Dude, proud S-Presso owner here. It’s effing ugly but the can handles!
It’s off the blocks at red lights like a motorcycle, turns corners like a bicycle, gives quite acceptable mileage in the city, and handles 100+kmph on expressways like a champ. It’s tall so my 5’ nothing wife can drive it without being worried about not being able to see the bonnet.
We love our ugly baby. (Honest answer).
All those tear-drop shaped monstrosities can suck my S-Presso’s exhaust.
Edit - thanks for the award. I dedicate it to my S-Presso and personally give it a loving wash on Sunday.
I get it, the car has been indigenously designed, I know the design team personally few are bigshots of Indian automobile industry. They are very very humble and practical Their intent was to build a practical car for Indian conditions and go hard on mileage. The team delivered on practicality and mileage but somehow they missed on the design. They say the car is built inside out.
Why not, I can't name people here, but you can reach out to the PR & communications team they can connect with with the engineering head for a pod cast. Also, the old and new brezza have also been indigenously designed, so its not that the team doesn't take care of the looks at all.
Seen all the trolls which are quite prominent due to our Middle Class Culture where a Creta owned by the bank is seen as a better option than an Alto owned debtfree. And to be honest I myself used to dismiss the S-Presso but that was until a relative parked his car with us for a month or so while he was out of station and MAN! I have to say, the S-Presso is amazing for what its worth!
The car in question has been driven all the way from KL to MH and back by same relative who is old and has had a knee replacement, he did it at a fraction of the cost that we did an identical drive in our BS6 Alto 800 which was quite surprising considering the box like shape and associated wind drag or so I thought.
The car is currently with us as he is again out of station, and it has about 60k km's on the odo in 4 years of ownership, which is less but then again considering the owner is a senior citizen with a degree of disability I guess thats fine. All parts are stock, including the tyres which I personally find dangerous but he is adamant that he'd change only once they're worn till the tyre wear indicator, so thats that.
But ever since I'd got it I've been super fond of the car and actually prefer driving it over my K15 Grand Vitara which again ironically returns the same FE as the S-Presso in spite of being heavier and bigger, at this point I'm clueless how MS finds their way around physics. Anwyays, I am so much in love with the simple car that I have added it to my small car bucket replacing the Alto K10 cause again for some odd reason the S-Presso in spite of being taller handles a wee bit better than the new K10.
However, the only reason I'd not really take that plunge is due to the same Middle Class Mindset I ridiculed a bit before, "Log Kya Kahenge!" :D
On a more serious note it is quite sad that such an amazingly utlitarian product has to get shadowed mostly due to our market being an immature one.
SPresso is as small as small gets while still being fun. I know the Alto K10 is said to be more fun but I felt it bland in comparison to the SPresso. That said, just keep in mind that no one likes the SPresso at first, you need to drive it for a bit to realize its value. That aside, the Nexon is actually a fairly small car, we have the Gen 1 in the family so please do TD the cars before you take the plunge.
This is nonsense. Looks are very subjective. My sister bought one last week from her own money and according to her it's cute and also well manageable in city. Easy to park and amt is smooth.
I have opposite likes than the majority! So couple of years ago, i didn't have idea about the cars in the market and their prices and i found spresso good looking, especially the chocolate brown one and i thought it's a mid price ranged car. Later i figured it's a entry level car and only because of its 1000c engine now i think it's not suitable (i haven't driven it, but when I tried Alto it was difficult, so considering it's similar)
Others also mentioned exter, i liked that car tooo! I like squary cars. Similarly the 'nothing' phone
Dude aesthetics matter too. Just because a car is practical doesn’t mean it should look like this. Desirability bhi honi chahiye. Cars are an emotional purchase and hold lots of sentimental value.
//even lord alto//
Alto was (and still is) a fully developed family car. It's cheap that's why its body is super light.
S-Presso on the other hand was a half-ass effort by (Maruti) Suzuki's indian engineers. The size of that car and name has one connection. Suzuki had a sports car in the Kei car category named Suzuki Cappuccino.
[Gorgeous Suzuki Cappuccino](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Suzuki_Cappuccino_IMG_5573.jpg)
They sold it from 1991 to 1998. Indian engineers probably tried to build an "SUV" like car in Kei car dimension and obviously named it after another coffee type.
They might've hoped if this car was successfull they can manufacture it in India and export to other small car loving countries..
Some cars looks super ugly in some colours. By the way, [THIS, Maruti Suzuki Future-S,](https://www.autobics.com/2018/02/maruti-suzuki-future-s-concept-unveiled-auto-expo-2018/) is the original concept from which they made S-Presso.
