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Maruti Suzuki S-Cross to be launched in India in the first week of July

Expect Maruti to launch the S-Cross at a starting price of around Rs 8 lakh

Overdrive|Jun 07, 2015, 00:00:17 IST

The much-awaited Maruti Suzuki crossover, the S-Cross will be launched in India in the first week of July, 2015. A source revealed to OD that after its production version debuts on June 7 at the IIFA awards, Malaysia, Maruti showrooms in India will have the S-Cross on display.

The Maruti S-Cross measures 4,300mm in length, 1,765mm in width and 1,580mm in height. It has a ground clearance of 170mm globally, however for the Indian market, it may be increased. The turning radius is 5.2m. The company claims that the S-Cross can carry 430 litres of luggage in its boot, while lowering the rear seat can liberate 1,269 litres of storage capacity.

Internationally, the Suzuki S-Cross is available with a choice of petrol as well as diesel engines. In here, the case wouldn't be any ...Continue Reading...

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