Archive for the ‘Maruti Suzuki’ Category

Maruti Wagon-R And Alto To Get K-Series Powerplants

Posted on November 4th, 2009 by by admin

Maruti Suzuki is preparing to launch the Wagon-R and Alto with the latest K-Series engines in the process discontinuing older F-Series engines. The company is preparing for the Bharat IV emission norms which will be applicable in all the metro cities from April 2010 onwards.
The cars will also get minor cosmetic upgrades to go along [...]

Maruti Suzuki Launches Upgraded SX4, Optional Automatic Transmission

Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by by admin

India’s largest passenger car maker Maruti Suzuki has launched the facelifted version of the SX4 sedan which now also comes with an optional automatic transmission apart from minor changes to interiors and exteriors.
If you have been following our recent posts on the SX4, you already know most of it. The list of changes include :
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Maruti Suzuki SX4 Facelift Coming Soon!

Posted on September 24th, 2009 by by admin

India’s largest automobile manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki has temporarily halted the production of its mid size saloon SX4.
According to sources, the production halt is in place to upgrade the engine to the newer and tougher Bharat IV emission norms which will come into effect from April, 2010.  A little birdie has told us that the engine [...]

Maruti A-Star New Commercial!

Posted on August 31st, 2009 by by admin

Unlike its recent offerings in the Indian market, A-Star hasn’t been a runaway success for Maruti as they would have hoped. The cheeky little car has all the right ingredients though, a peppy fuel efficient engine, cutesy styling and sharp handling and it also comes with all the safety gear if you are ready to [...]

All New Maruti Suzuki Estilo Launched!

Posted on August 25th, 2009 by by admin

As we told you earlier, Maruti Suzuki has launched the all new Estilo (minus the Zen) in the Indian market.
The all new Estilo comes with new front and rear end styling and a brand new engine under the hood. The new engine comes from the A-Star hatch and is a 1.0 Litre three cylinder k-series [...]

Teaser Video: Maruti Suzuki Zen Estillo

Posted on August 21st, 2009 by by admin

Maruti Suzuki has released a new teaser video of the soon to be launched Zen Estillo. The car is will be launched in a weeks time and will come with a k-series petrol engine from A-Star with same power and torque figures.
With smaller engine under the hood, Maruti is also expected to bring down the [...]

New Maruti Zen Estilo Coming This Month!

Posted on August 11th, 2009 by by admin

As we told you earlier, Maruti Suzuki will launch the facelifted version of the Zen Estilo in the second last week of this month.
The car has already gone through the homologation process sucessfully and Maruti is currently conducting trainings on the new model for aftersales and service.
The facelift adresses the biggest weakness with the Zen [...]

Poll: Best Looking Hatch In India?

Posted on August 5th, 2009 by by admin

Hatchbacks are the buzz of the season. With a slew of recent very capable launches like the Hyundai i20, Fiat Grande Punto, Honda Jazz and Maruti Suzuki Ritz, the competition was never more intense.
Figure in the competition from the older bretheren which still manage to look good and you’ve got the perfect recipie for a confused [...]

Maruti Suzuki Launches Alto CNG Retrofit

Posted on July 17th, 2009 by by admin

Maruti Suzuki India’s largest automobile makers has launched CNG kits for its highest selling small car Alto in the national capital region.
TheMaruti authorized kit is priced at Rs 43,545 and will be available across the variants of the Alto.
“The Maruti-authorised CNG kits will be available across variants of brand new Maruti Suzuki Alto at dealerships in [...]

Maruti Suzuki Launches Grand Vitara 2.4

Posted on July 3rd, 2009 by by admin

As we told you earlier, Maruti Suzuki India Limited have launched the new Grand Vitara 2.4 in the Indian market.
The new Grand Vitara comes with a bigger 2.4 Litre VVT (Variable Valve Timing) engine developing a maximum power of 163.5 bhp @ 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 225 nm @ 4000 rpm.
The changes [...]