Suzuki S-Presso-Cedar Herald Index

The Suzuki S-Presso is a car produced by Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki's subsidiary in India since 2019. A crossover city car, it slots above the Alto and below the Wagon R in the Indian market. The car is marketed as a "micro SUV" or a "mini crossover" by its rugged styling and high ground clearance of . The S-Presso is built on the HEARTECT platform derived from Suzuki's kei cars and uses 40% high tensile steel. It is exported to several emerging markets in Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

Markets

Asia

India

The Maruti S-Presso concept car called "Future S concept" was presented at Auto Expo 2018 in February 2018, the production model was announced on 30 September 2019. It rivals Renault Kwid and Datsun redi-Go in India. Four grade levels are available; Standard, LXi, VXi and VXi+.

Suzuki S-Presso

CNG variant was announced in June 2020 and only available across for LXi and VXi grades. AGS automated manual transmission is not available as option.

Suzuki S-Presso

In July 2022, the updated S-Presso was introduced with new dual VVT with dual injector "K10C Dualjet" engine which is 14–17% more efficient (depending on the transmission option) than the older engine, ESP with hill-hold assist for AGS models, electrically adjustable side mirror for Vxi+ and Vxi+(O) grades and additional cabin air filter for cleaner air in the cabin. Dual airbags and front seat belts with pretensioner and force limiter also became standard across the range. The CNG variants were also discontinued, but relaunched in October 2022 with new K10C Dualjet engine.

Suzuki S-Presso

Indonesia

The S-Presso was launched together with the second generation Baleno at the 29th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 11 August 2022. The car is positioned as the indirect successor of Karimun Wagon R. It is only available with a single unnamed grade based on the pre-updated Indian market VXI+ grade, however it has additional side body mouldings accessories and dual tone alloy wheels. Unlike the Wagon R, the S-Presso does not regulated under the Indonesian government's Low Cost Green Car (LCGC) program.

The 2023 model year was launched in February at the 30th Indonesia International Motor Show with many improvements, such as new dual-injector K10C Dualjet engine, start-stop system, ESP with hill-hold assist for AGS model, electric adjustable mirror, ISOFIX, 7-inch LCD infotainment system, steering wheel with audio control, wireless smartphone linkage, thicker window seals and adjustable head rests for the second row.

Philippines

In the Philippines, S-Presso was unveiled on 14 March 2020 together with XL7. Initially available in a single trim with 5-speed manual transmission, the features for this market is based on the combination of Indian market VXi and VXi+ trims.

A special edition was introduced in July 2022, based on regular S-Presso with additional exterior and interior accessories.

In May 2023, the AGS variant was added to the lineup along with other feature upgrades.

Brunei

The S-Presso was launched in Brunei in March 2020. It is offered only in AGS automated manual transmission as a single variant.

It received an update in May 2023 with new 1.0-liter K10C Dualjet petrol engine, vehicle stability control, auto start-stop idling system, hill control assist, ISOFIX, and new dual-tone 14-inch alloy wheels.

Africa

South Africa

S-Presso was launched in South Africa in March 2020. Available with three trim levels; GL, GL+ and S-Edition, the latter is based on GL+ with additional visual accessories.

Updated S-Presso was launched in December 2022 with new K10C Dualjet engine, stability control, hill control assist for AGS model, ISOFIX, alloy wheels for GL+ and S-Edition grades, and bigger information system, back up camera and new exterior kit for S-Edition grade.

Nigeria

As the follow-up of the reintroduction of Suzuki brand in Nigeria in 2019, Suzuki's distributor in Africa, CFAO Motors (fr) unveiled S-Presso and other Suzuki cars on 4 June 2021.

Tunisia

The Suzuki S-Presso was announced for Tunisian market in June 2020 and became available in October in the same year. This car is marketed as the cheapest micro SUV in the market.

Latin America

Chile

In March 2020, Suzuki launched the S-Presso in Chile. Two trim levels are available; the cheaper GLX and more expensive GLX Adventure that equipped with exterior accessories and dual tone 14-inch alloy wheels. Both only available with manual transmission.