Maruti Suzuki has updated its S-presso hatchback for 2022. The new hatchback, based on the Heartect platform, is now powered by Suzuki’s next-gen K-series petrol engine, which provides better fuel efficiency than the outgoing models. And the vehicle comes with a host of new features, while the styling remains largely the same. The new S-presso has been launched in India in six variants, at a starting price of INR 4.25 lakh.

What’s new?

The S-presso’s design remains the same as its predecessor’s. However, the vehicle is now powered by the next-generation K10C, dual-jet, dual-VVT engine, which is mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or an AMT. The engine is capable of generating a power of 66 bhp and a torque of 89 Nm. 

The new hatchback gets an idle start/stop mechanism that makes the vehicle 17% more fuel-efficient than the outgoing models. Suzuki claims the new S-presso provides a mileage of between 24.76 kmpl to 25.30 kmpl, depending on the transmission option.

The vehicle comes in six variants: the Standard, LXi, VXi, VXi+, VXi (O), and VXi+ (O). Only the VXi (O), and VXi+ (O) models get the AMT transmission. Furthermore, these higher variants come with added features such as an air purifier, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), hill-hold assist, electrically adjustable ORVMs, and reverse parking sensors.

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2022 Maruti Suzuki S-Presso price in Nepal

The 2022 S-Presso has been launched in India at a starting price of INR 4.25 lakh, and it goes up to INR 5.99 lakh. Therefore, the new model might cost around Rs 25 lakh here.

Currently, in Nepal, the hatchback’s older model is offered in a single variant–the VXi+– at a price of Rs 26.99 lakh.

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