[mohan41]

It would be great if someone can figure out how to make the suspension softer similar to the CNG S-presso. My S-presso went for the first year service. I mentioned this to the advisor but he claimed there is no difference. I am quite sure that CNG S-presso's ride is better and @DCEite also seems to agree.

[FiatDiesel]

Originally Posted by Maverick Avi

Tastefully done interiors which are looking great with that red color! Surprised to hear your complain around rear parcel tray. My 2020 Wagon R has no issues what so ever and fits perfectly without any noises or rattles. In fact it's such a necessity in Delhi where we need to keep our boot safe from prying eyes of anti-social elements.

thank you Maverick Avi. I find it strange too that they are not able to make sound parcel tray fitment, guess Wagon R is matured product and S-presso is her budget sibling which is comparatively new.

Problem with parcel tray in S-presso is that it doesn't fits in the front grooves provided for it to not to vibrate / rattle securely. This is due to cheap and misaligned plastic. Also the round grooves on the rear end of tray which are provided to help in seamless lifting of the parcel tray from front so that bags can be put in boot don't hold the tray for long leading to fall of parcel tray in boot. We are at peace after we removed it.

I agree with the need of parcel tray to keep the stuff in boot safe however in Pune anti-social elements have slightly different flavor, they get happiness by breaking the glasses / vandalizing the vehicles in random. Touch wood, we don't see it much in our area.

[Dr.Abhi]

Originally Posted by mohan41

It would be great if someone can figure out how to make the suspension softer similar to the CNG S-presso. My S-presso went for the first year service. I mentioned this to the advisor but he claimed there is no difference. I am quite sure that CNG S-presso's ride is better and @DCEite also seems to agree.

Your increased perception of road bumps in spresso can be because your other car Hector has soft set suspension. Spresso being a short wheelbase high riding car, its suspension cant be softened beyond a limit without compromising its handling.
FYI @ 22k km mark, I exchanged all four oem tyres to apollo amazer 4g life because the oem mrf were very puncture prone. I found the apollo tyre more comfortable, more silent and more confidence inspiring at high speed but with slight drop in fuel efficiency.
After tyre change i find Spresso rides better than Ignis, our other car at home.

[sf-24]

Originally Posted by FiatDiesel

2 years 15000 KMs with SPresso VXI AGS

Since our car is red, so my wife got the OEM interior decoration OEM parts installed for door garnish, AC vents & central screen kit of red colour which actually changed the look of the car from inside in positive way.

Nice choice of interior treatment. Vibrant red makes the interior look very lively, sure would enhance the driving experience.
My wife was looking for something in this segment a few years back and while the SPresso was more engaging to drive with the better AMT gearbox and engine, she picked up the kwid purely for the looks but your SPresso indeed looks quite good!

[FiatDiesel]

Originally Posted by Dr.Abhi

Your increased perception of road bumps in spresso can be because your other car Hector has soft set suspension. Spresso being a short wheelbase high riding car, its suspension cant be softened beyond a limit without compromising its handling.
FYI @ 22k km mark, I exchanged all four oem tyres to apollo amazer 4g life because the oem mrf were very puncture prone. I found the apollo tyre more comfortable, more silent and more confidence inspiring at high speed but with slight drop in fuel efficiency.
After tyre change i find Spresso rides better than Ignis, our other car at home.

Thanks Dr. Abhi, you are right, we are spoiled by Hector. OEM MRF tyres are no doubt hard rubber but till now they are working well for us, no punctures yet except the hard ride. I will eventually replace them with Yoko's or Apollo.

[Joeboy]

Hi all, I heard that only 8 spressos were sold all over India in Dec 2024. Is there any facelift version coming up for spresso in 2025? Any idea?

[raptor_diwan]

Originally Posted by Joeboy

Hi all, I heard that only 8 spressos were sold all over India in Dec 2024. Is there any facelift version coming up for spresso in 2025? Any idea?

Usually, people don't buy much in December because the value of a vehicle declines significantly within just one month. For example, if you buy a car in December 2024, by 2026, it will already be considered a two-year-old model. However, if you wait just one month and buy it in January 2025, it will be seen as a one-year-old vehicle in 2026, giving the impression of being newer.

Waiting for that one month can also boost the vehicle's resale value, especially for brands like Maruti, which are known for good resale value. This is one of the reasons why sales tend to drop in December. Just wait and watch—sales will likely pick up in January.

[Joeboy]

Originally Posted by raptor_diwan

Usually, people don't buy much in December because the value of a vehicle declines significantly within just one month. For example, if you buy a car in December 2024, by 2026, it will already be considered a two-year-old model. However, if you wait just one month and buy it in January 2025, it will be seen as a one-year-old vehicle in 2026, giving the impression of being newer.

Waiting for that one month can also boost the vehicle's resale value, especially for brands like Maruti, which are known for good resale value. This is one of the reasons why sales tend to drop in December. Just wait and watch—sales will likely pick up in January.

Yes I understand that in December sales will be less but my doubt is when all other models have sold in good number in Dec why only 8 spressos' were in sold in Dec 2024?

