Inside, there is an air of familiarity as one takes in the same large touchscreen panel and the steering wheel as the Ciaz sedan, launched earlier. But in the S-Cross these elements come across as more upmarket. The quality of materials used is a notch or two above what we’ve seen in the sedan, as is the fit and finish. I particularly liked the soft-touch plastic that has been used on the passenger side of the dashboard. Instrumentation is simple and easy to read, and even though I have no particular fondness for the separate adjustment knobs for the trip-meters and trip computers, operating them is easy. Seats are wide and comfortable, providing decent all-round support while, at the same time, allowing for some movement. Space, of course, is a strength for any crossover and the S-Cross doesn’t disappoint on that count. There’s good leg- and knee-room to stretch out and shoulder-room is quite good too. The head-room could be better but suffices. At 353 litres, boot space is quite good too. The fact that the seats can be folded nearly flat in a 60:40 split further adds to this crossover’s practicality quotient. The S-Cross also gets a healthy list of creature comforts, ranging from Bluetooth connectivity to satellite navigation and even cruise control (depending, of course, on the variant and trim level of your choice).
