Maruti Suzuki SX4 Diesel Coming in Late 2009

Maruti Suzuki SX4 Diesel

Expected in Late 2009

Estimated price: Rs 7.5 - 8.5 lakh

Maruti Suzuki’s men were back in the form of the SX4 with a 1.6l engine powering the car with 101 horses. The SX4 design is suitable for Indian roads with its high ground clearance and 15-16 inch tyres. After the huge success of the diesel variants of the Swift and Dzire over their respective petrol versions, the company plans to roll out the SX4 diesel with the DDiS engine.

Engine:
After using the Fiat 1.3l multijet engine for its Swift and Swift Dzire, Maruti will continue to use the same Fiat powerplant with an addition of a variable-geometry turbo (VGT) and an additional 10bhp. The Fiat powerplant is highly efficient and reliable and produces 203Nm of torque.

Features:
The SX4 diesel is the twin of its petrol variant. There is no difference between the two except for their hearts.

Competitors:
The main rivals of the SX4 will be its own petrol sibling, the Honda City, Fiat Linea, Ford Fiesta and the Hyundai Verna. The SX4 has a huge plus with the Maruti brand having the largest after sales service across India.