The S Cross wiper blade size is a mismatched set, with 26 inch (650 mm or so) for the driver's arm and 14 inch (350 mm or so) for the left one. That lopsided pair surprises many counter staff, so do not walk out with the common 22 and 16 inch combination by mistake.
On this crossover the long blade handles the bulk of the broad windscreen, reaching across towards the passenger, and the stubby left blade tidies up the lower corner. New S-Cross sales have ended, yet both lengths remain everyday stock items.
S Cross fitment card
- Status
- No longer sold new; figures for the last version
- Tyre size (last version)
- 215/60 R16 on every variant
- Tyre size (first version)
- 205/60 R16
- Wheels
- 16 inch steel with cover on Sigma, 16 inch alloy on upper variants
- Tyre pressure (cold)
- Front 33 psi, rear 33 psi (normal load)
- Front wipers
- 26 inch driver side, 14 inch passenger side
- Battery
- Two battery smart hybrid; check the label on the 12 V battery
S Cross wiper blade size table
| Position | Length | Approx mm |
|---|---|---|
| Driver side (right) | 26 inch | 650 mm |
| Passenger side (left) | 14 inch | 350 mm |
Petrol or diesel, first version or facelift, the glass is shared, so the pair carries across. A single retailer quotes 13 inch for the left blade; most others, and S-Cross owners themselves, say 14. Some cars also wear a small blade on the tailgate glass. Measure that one yourself; we could find only a single listing for its length.
Measure the blades already fitted
Plenty of S-Cross cars have changed hands since new, and any of them may have fitted odd lengths. Confirm before spending.
- Lift the right hand arm off the screen till it stands by itself.
- Hold a steel rule or cloth tape against the rubber edge and read off the full span.
- Repeat for the left hand blade.
- Study the joint between blade and arm and note its shape, since the replacement or its adapter has to clip onto that exact type.
A photo of both blades and the joint saves an argument at the counter later.
Swapping blades in five minutes
- Fold a thick cloth over the glass beneath the raised arm. An arm with no blade can snap back and crack the glass.
- Press in the release tab and pull the old blade along the arm and off.
- Push the replacement on until you hear the latch engage.
- Ease the arm down by hand, never letting it slap.
- Repeat on the left.
Mount the 26 inch on the right. Swap them by mistake and a large uncleaned zone sits exactly where you look while driving.
Signs the rubber has given up
- Smears, or an oily film where the blade has just passed
- A stuttering, squeaking movement on the glass
- A wet stripe left untouched at the upper end of each sweep
- Nicked edges, cracks, or rubber that feels stiff and has bent over
Indian summers kill blades more surely than rain does. An S-Cross that stood outdoors through the hottest months often smears badly in the first proper downpour. Swapping both fronts every year, just ahead of the rains, is a sensible habit.
Blade types to choose from
Tell the counter you need a 26 inch and a 14 inch to suit your arm fitting. Then pick a style:
- Frame type: a jointed steel yoke whose small arms push the rubber onto the glass. Usually the least expensive, though at expressway speeds a 26 inch yoke tends to float.
- Flat or beam type: a tensioned steel band hidden inside a one piece rubber body. It hugs curved glass and resists lift, which suits long blades. The steel band and better rubber make it dearer.
- Hybrid: a frame hidden under a smooth cover, sitting between the two.
For a car that spends time on highways, a beam driver blade earns its place. Our size chart for wiper blades tables lengths for other cars; the Brezza, for example, takes a 24 inch and a 16 inch.
Windscreen care and safety
Dusty glass plus dry wipers equals scratches, because the grit grinds both rubber and screen. Squirt the washers before switching on. Top the washer bottle with filtered water plus a capful of screen wash concentrate; household detergent leaves streaks of its own.
Rubber and battery guidance for this crossover sits on our S-Cross tyres and S-Cross battery pages.
Questions owners ask
What is the scross wiper blade size?
Right arm 26 inch, left arm 14 inch. Check your arm fitting before you buy so the adapter matches.
Is a 24 inch blade fine for the driver side?
It clips on, but it leaves a dry band along the outer edge of the arc. The 26 inch blade gives the coverage Maruti intended.
Does my S-Cross have a tailgate wiper?
Many cars carry one on the tailgate glass. Its length was not confirmed by two sources, so measure your blade before buying.
Do petrol and diesel S-Cross cars take different wipers?
No. Both share the same windscreen, so the 26 and 14 inch pair suits either engine.
How often do S-Cross wipers need changing?
Roughly yearly, a few weeks ahead of the first rains. Smearing, squeaking or split rubber means sooner.