[indivic]

Originally Posted by Joeboy

Yes I understand that in December sales will be less but my doubt is when all other models have sold in good number in Dec why only 8 spressos' were in sold in Dec 2024?

The numbers reported are dispatches from companies to dealers, they are not retail sales numbers.

So it could be that already dealers have too much inventory of S-pressos

[TheCamShaft]

I see a confusing behaviour with A-On in Spresso automatic. At signals waits, habitually I always keep the gear in N mode ; whenever A-On kicks in and shuts off the engine, and the traffic signal gets green as I switch to D immediately, the TCM does't detect that change quickly and I see the transmission related tell tale signs on the dash. If I leave a time gap between engine turning back on and then switch to D, this behaviour doesn't happen. Our traffic signals in Bangalore aren't always kind to drivers who pauses between signal turning green and moving the vehicle. Honkings go off the roof!

There is always a workaround to the situation by doing a A-off prior to it kicking in. However I would like to understand if any of you have also have similar observations as me. I tried explaining this to MASC folks but all they do is clear all diagnostic errors and give it back. For me, it looks like a By Design behaviour. Would like to understand from you on your observations.

[mm_shen]

Originally Posted by TheCamShaft

There is always a workaround to the situation by doing a A-off prior to it kicking in. However I would like to understand if any of you have also have similar observations as me.

Same here buddy! I simply switch if off when I start the car. If I forget to switch it off, and the engine shuts off at the signal when I press the brakes, I switch it off there. My uncle who is primary driver doesn't bother with the honking. That's all there is! Either switch if off or grow a thick skin.

[chandras1]

Originally Posted by TheCamShaft

I see a confusing behaviour with A-On in Spresso automatic. At signals waits, habitually I always keep the gear in N mode ; whenever A-On kicks in and shuts off the engine, and the traffic signal gets green as I switch to D immediately, the TCM does't detect that change quickly and I see the transmission related tell tale signs on the dash. If I leave a time gap between engine turning back on and then switch to D, this behaviour doesn't happen. Our traffic signals in Bangalore aren't always kind to drivers who pauses between signal turning green and moving the vehicle. Honkings go off the roof!

There is always a workaround to the situation by doing a A-off prior to it kicking in. However I would like to understand if any of you have also have similar observations as me. I tried explaining this to MASC folks but all they do is clear all diagnostic errors and give it back. For me, it looks like a By Design behaviour. Would like to understand from you on your observations.

This happens in my Baleno as well. You only have two options here. Ether
Switch off the "Auto on/off" feature (OR)
When the engine switches off, don't shift to 'N'.

Either ways you need to learn to incorporate a small change in your driving habit. That's all.

[Joeboy]

I came across reports in the media that Maruti is going to launch a facelift version of Spresso in March 2025 but I don't know how far it is true. Can anybody shed some light on this?

[Dr.Abhi]

Recently did 300 kms round trip ( including 30 kms intracity drive) with 5 adults on board (first time) and boot full of luggage. Few observations from the drive
- 1 litre k10c engine never fails to impress. With time (35k kms) noise and vibrations have all vanished. City drivability is amazing. Highway overtaking, maintaining 80-90 kmph is all breeze and you never feel the load in the car.
- suspension has also settled well. After changing tyres to Amazer 4g life, both ride and handling have changed for the good. The highway roads covered were far from perfect and the surface threw big crater surprise frequently, but the suspension took all the abuse without transmitting any annoying thud in the cabin.
- Return journey was in the night. Headlamp throw was good and illuminated road ahead adequately.
- with ongoing winter season and 5 persons in the cabin, AC was almost constantly on to prevent windscreen fogging.
- while returning at night, all the passengers were asleep, so music system was put to good use which also sounds equivalent to my previous ecosport.
- With time, brakes feel has decreased and require more shove than before.
-Mileage during this trip was 24-25 kmpl which is good considering all the load in the car.

Overall I feel Spresso is one of the underrated car. It is compact but spacious, fast but efficient, cheap but comfortable. Its Space/ engine/ suspension/ AC/ equipment/ mileage/ safety are far far better than earlier zens and santros and is more complete as a family car. But in todays world of show off, these small miracles stand no chance of survival and is a dying breed. But after driving Spresso, I am small car convert forever.

[FiatDiesel]

OverallI feel Spresso is one of the underrated car. It is compact but spacious, fast but efficient, cheap but comfortable. Its Space/ engine/ suspension/ AC/ equipment/ mileage/ safety are far far better than earlier zens and santros and is more complete as a family car. But in today’s world of show off, these small miracles stand no chance of survival and is a dying breed. But after driving Spresso, I am small car convert forever.

Except for safety in terms of structural strength, I completely agree with your above comment. It’s perfect car but too much underrated. Today’s times have moved on from VFM to features and designs due to which an i10 platform (read Syros) commands 19 big ones while spacious and reasonably feature rich cars ( among small hatch backs) like Spresso are conveniently ignored despite being available fully loaded at three times lesser price.

I am equally fascinated with the capabilities of this little wonder and prefer it over Hector for daily errands.