Thanks a lot everyone for the invaluable feedback and advice.
I feel truly honored to be part of this wonderful community, where so many folks have taken the timeout to respond with detailed nuggets of wisdom to a newbie.
Based on all the suggestions so far, I have decided to go for the Alpha AT Variant. Quote:
Originally Posted by condor 4300k is closer to daylight. Our eyes are naturalised to this color temperature. And 4300k is much better in rains than 6000k. Less blinding to the other person, too. |
Thanks. Yes white light can be blinding to others.
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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno I listed out the differences between the top 3 variants for my reference - hope it helps you in making a decision. |
That is a very detailed sheet. Thanks a ton for sharing this.
I am a bit wary of adding aftermarket additions.
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Originally Posted by shancz Just adding some info I had mentioned in another thread :
- Halogen headlights are 5500 for either left/right.
- LED unit is about 22000 for left and the right is costlier by 7-800Rs. assuming that the auto sensor would be located there.
- Auto headlight controller is a 30000 unit. |
Thanks a lot. These price estimates are super helpful. I have a better idea of how much Maruti will be ripping me off for Alpha compared to adding these LEDs aftermarket. Good suggestion about checking in rains, I can't personally check in rains for another 6/ 7 months. But the feedback from others in the thread seems to be that the stock LED is not so great in rains
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Originally Posted by narayans80 I think Govi's point was specific about U-turns, which is true and sometimes need to take three point turns.
For normal urban manoeuvring the dimensions are compact. I've taken the diesel MT through gullies, shouldn't be a deal them in an AT. |
True. But it’s something worth checking as my current car is a first gen Figo and earlier was a first gen Santro with smaller turn radius.
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Originally Posted by amol4184 The only way I'll give that much dough is if they also threw in AWD at that price but they don't, so no. The top end bling is unworthy of the price. |
Good point. Maruti removed traction control that was present in earlier generations
. Thankfully the top end is not full of chrome so less blingy compared to the Kias and other newer cars.
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Originally Posted by DieselAnna Hi,
I own a Scross 1.3 Alpha 2019 model. Sharing my observations with you here. |
Thanks for sharing this. Very valuable feedback.
1. Did you go with LED fog lights or better halogens? Did it sufficiently improve the highway driving experience or do you still feel the need for better headlights?
2. Are sun-films allowed now in Mumbai? I had put Huper Optik sun film in my Figo that left a huge hole in my wallet. Faced no problem in Pune. But in Mumbai/ Thane I had to pay fines a few times, before I got tired and removed them. Was fined despite the sun-films having the appropriate visibility. This was in 2017 IIRC.
3. Leather sheets showing aging in only 2 years does not inspire confidence in the quality.
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Originally Posted by BMW_Fan Wait for the 2022 S Cross, maybe it will be priced aggressively and is expected to come with a lot of features/upgrades which the the last gen lacks. |
I am very much tempted too. I will at least wait till the 25 Nov announcement to see if I should wait it out. I am not sure if they will launch it in India in 2022 or 2023. And 2023 sounds very distant, though the past 2 years in pandemic seem to have gone by in a blink.
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Originally Posted by anand.shankar I recently got the Zeta MT, yets its the most VFM varient, however after 3 months of usage here is my take - |
Thanks a lot for the feedback.
Fabric seats having threads popping out in 2 months seems quite poor quality control. My 11 year Figo's seats look pristine, despite not being cared for.
While I don't care much about Auto H/L and wipers, I think mom and wife may find it useful.
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Originally Posted by Mr.U We have a 2018 Alpha SCross which has covered covered a bit more than 50 thousand kms in 3 years with 85% running on the highways and a few huge road trips of which the longest was about 4500kms. The LEDs are boon for the night highway runs and so is the auto window wipers. The auto dimming IRVM is also very big plus for city as well has highway drives. |
Thanks for sharing this. Good to hear that you find the stock LEDs sufficient for nigh highway runs.
Good point about auto-IRVM. I use the manual switch in my Figo, but my mom and wife never got used to it. So auto-IRVM might be a boon to them.
Agree with you on the highest trim.
The road runner looks quite nice in this color.
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Originally Posted by nsbhagavath From an Alpha 2018 Owner
I agree, Zeta is the most VFM as many said. I had the same confusion couple of years back and below are some points which helped me opt for Alpha over Zeta |
1. Thanks a lot for your feedback. Yes the LEDs definitely help make the car look better.
2. I have never used Auto IRVM, so your feedback is useful.
3. Which LED projectors did you upgrade to for fogs. Is it a plug and play replacement without any warranty impact?
4. Would love to see a photo of the 3 way LED strip if you could share.
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Originally Posted by suzuki san Slightly off topic... Can anyone here please tell me what is the GNCAP Rating for the 2021 SCross Zeta?
Slightly off topic again...I understand a new S Cross is being launched soon. Does anyone have the details of the new car? Is it worth waiting for the same? I guess it will be more expensive as it will be a hybrid? |
I could not find the GNCAP rating either. remember seeing statements online that it’s 5 stars, but nothing that could be verified.
We will have to wait till 25 Nov to for the global launch. Though what comes to India and when is unknown.
I had asked the Nexa salesperson. She claimed Maruti gives them a 6 months heads-up of new models, but she had not heard anything. I don't know if that’s the truth or whether she was just trying to dissuade me from waiting.
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Originally Posted by matchvan Greetings,
As a fellow Zeta owner who clocked 47,000 kms in 2 years with 40 pecent kms covered in night driving, I advice you to go for Alpha variant.
Zeta lights are poor. Period. |
Thanks a lot for your advice. I will go for Alpha based on your and others' advice.