Maruti SX4 Diesel
Expected launch date : Apr-2011
Estimated Price : Rs 6,92,006 to Rs 8,67,360 (approx)
Maruti SX4 Updates
September 28, 2010 - India’s car market leader Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the Demo Maruti SX4 and Maruti Eeco Charge Electric concepts that are to be used in Delhi Commonwealth Games, 2010. Both the vehicles were displayed at Delhi Auto Expo, 2010. The new Maruti SX4 hybrid is packed with a 1.2 litre K-series petrol engine and a 50 kW electric motor which are mated to a five speed automated manual gearbox. The car can be run only on electric motor mode that enhances fuel economy and emits zero emissions. Added to that, the car is cheaper by up to 25 per cent than petrol one when hybrid mode is selected. The commercial launch of the car might take place in the near future as well.
August 13, 2010 - Maruti has come up with a CNG fitted Maruti SX4 variant in India to win hearts of mileage conscious car lovers. The car has been equipped with advanced CNG factory fitted kit which promises overall engine performance to be higher, especially the mileage and power. The SX4 is priced at Rs 7.47 lakh (ex-showroom). The kit comes loaded with i-GPI technology that is safe, reliable, clean, responsive and environment friendly.
January 2009 - Maruti Suzuki, the number one car maker in India is planning to launch a diesel version of its popular car Maruti SX4 with a 1.6 diesel engine. The car is expected to be launched by 2011. The diesel version of its Swift and Dzire are already very popular in India and the company hopes to see the same success with Maruti SX4 diesel. The diesel variant of the SX4 will be pitted against the likes of Ford Fiesta, Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Fiat Linea.