The car is marketed as a "micro SUV" or a "mini crossover" by its rugged styling and high ground clearance of 180 mm (7.1 in).

[2] The S-Presso is built on the HEARTECT platform derived from Suzuki's kei cars and uses 40% high tensile steel.

In July 2022, the updated S-Presso was introduced with new dual VVT with dual injector "K10C Dualjet" engine which is 14–17% more efficient (depending on the transmission option) than the older engine, ESP with hill-hold assist for AGS models, electrically adjustable side mirror for Vxi+ and Vxi+(O) grades and additional cabin air filter for cleaner air in the cabin.

Unlike the Wagon R, the S-Presso does not regulated under the Indonesian government's Low Cost Green Car (LCGC) program.

The 2023 model year was launched in February at the 30th Indonesia International Motor Show with many improvements, such as new dual-injector K10C Dualjet engine, start-stop system, ESP with hill-hold assist for AGS model, electric adjustable mirror, ISOFIX, 7-inch LCD infotainment system, steering wheel with audio control, wireless smartphone linkage, thicker window seals and adjustable head rests for the second row.

[17] A special edition was introduced in July 2022, based on regular S-Presso with additional exterior and interior accessories.

The S-Edition grade brings a reversing camera, 9" touchscreen infotainment system and a new exterior styling kit.

The front passenger's neck showed unacceptably high risk of serious injury during the frontal offset crash resulting in the loss of all points for the test.

The test car had only a static two-point lap belt in the rear centre seat and did not offer ISOFIX anchorages.

A front passenger airbag, seatbelt pretensioners and ISOFIX child seat anchorages were optional, the first two being made standard in early 2022.

In comparison to the earlier test, neck protection for the front passenger was rated the maximum possible 'good', indicating low risk of serious injury.