10 months & 5000 kms with my Maruti S-Presso AMT: Observations so far

As we all know Maruti after sales is fuss free. Two services are done and have been quick.

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It has been 5000 Kms and 10 months of ownership of our S-Presso Vxi (O) + AGS. It was purchased primarily for my wife (new driver) and also for city duties. Our experience has been good with key benefit been car’s small footprint, all bells and whistles in terms of features & accessories and its upright high seating position which immensely helped my wife to become a confident driver.

During selection she loved the looks of Ignis however between Spresso and Ignis, she was comfortable driving Spresso given the height and upright seating it offered and she could see bonnet for better judgement being new driver. It was also super compact from outside while spacious from inside (myself and son are 5’11”+) however it’s ride was on firmer side. Since it’s meant to be for short rides in city, we were ok.

We opted for top model with AMT which came with Hill hold, ABS, Air bags, Apple / Android car play, steering mounted controls etc.

This was last year in October, we got it through Ackodrive approx 6.55 OTR in Pune.

Her daily commute is 12-15 Kms in bumper to bumper city traffic and due to its super compact size, she is very comfortable driving the car. Mileage is 15 kmpl tank to tank in city. We never took her to highway.

We have driven it for 5000 kms approximately till now, key points are:

• Super easy to drive in traffic, it’s small footprint and AMT helps. It’s biggest plus.
• No issues with AMT as of today.
• As we all know Maruti after sales is fuss free. Two services are done and have been quick.
• Ride is on the firmer side however not major irritant. Tyre change will help once existing one worn out.
• It’s pocket rocket. I have done peddle to metal in it once, it shoots. However it’s not meant for it but this nature of engine gives ability to be a quick city runabout vehicle.
• It doesn’t have front central armrest which we miss, however lot of options available in non OEM accessories.
• Rear glass wiper is sorely missed specially during rains.

Posting few pics, we got couple of accessories including alloy wheels etc

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