Maruti Suzuki S-Cross BS6 Expected India Launch On August 5: Here Are All Details

According to the latest reports from Autocar India, the new S-Cross is expected to launch on August 5, 2020, and could go on sale soon after. The company is said to have begun the sales training for the upcoming launch of the premium crossover hatchback in the India market.

Dealerships have started to accept pre-bookings for the 2020 S-Cross for a token amount of Rs 11,000, ahead of its launch. The upcoming BS6 S-Cross was showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo revealing some of the changes made to the crossover hatchback.

The upcoming crossover will be powered by Suzuki's 1.5-litre ‘SHVS' mild-hybrid petrol engine. The same engine that also powers the Ertiga, Ciaz and the Vitara Brezza models in the brand's line-up.

The 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, mild-hybrid petrol engine produces 104bhp and 138Nm of torque. The engine is expected to come mated to a standard five-speed manual gearbox. The company is also expected to offer an optional four-speed torque-converter automatic transmission on the higher-spec trims at the time of launch.

Apart from the new engine, the 2020 S-Cross is expected to undergo slight design revisions inside and out. These include redesigned LED headlamps, tail lamps, alloy wheels and more. However, the overall design and silhouette are expected to remain unchanged, which gives the car a muscular stance with good road presence.

On the inside, it will feature the brand's latest SmartPlay Studio touchscreen infotainment system that supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and the brand's connected technology as well. The interiors of the 2020 Maruti S-Cross will also be revised with new upholstery giving it a more premium look and feel.

There will be no diesel engine on offer as the company has decided to discontinue the powertrain that was featured on the BS4 models. The BS4 S-Cross retailed between Rs 8.80 lakh and Rs 11.43 lakh, ex-showroom (Delhi). We expect the prices for the new model to be similar to the diesel models.

Thoughts About The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Expected India Launch On August 5

The launch of the S-Cross BS6 model has been delayed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in the country. Maruti Suzuki will continue to sell the upcoming crossover hatchback at Nexa premium dealership chain offering a touch of exclusivity to the customers. The S-Cross has always been a popular choice among enthusiasts. The new petrol engine could appeal to a broader audience.