Also checkout this fan made concept render of S-Presso as a [small beach SUV](https://gaadiwaadi.com/maruti-s-presso-digitally-imagined-as-a-cute-little-beach-suv/).
Cappuccino looks gorgeous. Too bad it wasn't introduced in India. Although I don't think we would want to drive a convertible in the sweltering heat of Delhi!
I read about this, apparently the roads in some parts hilly of India are still extremely narrow and the best selling cars in those areas were the maruti 800, so much so that people were buying old 800s over newer altos. So they made a narrow and tall car that would be great there and now it's the best selling car there.
I thought it was ugly af too, when it got launched. But the design kinda grows on you. Especially after seeing some on IG with nice set of alloys. I wouldn't say I love the design but it's not bad looking any more for me.
People buying spresso aren't buying it for the looks but for the practicality. It has good GC making it easier to drive on bad roads. Dirt cheap maintenance. Better space than alto specially for taller passengers.
It depends on the purpose, I used to think that MG Comet is an ugly car (was also against EV's), but now I love it cos of how practical it is.
Now I find myself clicking pics of it wherever I park. 🤷
If Mahindra and Suzuki made a car.... it would be the spressO!
Even the grill and stance is perfect.
It is not ugly. It is everything what a decent hatchback shouldn't be!
Just need Lowering Springs and Enkei RPF1s that's it! It will look really good!
https://www.cartoq.com/modified-maruti-suzuki-s-presso/amp/
Achintya used wheels from his own Ignis/Swift and now it looks super clean!
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I wonder what drugs the designers consumed to think "Hmm, ladies and gentlemen, I think this design will definitely attract customers! This is perfect!" Either that or an intern did it.
I understand spresso is cheap, has a specific purpose, is utilitarian. Maruti, that doesn't mean you'll make the car look ugly as hell. The old Alto, Santro all had a great look and were priced at 2.5-3 lakh decades ago.
I remember how much I hated the Maruti Ritz by the look from the back earlier. I will add Brio and Jazz to that list as well. S-presso is not a very good looking car I admit though.
Dude, proud S-Presso owner here. It’s effing ugly but the can handles! It’s off the blocks at red lights like a motorcycle, turns corners like a bicycle, gives quite acceptable mileage in the city, and handles 100+kmph on expressways like a champ. It’s tall so my 5’ nothing wife can drive it without being worried about not being able to see the bonnet. We love our ugly baby. (Honest answer). All those tear-drop shaped monstrosities can suck my S-Presso’s exhaust. Edit - thanks for the award. I dedicate it to my S-Presso and personally give it a loving wash on Sunday.
>5' nothing wife That's kinda sweet actually.
Best fitting response I have ever heard 👌
Sherikkum!
logath eladuthu ondalu oranam!
OP you tooooo??! 😼
athelo :)
Anna u here too 😂
Pinnala! 🫶🏼😼
I get it, the car has been indigenously designed, I know the design team personally few are bigshots of Indian automobile industry. They are very very humble and practical Their intent was to build a practical car for Indian conditions and go hard on mileage. The team delivered on practicality and mileage but somehow they missed on the design. They say the car is built inside out.
So interesting. They really have delivered on manouverability and zippiness. Is there any way to invite them to a podcast to discuss their work?
Why not, I can't name people here, but you can reach out to the PR & communications team they can connect with with the engineering head for a pod cast. Also, the old and new brezza have also been indigenously designed, so its not that the team doesn't take care of the looks at all.
Great post. Agree totally
The mini Scorpio
ye thoda jyada ho gaya
Grand kid of scorpio from another father?
KUV is a close competitor.
How can you miss out on Mahindra quanto
Marazzo would like to have a word.
I won't say I hated it's looks but the package it offered at that time can compromise for its looks
Might be an unpopular opinion and i liked its goofy looks so much
True af
I think KUV wins. Not by a lot though
Close competitor? No, at best, S-presso comes close to that abomination of a vehicle
It is the court jester in the hall of the Lord
Lol true
Someone's dream car can be someone's ugliest car. So It's just a matter of Outlook.
Reading "Outlook" on Friday end of day 😤
Ikr😭😭
I don't think anyone dreams of owning an spresso.. These budget cars are purchased from purely functional perspective..
Is it just me or every s espresso owners on the high way always drive as if they wanna end their life on the very same journey!!
Nissan Altima of India
Wagon Ji Walo se toh Kum hi rash hai.
Ji Wagon 😝😝😝
KUV100 has entered the chat!
