New Maruti Wagon R CNG to be launched in India soon

Maruti Wagon R, one of the best selling compact cars in India, is all set to be rolled-out in a CNG version in the country by the end of next quarter. It is expected that the Indian auto giant Maruti Suzuki will price this new CNG version of Wagon R about Rs 70,000 higher than the existing petrol versions. The company has been working on CNG technology for the last two years which is almost ready, as per a statement given by Mr IV Rao, Maruti Suzuki's managing executive officer (engineering). The company had showcased this technology at the Delhi Auto Expo in January this year, he added.



We should mention here, that Maruti Suzuki India has recently launched Wagon R in a new avatar along with a K-series engine so that it can take on the new entrants of this segment like Chevrolet Beat and Ford Figo. Besides Maruti Wagon R, some other popular cars of the company in India such as Alto, Estilo and SX4 are also expected to be launched with a CNG system.



The new CNG versions of these popular cars will be rolled-out with factory fitted CNG-fired engines, unlike other petrol cars in India that come equipped with retro-fitted CNG kits. It is expected that the company will price these new CNG versions at a premium of up to 20 percent. According to Mr Rao, the move of launching new CNG-run cars is company's answer to green technology that will also be the most fuel-efficient auto fuel in India, blending the benefits of gasoline engine power at the cost of CNG.

Source:- New Maruti Wagon R CNG to be launched in India soon - New Cars

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Maruti Alto to get a 1000 cc K-series engine

Country's largest selling car Maruti Alto is soon to get a 1000 cc K-series engine. Maruti Suzuki, India's largest car maker is all set to relaunch its most famous model Alto with a bigger, better engine. According to the recent reports the new Alto would sport a one-litre petrol engine from company's most popular K-series engine. The top officials from the company have declined to comment on the exact launch date or details of the new Alto. However,R C Bhargava, Chairman Maruti Suzuki India said that Maruti Alto soon needs a face-lift , as the car has been there for quite some time now. He stepped down to comment on the exact engine details of the vehicle.



Maruti Alto recently got a newer look and feel as it was made BS IV complaint on the existing 800cc F-Series engine. Maruti had however maintained he low-cost of Alto during this transformation. This time the cost is bound to increase as a bigger engine would certainly mean higher price. Currently Alto is shelved at Rs 2.29 lakh and Rs 2.8 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The price would certainly increase by a few thousands.



Maruti Alto remains to be the best selling model in India with an average sales of 20,000 units per month. The car has been extremely popular in India since its launch in 2000, clocking net sales of 13.5 lakh units. Maruti Suzuki commented a few days back that it wishes to equip all its cars with the latest K-series engine. This relaunch of Alto would be a part of the same plan of MSI. The company offers two variants in K-series 998cc three-cylinder, 'K10B' that is currently fitted in A-star, Estilo, and the new WagonR and a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder 'K12M' petrol engine powering Ritz, Swift and Swift Dzire.

Source:- Maruti Alto to get a 1000 cc K-series engine - New Cars

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