Maruti Suzuki SX4 S-Cross might be revealed on June 7

Maruti Suzuki might unveil the upcoming SX4 S-Cross crossover for the Indian market on June 7. The vehicle's premiere is expected to happen at the IIFA Awards show.

The premium compact crossover is available in the European and Malaysian market and sold as the replacement to the hatchback. The SX4 S-Cross is larger in dimensions than the earlier model and measures 4,300 in length, 1,795 mm in width and 1,575 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,600 mm. The car looks sporty and gets a three-piece horizontal slat chrome grille, headlamps with projectors, DRLs and fog lamps. While a new design for the alloy wheels is seen, the vehicle also sports a body cladding that gives it a muscular appearance.

The interior is similar to the one in the new Ciaz's cabin and the company has equipped the crossover with a 7.0-inch display touch-screen integrated into the dashboard. This system houses all the infotainment needs – audio (Bluetooth, USB, AUX), navigation, rear-view camera, car settings, etc., while the audio controls are mounted on the steering wheel. The other highlights include a multi-info display screen in the instrument cluster surrounded by the speedometer and tachometer. The car also features a keyless-entry system with an engine push-start button, rain-sensing wipers, auto headlamps and cruise control.

Globally, the SX4 S-Cross comes powered by the 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol mill that churns out 118bhp of power and 156Nm of torque is carried over. On the transmission front, the engine comes mated to a five-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic gearbox.

Maruti Suzuki will launch the SX4 S-Cross in the Indian market this year, but instead of the 1.6-litre motor, we expect the 1.3-litre DDiS engine to power the India-specific model. The vehicle was first unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show when the manufacturer hinted that the car was a step-up from its predecessor. The crossover will compete with the Mahindra Scorpio, Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano and more in the highly competitive mid-size crossover segment in our country.