Maruti S-Cross Facelift will not get 1.6L diesel engine - Report

The upcoming Maruti S-Cross facelift or 2017 Maruti S-Cross will not get the 1.6-litre diesel engine in the Indian market, according to the escalating reports. As per your familiarity, the current Maruti S-Cross is offered with the two diesel engines, 1.3-litre diesel and 1.6-litre diesel.

The reports indicated that the Indian passenger car company, Maruti Suzuki has already stopped the production of the S-Cross 1.6-litre diesel units. Moreover, the Maruti Dealers have stopped the booking orders for 1.6-litre diesel units. Some of the outlets have stock for the interested people.

Related: Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Petrol

Maruti will offer the petrol options for the S-Cross as Suzuki has already introduced Indonesian-specific S-Cross (SX4) with the M15A 1.5-litre petrol engine and two gearbox options. The engine is rated at 109 PS of power and 138Nm of torque. No confirmation about the petrol engines for the Indian market.

As we know, Baleno with the Boosterjet petrol engine has a good market. It would be the great advantage to increase compact SUV sales if the S-Cross will offer with that same engine.  

The new facelift will identical to European-specific Maruti S-Cross 2017, which was introduced in the last year. As per the information, the front part of the car will get changes for a new look. The pre bookings for 2017 S-Cross will be started from September 1^st at dealerships. Besides, the launch will be scheduled for this festive season.

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Maruti S-Cross is the opening product from NEXA network and established cumulative sales in the starting months. Expecting that the facelift will have the same response from the local customers.

The 2017 Maruti S-Cross Price, Specifications and other details will update you soon.

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Petrol

Diesel version of the Vitara Brezza has the successful market in the Indian automotive industry. To increase the brand popularity, The Indian carmaker planning to launch the petrol version of the existing Vitara Brezza.  A few of best automotive sources indicated that the petrol versions will expect to be revealed by 2017 end or 2018 Auto Expo, which will open its doors on February 9.

The complete info about the new Brezza petrol, including variants, price details and specifications are available. As per the automotive sources, the Vitara petrol will be offered in four versions and cheaper than the existing diesel versions. Around Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 40,000 price difference between petrol and diesel versions.

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Vitara Brezza petrol versions & Estimated Ex-showroom Price:

• Maruti Vitara Brezza LXi – Rs. 6.80 lakhs
• Maruti Vitara Brezza VXi – Rs. 7.20 lakhs
• Maruti Vitara Brezza ZXi – Rs. 8.20 lakhs
• Maruti Vitara Brezza ZXi+ – Rs. 9.00 lakhs

Speaking about the specifications, the compact SUV will come with the 1.0-litre Boosterjet, 1.4-litre K14B and 1.5-litre M15A. The Boosterjet engine, which also used in Baleno RS, will be rated at 75kW of power, 150Nm of torque and 20-21kmpl.

The list of features and look of the exterior similar to the Vitara Brezza diesel. The car integrated with the projector headlamp with LED pilot lamps (Bullhorn), single slat chrome grille, dual tone colors, black body cladding, single slat chrome grille, multi-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels, as well.

Coming to the interior features, the Brezza petrol comes with the reverse parking camera and sensors, rear wiper and washer, Apple carPlay and Smartplay touchscreen.

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The Vitara Brezza offered in dual tone and single tone colors are below:

Dual tone Vitara Brezza:

• Cerulean Blue with Pearl Arctic White
• Blazing Red with Midnight Black
• Fiery Yellow with Pearl Arctic White

Single tone Vitara Brezza:

• Fiery Yellow
• Blazing Red
• Cerulean Blue
• Pearl Arctic White
• Granite Grey
• Premium Silver

Competitors:

According to specifications, features, performance, as well, Brezza petrol will compete the Tata Xenon, Honda WR-V and Ford Ecosport.

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The Vitara Brezza Diesel launched in the last year (March 2016) and reported 50,000 units of sales in the last year. The model has registered high sales of 12,375units in May 2017 and the cumulative sales up to July 2017 stood at 1.45lakhs of units.

With the launch of petrol versions, the company will expect higher growth in sales in the passenger or compact SUV market.