Why do people buy the S-Presso despite low safety?
Maruti is the biggest and most successful manufacturer in India thanks to its long list of popular cars that cater to most buyers looking for affordable and fuel-efficient options. However in doing so, the brand has compromised on the safety aspect of its cars. Maruti S-Presso has scored 0-stars in GNCAP. It scored 0-stars even with two airbags which is unheard of. Considering the safety awareness in recent times, you would expect people to not buy the S-Presso. However, it was the 18th best selling car in India in January 2022. Maruti sold 6,292 units of S-Presso. So why do so many people still buy the S-Presso? In today’s article, we will see the main reasons why people still buy the S-Presso in 2022.
SUV-like design
Though the design is a subjective matter, S-Presso has a polarising design. One of its biggest advantages is its high ground clearance. Due to our bad roads, people want a car with high ground clearance. This need is satisfied perfectly by the S-Presso.
Maruti S-Presso 2022 – Variety of choices
The S-Presso comes with a petrol engine with factory-fitted CNG option too. It comes with a 1.0-litre petrol engine capable of producing 67bhp & 90Nm of torque. This engine comes mated to a manual and an AMT gearbox. The CNG engine is capable of producing 58bhp & 78Nm of torque. Choices of AMT and CNG attract a lot of customers to the S-Presso.
Ease of driving
The Maruti S-Presso is quite an easy car to drive. Its high seating gives the driver a commanding position, offering added visibility. Also, its compact dimensions give it great manoeuvrability in tight spaces. Its peppy engine and light clutch make it a delight in bumper to bumper traffic.
Maruti’s fuss-free ownership
Maruti cars are known for their high reliability and the S-Presso is no exception. On top of that, even if the car breaks down, Maruti has a big service network to help rectify the problem. Also, the S-Presso shares parts with other Maruti small cars, so finding spare parts for it isn’t a problem at all.
S-Presso 2022 – Affordable pricing
The S-Presso starts from quite an affordable price. The pricing of the S-Presso starts from Rs 4.54 lakh and goes to Rs 6.29 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). It is the cheapest car with the an SUV-inspired design, that attracts a lot of customers.
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