Maruti S-Presso 2025 – The Budget Hatchback That Delivers a Whopping 38 km/kg with CNG Efficiency

So, you’ve been riding that old Activa a little too long, dodging potholes and petrol price hikes like a pro. Maybe you’ve dreamt of upgrading to four wheels, but every showroom trip felt like getting slapped by EMIs and “Sir, base variant doesn’t have that.” Well, Maruti might’ve just read your mind.

Say hello to the 2025 Maruti Suzuki S-Presso—a car that looks small but thinks big.

CNG ka Baap: 38 km/kg? That’s Not a Typo

Let’s not waste time. The big headline here is 38 kilometers per kilo of CNG. That’s not just good—it’s historic. Whether you’re a middle-class commuter in Delhi, a cabbie in Mumbai, or a college kid trying to impress on a budget, this number hits different.

Variant	Fuel Type	Mileage (Claimed)	Price (Ex-Showroom)
Base Petrol Manual	Petrol	25.30 km/l	₹3.48 lakh
Mid CNG Manual	CNG	38 km/kg	₹5.12 lakh
Top CNG AMT	CNG	38 km/kg	₹5.80 lakh

On-road Delhi pricing will hover between ₹4.10 lakh and ₹6.20 lakh. Factor in festive discounts, exchange bonuses, and zero-down payment schemes, and you’re looking at an entry ticket to car ownership that won’t wreck your wallet.

What’s New in the 2025 S-Presso?

Honestly? Maruti didn’t try to reinvent the wheel—and that’s smart. They just polished it up nicely.

• Fresh front grille (with a bit more road presence)
• LED DRLs (because India loves anything that glows)
• Updated alloy wheel designs
• Dual-tone interiors that don’t scream “budget”
• Premium-ish upholstery (okay, not leather, but definitely not jute)

Inside the cabin, things feel tighter, neater. Ergonomics are better. There’s a little more padding where it matters, and the dashboard layout has been tweaked to feel less plastic-toy, more car-you’d-actually-want-to-drive.

Engine & Performance: Still K10C, Still Reliable

No turbocharging here. No hybrid gimmicks. Just the same old 998cc K10C 3-cylinder petrol engine that’s been chugging reliably in Marutis for years.

• Petrol mode: 67 bhp, 89 Nm torque
• CNG mode: 58 bhp, 82 Nm torque

You’re not drag racing this car. But for city commutes, office runs, weekend market hauls—it’s more than enough. Add a ground clearance of 180mm and you’ve got a tallboy hatch that doesn’t bottom out when roads decide to be rivers.

Gearbox options? Take your pick: 5-speed manual or Auto Gear Shift (AMT). The latter makes driving in traffic far less soul-crushing.

Ownership Math: Why This Car Just Works

This isn’t about luxury. It’s about logic. And the numbers check out.

Let’s run a quick comparison for a daily 50km commute:

Fuel Type	Cost per Unit	Mileage	Daily Cost	Monthly Cost (~22 days)
Petrol	₹98/litre	25.3 km/l	₹193.68	₹4,260
CNG	₹78/kg	38 km/kg	₹102.63	₹2,258

That’s nearly ₹2,000/month saved on fuel alone. Now stretch that over 5 years. That’s a damn vacation to Goa, every year.

Plus, with EMIs starting at ₹6,900/month and minimal maintenance costs (hello, Maruti service network), the S-Presso feels less like a car and more like a smart move.

For Whom Is This Car, Really?

Here’s the thing—this isn’t a car that tries to be everything for everyone. It’s crystal-clear about its audience:

• First-time car buyers: You want simple, fuss-free ownership.
• Middle-class families: Looking for a second car for errands and school pickups.
• Taxi owners: This CNG mileage can turn your daily ops from meh to money.
• Students or young professionals: If your budget caps at ₹6 lakh, this is your guy.

And don’t let the small footprint fool you. The high seating position and tall-boy design give it a mini-SUV vibe that Indians absolutely love.

The Verdict? No-Nonsense, All-Value

The 2025 Maruti S-Presso doesn’t aim to blow your mind. It aims to quietly win your heart—and your monthly budget sheet. With segment-best mileage, updated styling, and that unbeatable CNG variant, it’s possibly the smartest city car purchase under ₹6 lakh today.

If fuel costs are burning a hole in your wallet—or you’re just done with Uber surges and auto-wale tantrums—it might be time to S-Presso yourself. (Okay, I’ll see myself out.)

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