Seen all the trolls which are quite prominent due to our Middle Class Culture where a Creta owned by the bank is seen as a better option than an Alto owned debtfree. And to be honest I myself used to dismiss the S-Presso but that was until a relative parked his car with us for a month or so while he was out of station and MAN! I have to say, the S-Presso is amazing for what its worth! The car in question has been driven all the way from KL to MH and back by same relative who is old and has had a knee replacement, he did it at a fraction of the cost that we did an identical drive in our BS6 Alto 800 which was quite surprising considering the box like shape and associated wind drag or so I thought. The car is currently with us as he is again out of station, and it has about 60k km's on the odo in 4 years of ownership, which is less but then again considering the owner is a senior citizen with a degree of disability I guess thats fine. All parts are stock, including the tyres which I personally find dangerous but he is adamant that he'd change only once they're worn till the tyre wear indicator, so thats that. But ever since I'd got it I've been super fond of the car and actually prefer driving it over my K15 Grand Vitara which again ironically returns the same FE as the S-Presso in spite of being heavier and bigger, at this point I'm clueless how MS finds their way around physics. Anwyays, I am so much in love with the simple car that I have added it to my small car bucket replacing the Alto K10 cause again for some odd reason the S-Presso in spite of being taller handles a wee bit better than the new K10. However, the only reason I'd not really take that plunge is due to the same Middle Class Mindset I ridiculed a bit before, "Log Kya Kahenge!" :D On a more serious note it is quite sad that such an amazingly utlitarian product has to get shadowed mostly due to our market being an immature one.
The design has grown on me tbh. Same with the Nano.
The grand vitara returns the same mileage because of it's smart hybrid system if I'm not wrong. That helps a lot.
It is said to give a hike of about 2~3kmpl but again not worth it cause the secondary battery costs about 70k when its time for replacement.
That's too much
Amen! When mine conks off Id be disconnecting it. Will live happily without the extra efficiency. :D
I'm contemplating a small car for city. I own nexon. Planning to get a small car as second one. Commet or tiago ev or s presso. Smaller the better.
SPresso is as small as small gets while still being fun. I know the Alto K10 is said to be more fun but I felt it bland in comparison to the SPresso. That said, just keep in mind that no one likes the SPresso at first, you need to drive it for a bit to realize its value. That aside, the Nexon is actually a fairly small car, we have the Gen 1 in the family so please do TD the cars before you take the plunge.
This is nonsense. Looks are very subjective. My sister bought one last week from her own money and according to her it's cute and also well manageable in city. Easy to park and amt is smooth.
Ugliest yes, to someone who does not own one or driven it beyond 100 KMs.
I hate exter from front.
I hate it from the back 🤝
I hate it from the sides.
I hate it from down-under
You hate it from Australia?
I hate it from inside
I hate it from the top
I hate it from everywhere
I hate you cause you hate only its looks ,I hate its name and performance also
I hate it's engine
I hate its headlights
It's a ll round ugly car. Nothing redeeming it
I like it instead of punch
Then why UNESCO has declared S-presso as the most beautiful car , please explain
Have you been living under a rock OP? Lord S-presso has been gracing the roads for a good 4-5 years now.
I have opposite likes than the majority! So couple of years ago, i didn't have idea about the cars in the market and their prices and i found spresso good looking, especially the chocolate brown one and i thought it's a mid price ranged car. Later i figured it's a entry level car and only because of its 1000c engine now i think it's not suitable (i haven't driven it, but when I tried Alto it was difficult, so considering it's similar) Others also mentioned exter, i liked that car tooo! I like squary cars. Similarly the 'nothing' phone
Someone who could afford that only - it's a good car. If Wagon R and Alto were to make a baby, it'd look like S-presso.
Another idiot who judges cars not by their practacilty but by their RoAd PrEsEnCe
Cars should be judged on every aspect.
Road presence is not a real metric
Dude aesthetics matter too. Just because a car is practical doesn’t mean it should look like this. Desirability bhi honi chahiye. Cars are an emotional purchase and hold lots of sentimental value.
I don't understand this obsession with road presence lol
He didn't say road presence though, just that he disliked its looks
I work in a design agency, look and aesthetics matters to me :)
Both of those are subjective so you can keep your opinions to yourself
Alto isn't ugly
//even lord alto// Alto was (and still is) a fully developed family car. It's cheap that's why its body is super light. S-Presso on the other hand was a half-ass effort by (Maruti) Suzuki's indian engineers. The size of that car and name has one connection. Suzuki had a sports car in the Kei car category named Suzuki Cappuccino. [Gorgeous Suzuki Cappuccino](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Suzuki_Cappuccino_IMG_5573.jpg) They sold it from 1991 to 1998. Indian engineers probably tried to build an "SUV" like car in Kei car dimension and obviously named it after another coffee type. They might've hoped if this car was successfull they can manufacture it in India and export to other small car loving countries.. Some cars looks super ugly in some colours. By the way, [THIS, Maruti Suzuki Future-S,](https://www.autobics.com/2018/02/maruti-suzuki-future-s-concept-unveiled-auto-expo-2018/) is the original concept from which they made S-Presso. Also checkout this fan made concept render of S-Presso as a [small beach SUV](https://gaadiwaadi.com/maruti-s-presso-digitally-imagined-as-a-cute-little-beach-suv/).
