Very much hope it's a bit of a"one off" and gets fixed with nothing too serious threafter.

Mind you, it'll give satisfaction to those naysayers who forecast doom and gloom.... just waiting for an "I told you so".

I don't think any of the other mainstream manufacturers have been exempt from hiccups ... some more glaringly obvious than others. Although, having said that, we all know that any of us can buy a rogue which seems to give trouble from start to finish .... and, again I say, any manufacturer can produce them. It's obviously more a case of how well they deal with it rather than the fact it happened in the first place. If it does transpire that they consistently fail to put their finger on it or drag their heels or don't treat you with the care and respect that's called for - only then will you start to dig your heels in.

Teething troubles ORB. I'm sure the ZS will turn out to be a good move in the long run. China is doing tech right these days.

As for me still happy with the Swift / Vitara.

Rev counter not indicating or intermittent is a common symptom of CPS signal failure.

Crank Position Sensors are Crank Position Sensors - every (particularly European) manufacturer will be using the same cheap-as possible supplier - you've just been unlucky.

Hey, I bought a car the same as your by the looks of it, I also have exactly the same symptoms as you had on the car. Rev count needle dropped, no power and the traction control light and steering wheel lights come on. I have also had diagnostics done and also, the crankshaft position sensor case up. I am having to deal with, dare I say, Evans halshaw but am wondering how long the job took to repair please (just so the don’t stiff me on the labour costs) . Much appreciated

Car should be done free under warranty. Have you had it main dealer serviced, If oldenough to require servicing. 12 months and 15000 miles. mine was done under warranty.

Now 10 months on and no further issues.