car is accelerating hard. Why can not Maruti control these like Hyundai does??
Awaiting for a petrol S Cross which should possibly address these issues.

[ajay_satpute]

Originally Posted by Chitta Pradhan

The noise is deafening to me while the car is accelerating hard.

I agree that the engine sound is moderately high but it is not deafening. If you think SCross is deafening, I cannot imagine what adjectives we can use for Vento/Rapid diesels.

But yes, Hyundai is best when it comes to sound deadning.

[adi_petrolhead]

Originally Posted by bhpfaninblr

The Nexa RM I know says S-cross facelift is due in 2018. Late 2017 is also doubtful.

I took a test drive of the 1.6 and I was so excited I immediately sat down for the final negotiations and quotation.

That's when I told him my offer, I told him to round it off at that number which was almost same as the BRV i-VTEC. That's when he asked me to make a quick Google search for 1.4 booster jet, and then he tells me that this is already being deployed in the international face-lift which is being exported from India and soon we expect the same to hit our showrooms. So pls wait till April.

As I told him that I plan to take immediate delivery, why would he push me till April? May be they have no stocks of 1.6, or company has asked them to push for 1.3, and may be actually the 1.4 will indeed hit showrooms in April with a much better price tag than the diesel.

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by adi_petrolhead

That's when he asked me to make a quick Google search for 1.4 booster jet, and then he tells me that this is already being deployed in the international face-lift which is being exported from India and soon we expect the same to hit our showrooms.

The face-lift S-Cross has been launched in Europe and Suzuki Hungary plant takes care of the supplies. Maruti Suzuki is not exporting the new face lift S-Cross to Europe.

may be actually the 1.4 will indeed hit showrooms in April with a much better price tag than the diesel.

I don't believe Maruti would get 1.4 booster jet which produces around 140 BHP. 1.5 NA petrol ( downsized version of old M16) /1.0 Booster jet would be more likely.

[volkman10]

Originally Posted by adi_petrolhead

--- may be actually the 1.4 will indeed hit showrooms in April with a much better price tag than the diesel.

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

I don't believe Maruti would get 1.4 booster jet which produces around 140 BHP. ---

It is speculated the Global Vitara S - 1.4l boosterjet to be sold through NEXA as a flagship product. It will be expensive and Maruti is not expecting volumes for this.

The S Cross facelift will most likely continue with the same engines as today with the addition of petrol variant. Launch late 2017/ 2018.

Link (Next-generation Suzuki Vitara caught. EDIT: Now launched in Europe)

[Chitta Pradhan]

Originally Posted by ajay_satpute

I agree that the engine sound is moderately high but it is not deafening. If you think SCross is deafening, I cannot imagine what adjectives we can use for Vento/Rapid diesels.

But yes, Hyundai is best when it comes to sound deadning.

Agreed that Vento /Rapid are noiser than S Cross which is more evident from outside only. I was doing a TD of Rapid diesel DSG recently & quite surprisingly felt the cabin to be very acceptable even while accelerating. Am sure of late Skoda has done something to Rapid for a marked improvement in insulation department. Not sure about recent Vento though. Old Vento is quite terrible as my experience goes both inside & out.

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[Sree73]

In 19 months, S-Cross thread ranks 4th in number of replies and 8th in the number of views across all the car reviews published in Team BHP. One of the greatest performers on this forum as well as on road. Great going S-Cross.