The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso has been launched today in India at a starting price of Rs 3.69 lakh (ex-showroom). this micro-SUV, which is based on the Future S Concept, is going to compete against the likes of Renault Kwid as well as other entry-level hatchbacks on sales in the Indian market. The S-Presso, with its SUV inspired exterior design, is aimed at the demand for butch looking vehicles in the country. On the inside, the S-Presso comes with a decent equipment list which includes a touchscreen infotainment system, steering mounted audio controls among others. However, it does miss out on automatic climate control, alloy wheels, rear power windows and electrically adjustable ORVMs. Under the hood, the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso comes with a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine which is BS-6 compliant. This engine is capable of churning out 67 hp of power along with 90 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual gearbox. In addition to this, there is a 5-speed AMT unit on offer as well.
