Maruti Suzuki S-Presso 2019– car dimensions: 3565 mm long, 1520 mm wide and 1567 mm high. Unladen weight is 736 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 240 litres.
The cabin is upright and tall with high seating for good visibility and easy entry. Higher grades add a 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay plus steering controls. Manual air conditioning is available from mid grades. Rear parking sensors are standard. No cruise control, AEB, blind spot warning, lane keep or reversing camera is fitted.
Boot space is 240 litres with the rear seats up and a parcel tray on higher grades. The rear bench folds flat to expand cargo room for larger items.
Gross vehicle weight is listed at 1170 kg with kerb weights from about 726 to 775 kg depending on variant. No towing capacity is published. The car suits light city and family duties rather than heavy work loads.
The cabin feels airy thanks to the high roof and large glass area. Front seats sit high with a good outward view and offer decent comfort for average-height drivers via manual slide and recline. Rear space is surprisingly roomy for head and knee room on a car this size, though the flat bench works best for two adults. Materials are basic hard plastics with fabric or vinyl-fabric upholstery. AC with heater is available from LXi upward, and higher trims add a touchscreen and steering controls. Utility spaces and bottle holders help keep things tidy. Boot holds around 239-240 litres.
998 cc three-cylinder petrol (K10B/K10C). CNG option available
Fuel tank 27 litres. ARAI figures from about 21.4 kmpl upward depending on variant and gearbox
Service interval every 10,000 km or 1 year
HEARTECT platform. ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors and driver airbag standard
Dual front airbags on higher grades or later cars. ESP with hill hold on AGS or as standard later
Global NCAP: 1 star adult occupant, 0 star child (2022 protocol)
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol is light and frugal for city use. Manual and AGS automatic gearboxes are offered. A factory CNG version is also available for lower running costs. Tank capacity is 27 litres.
Periodic service is due every 10,000 km or one year. Early free labour inspections are included. Parts and labour stay low thanks to the simple mechanicals and wide dealer network. Standard warranty covers three years or 1,00,000 km on recent cars.
Safety kit starts with the HEARTECT body, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, seat-belt reminders and a speed alert. Driver airbag is standard. passenger airbag is standard on top grades or dual airbags across later models. ESP and hill hold appear on automatic variants and became more widely available later. Global NCAP scored it 1 star for adult protection and 0 for child under 2022 rules.
Day-to-day living is simple and cheap. High ground clearance helps on rough roads. The tall stance and compact size make parking easy. Keep up with the service schedule and the car stays inexpensive to run and maintain.
Length 3565 mm, Width 1520 mm, Height 1567 mm, Wheelbase 2380 mm (S-Presso 2019-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, cardekho.com, marutisuzuki.com, autocarindia.com.