Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso looks inspired by bigger SUVs with its taller body and dual-split bumpers along with its upright stance and neat tail lamps that go into the fenders, making it appear wider than it actually is. It also gets reasonable wheel arches with side body cladding, raised door sills and 180 mm of ground clearance. The proportions are not all SUV-like and this may hinder road presence considerably, especially at the rear. The wheels feel smaller even though higher trims have 14-inchers. There is also a lack of proportion. The rear looks good enough although the overall effect may seem polarizing and awkward to some. 

The S-Presso gets the time-tested 1.0 litre K10B petrol engine that dishes out 68 PS and 90 Nm of maximum torque. There is also a manual transmission system with the AGS option. The manual is light and shifts nicely while the AGS also responds swiftly towards any down-shifting. The acceleration quotient is better with the latter although the up-shifting may not always be a pleasant experience. The engine is quite punchy however and likes its revs. However, it does get noisy when you go for those hard revs. The engine is fuel efficient though and performs decently on city roads. 

21.4-21.7 kmpl is the claimed mileage for the S-Presso. 

The S-Presso handles reasonably well and has a good turning circle which makes it easy to handle and maneuver in traffic. It does decently on the highway with good braking levels and stability. The light steering has a vague feeling at higher speeds although the ground clearance takes care of some rough patches decently. The car may also have a floating effect at higher speeds which could sometimes be disconcerting. However, this is not a car that you will be pushing to its limits.