MARUTI SUZUKI SX4

The most talked about and much awaited car Maruti SX4 Diesel has finally been launched today. The sedan is equipped with the powerful Super Turbo DDiS engine which is capable of delivering 90PS of peak power at 4000rpm. Maruti SX4 Diesel offers fuel efficiency of 21.5 Kilometres per litre. Maruti SX4 Diesel Vdi is available at Rs.7.74 lakh , howeverMaruti SX4 Diesel is priced at 8.62 lakh in New Delhi. Indias 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. 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 (exshowroom). The kit comes loaded with i-GPI technology that is safe, reliable, clean, responsive and environment friendly.

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy The upgraded Maruti SX4 is powered by a 1.6 litre, 16 Valve, DOHC, VVT engine that pumps

out a max power of 104.68 PS at 5600 rpm and belts out a peak torque of 145 Nm at 4100 rpm. The car incorporates 5 speed manual gearbox and 4 speed automatic transmission that promises a memorable driving experience. The company has loaded the powertrain of the Maruti SX4 with a new VVT technology that ensures increased fuel efficiency, more power and lower emissions. The VVT technology, variable valve timing, works for maximum use of fuel and power that in turn gives higher mileage. With all the innovative technologies, you can get a mileage of around 11.6 kmpl in the city and 15.6 kmpl on highways.

Power The midsize car of Maruti Suzuki, Maruti SX4 is claimed to deliver more power and torque values with the 1.6 litre, 16 valve, DOHC, VVT

powertrain. The engine lays out the highest power of 104.68 Ps at 5600 rpm and generates a top torque of 145 Nm at 4100 rpm. You can choose from a 5 speed manual gearbox variant or a 4 speed automatic transmission variant depending on your budget. The new Maruti SX4 is equipped with a new powetrain that meets new emission norms in the country and delivers more engine output. As mentioned in the previous section, VVT technology is responsible for providing enhanced power and agile acceleration. The technology also works for generating uninterrupted power.

Acceleration and Pick Up As the sedan is loaded with a new engine, you can expect improved power and torque. The new Maruti SX4 features 1568cc, DOHC, 16 valve, VVT mill that produces a max power of 104.68 Ps at the rate of 5600 rpm and churns

out a peak torque of 145 Nm at 4100 rpm, it is mated with 5 speed manual transmission or a 4 speed automatic gearbox. The powerful engine enables the Maruti SX4 to touch 0-100 kmph mark in just 12.1 seconds with the top speed being 177 kmph.

INTRO OF MARUTI SUZUKI

Maruti Suzuki is India and Nepal's number one leading automobile manufacturer and the market leader in the car segment, both in terms of volume of vehicles sold and revenue earned. Until recently, 18.28% of the company was owned by the Indian government, and 54.2% by Suzuki of Japan. The BJP-led government held an initial public offeringof 25% of the company in June 2003. As of 10 May 2007, Govt. of India sold its complete share to Indian financial institutions. With this, Govt. of India no longer has stake in Maruti Udyog. Maruti Udyog Limited (MUL) was established in February 1981, though the actual production

commenced in 1983 with the Maruti 800, based on the Suzuki Alto kei car which at the time was the only modern car available in India, its only competitors- the Hindustan Ambassador and Premier Padmini were both around 25 years out of date at that point. Through 2004, Maruti Suzuki has produced over 5 Million vehicles. Maruti Suzuki sold in India and various several other countries, depending upon export orders. Models similar to Maruti Suzukis (but not manufactured by Maruti Udyog) are sold by Suzuki Motor Corporation and manufactured in other South Asian countries. The company annually exports more than 50,000 cars and has an extremely large domestic market in India selling over 730,000 cars annually. Maruti 800, till 2004, was the India's largest selling compact car ever since it was launched in 1983. More than a million units of this car have been sold worldwide so far. Currently, Maruti Suzuki Alto tops the sales charts. Due to the large number of Maruti 800s sold in the Indian market, the term "Maruti" is commonly

used to refer to this compact car model ("Maruti" is another name of the Hindu god, Hanuman). Maruti Suzuki has been the leader of the Indian car market for over two decades. Its manufacturing facilities are located at two facilities Gurgaon and Manesar south of Delhi. Maruti Suzukis Gurgaon facility has an installed capacity of 350,000 units per annum. The Manesar facilities, launched in February 2007 comprise a vehicle assembly plant with a capacity of 100,000 units per year and a Diesel Engine plant with an annual capacity of 100,000 engines and transmissions. Manesar and Gurgaon facilities have a combined capability to produce over 700,000 units annually.

VOLKSWAGEN VENTO

Volkswagen India Private Limited operates a manufacturing plant in Chakan, Maharashtra which is capable of producing 110,000 vehicles per annum. The plant is also shared by koda Auto India Private Limited for assembling the koda Fabia.The Volkswagen Vento is more than just a Volkswagen Polo with a boot. In fact the Vento has been developed from chassis up as a three box car. Its important to know this, for the impact that such design efforts have result in a total change in driving dynamics and interior space and comfort. Though it shares it front looks with the Polo hatch, that is where the familiarity ends. The Vento gets its power from a choice of petrol and diesel engines which churn out more than ample

horses, its been spruced up to have a lot of features and most importantly interior space has been improved upon to offer enhanced passenger comfort. Priced right, the Vento is a formidable package in the Upper C segment.