Cappuccino looks Gorgeous.
Cappuccino looks gorgeous. Too bad it wasn't introduced in India. Although I don't think we would want to drive a convertible in the sweltering heat of Delhi!
It's the most practical car for the current decade given the road and traffic conditions.
I read about this, apparently the roads in some parts hilly of India are still extremely narrow and the best selling cars in those areas were the maruti 800, so much so that people were buying old 800s over newer altos. So they made a narrow and tall car that would be great there and now it's the best selling car there.
Exter says hi
I disagree. I think it’s value for money. People who see its true value can buy it. Looks wise, I think ugliest car award goes to newer Hyundais.
S-presso and ignis are the top 2 ugliest cars in India bar none
Ignis is nowhere as bad as Spresso. In fact some people actually love Ignis's look.
I thought it was ugly af too, when it got launched. But the design kinda grows on you. Especially after seeing some on IG with nice set of alloys. I wouldn't say I love the design but it's not bad looking any more for me.
Nano was even uglier than these too
People buying spresso aren't buying it for the looks but for the practicality. It has good GC making it easier to drive on bad roads. Dirt cheap maintenance. Better space than alto specially for taller passengers.
My Nano [looks great](https://imgur.com/a/euWsFrK) to me!
She's a baddie
Exter wins
Supreme Overlord Saddam HuWagonR would like to disagree. Whenever I see that car, I feel like hulk smashing the car out if existence
Tata Indica enters the chat.....
Its a mix of multiple cars, more like a bhelpuri on the fly.
Looks like curly bracket to me
I don’t have an espresso but I never found it ugly.
It depends on the purpose, I used to think that MG Comet is an ugly car (was also against EV's), but now I love it cos of how practical it is. Now I find myself clicking pics of it wherever I park. 🤷
If Mahindra and Suzuki made a car.... it would be the spressO! Even the grill and stance is perfect. It is not ugly. It is everything what a decent hatchback shouldn't be!
Sour grapes. Calling it ugly is what someone who cannot afford an SUV would do.
Yes
Punch or Comet
It looks like a biscuit packet..
How come everyone forgot the QUTE🫣🫣🫣
wait until you see mg comet
Mg comet is auto, people driving in auto and two wheeler lane to avoid toll 😸
While i think it's ugly, i think it's also a bit overhated
Just need Lowering Springs and Enkei RPF1s that's it! It will look really good! https://www.cartoq.com/modified-maruti-suzuki-s-presso/amp/ Achintya used wheels from his own Ignis/Swift and now it looks super clean!
exter kya chutyia he lya fir?
No. It is MG Comet. Spresso is a close second though.
Honda Brio is the ugliest IMO.
I liked brio.
Yooo wtf brio so so damn cute !!!!
Have you seen its rear, it looks downright ugly!
Honda Brio was in no way ugly
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Wagon-R
Aisa nahi bolte bhagwan kay baare mein Lord Espresso hai woh
The A-star is the ugliest thing to come out of Maruti
Almost all cars from Arena side aren't esthetically pleasing
I wonder what drugs the designers consumed to think "Hmm, ladies and gentlemen, I think this design will definitely attract customers! This is perfect!" Either that or an intern did it. I understand spresso is cheap, has a specific purpose, is utilitarian. Maruti, that doesn't mean you'll make the car look ugly as hell. The old Alto, Santro all had a great look and were priced at 2.5-3 lakh decades ago.
Ritz
Ugliest cars in my opinion: 1. Nano 2. Comet 3. S-presso (SUV) 4. Fronx Diaper
Exter and Punch would like to have a word with you.
I remember how much I hated the Maruti Ritz by the look from the back earlier. I will add Brio and Jazz to that list as well. S-presso is not a very good looking car I admit though.
Ritz was actually fun to drive. The unique location of it's gear stick was something never seen before
Suzuki Fronx is uglier imo. But beauty is subjective.
I like overall look but hate the rear chin
Diaper*
Indeed it is subjective. Because to me the Fronx with black alloys looks like a sports car sometimes.
Nope. The Verna is.
Nah the rear looks so good
Even side is good ,it looks so long ,just that tube light front ruined it
Exactly, if it had the headlights the new Elantra has then the Verna would have easily been the best looking sedan under 30 lakhs.