Maruti S-presso launched into the Indian market into the micro/mini SUV segment. It came in 10 variants with 6 color options. The color options available are metallic granite grey, metallic silky silver, pearl stary blue, sizzle orange, solid superior white and solid fire red.

S-presso comes with a 998 cc 3 cylinder K10B series BS6 compliant petrol engine with a mileage of 21.7 kmpl. The model is a 5 seater with 5 doors. It has got a maximum torque of 67bhp at 5500rpm and a maximum power output of 90Nm at 3500rpm. The dimensions are like 3565 x 1520 x 1549 and a wheelbase of 2380mm. The total fuel tank capacity is 27 liters. The front and rear suspensions are Macpherson strut with coil spring and torsion beam with coil spring respectively. It has ventilated breaks in the front and drum-type for rear and has steel rims. On the safety lines, S-presso has got airbags, ABS, EBD, engine immobilizer, child safety lock, and rear parking sensors. Then on the utility side, S-presso comes with fabric upholstery, rear and front halogen lamps for better visibility, shift indicators, digital instrumental console and one among the best smart play audio system.

Maruti S-presso is available in 10 variants with 6 color options. For easy understanding, S-presso got 3 prime segments and are standard, LXI and VXI. The standard variant comes one other option named standard - optional and the main difference is STD - O got a co-passenger airbag and weighs 4Kg more from STD. STD - O comes with a dual-tone interior. And has got an INR 6K price difference in Kerala.

The LXI variant too has an optional variant and these two have a price difference of INR 6K. The main differences are LXI - O is 3Kg heavier and has got an additional airbag for co-passenger. LXI is equipped with an extra alert system of headlight and ignition key off reminder.

But the top model VXI comes with 6 variants as VXI, VXI - O, VXI Plus, VXI - AGS, VXI - AGS - O, and VXI - Plus - AGS.

VXI and VXI - O has got a difference of INR 6K in price and 3Kg in weight. The main difference in these two is the rear tyre size, VXI got a rear tyre size of 145/80 R13 and VXI - O is with 165/70 R14.

VXI Plus got additional premium features like touch screen display, steering mounted controls, voice commands and child safety lock from all other variants other than its own AGS version.

VXI - AGS and VXI - AGS - O has got INR 6K price difference and 3Kg weight. Both are premium and VXI - AGS - O has got a power window in the rear side too.

VXI - Plus and VXI - Plus - AGS has the main difference in transmission type, one is manual and the other is automatic. Apart from that on the base level, both have a difference of 4Kg in weight and INR 44K in price. VXI - Plus - AGS got an improved safety feature like speed sensing door lock and central lock. At the same time VXI - Plus has got a rear cup holder and headlamp and ignition key off reminder.

Yes, S-presso comes with the Maruti Smartplay Studio Infotainment system. Maruti infotainment system is one of the best interactive systems now available in the market. Let us have a quick sneak peek at the system. Better connectivity, designed for maximum ease and lesser distraction, audio controls, latest features like voice recognition, car performance and advanced alerts.

SUV - The general definition of an SUV is a sport utility vehicle and is a combination of a passenger car with features of off-road vehicles. S-presso is listed under the SUV model for valid good reasons and we can have a quick look at each. S-presso launched into a mini/micro SUV category.

S-presso comes with a small grille to imprint a larger front area and the black lower half of front bumper gives the raised look along with the squarish headlamps and a high rise flat bonnet. From the rear end, it is designed simple with smart looking tail lamps and split colored rear bumpers. The B pillars on the side and huge squared-off wheel arches add some muscular look to S-presso.<.p>

With a tyre size of 165/70 R14 S-presso gives the best comfort of easy getting in and out of your car. Front or rear S-presso got a spacious compartment space for the driver and co-passengers along with ample shoulder room. The interior is designed and placed in macho with luxurious outfits. S-presso is nothing but an SUV you can have, don't hesitate to run to your nearest Maruti dealer to explore the beauty.

One of the most effective innovations in the field of auto safety is crumple zones. In simple terms, the crumple zone in a vehicle is designed purposefully to get crushed, damaged and broken in case of an accident or hit. By crushing those zones, we can reduce the impact force and helps to redistribute the force to other parts in a better way of saving occupants.

S-presso built on the HEARTECT platform has crumple zones and is a better safe car for our Indian roads.

Heartect platform is the new generation platform in which Maruti is making its cars from 2015, started with Baleno. Maruthi’s HEARTECT platform is one of the revolutionary advancements which helps to meet the SPES. The HEARTECT platform is made with reduced joints and UHT(ultra-high tensile) steel helps to absorb the impact energy and uniformly disperse into the entire structure flawlessly in the case of a collision. Apart from safety, the structure builds on this platform, the smooth and continuous structure gives the vehicle better drive compatibility and road convenience and a better performance and fuel efficiency. Now Maruti has Heartect platform using car models like Big New Wagon R, Swift, Dzire, Ertiga, Baleno , Ignis, XL6 and now in S-presso.

S-presso is built on the HEARTECT platform. From the date of introduction in 2015, the platform had gone through many advancements. S-presso is the latest car from the Maruti family launched in this platform and is using the 5th generation of the HEARTECT platform. S-presso listed under micro SUV ensures smooth and powerful glide through roads and better road experience.