New Engines For Maruti Alto and Wagon R

February 03,2010, 10:10 IST by Payal Pathak

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Maruti Suzuki India Limited has been in the process of revamping its entire product line. It will now replace the 800 cc engine of Maruti Alto and 1.1L engine of Wagon R with its new series engine. Once MSIL replaces the engines, it will also be able to lower the prices of the model which will rev up the sales further.

The new KB series engines are already present in Maruti Ritz and A-Star models that are not only extremely fuel efficient but also adhere to the new emission norms that come into effect from April 2010. The new engines that will power Maruti Alto and Wagon R will be more powerful and are said to be a revolutionary change after the KB series engines. Maruti has codenamed the new engine as the YP3 engine.

This comes as a strategic business move from MSIL which will face new competition from global biggies like Honda, Ford, General Motors, Nissan and Volkswagen who are planning to introduce their small car models in India in next 12-18 months. Maruti Suzuki India’s managing director S Nakanishi already feels that 2010-11 will be the toughest year for the company that has ruled the small car segment in the country unceremoniously.

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Hi All, I am planning book Maruti Alto this month, as there is news BS3 norms will be stopped from April 2010, it means is there is any chance Maruti is going to release the Alto with BS4 norms in the month of April 2010? Do I need wait for the new engine or should I need to go for F-series Engine Please suggest. Thanks & Regards, panneer

April 01, 2010 by Panneerselvam

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Hi All, I am planning book Maruti Alto this month, as there is news BS3 norms will be stopped from April 2010, it means is there is any chance Maruti is going to release the Alto with BS4 norms in the month of April 2010? Do I need wait for the new engine or should I need to go for F-series Engine Please suggest. Thanks & Regards, Devendra.

March 20, 2010 by Devendra

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When MSIL going to luanch new Wagon R and Alto with new engine

February 18, 2010 by Albert Paul

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Good news, but when is this going to be available in wagon R- duo model- can any authentic info be published?

February 05, 2010 by Vkbaskar

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When Maruthi is going to launch these models. I'm planninag to buy a car by this March. Can i expect these models befor that???

February 03, 2010 by GVVM RAO

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On the one hand Maruti is planning a downward revision in prices in Alto and wagonR once these new engines given in these cars(as per this article), on the other hand ,as per the report in ET yesterday, they have categorically refused to reduce the prices of Swift, where they have installed a 1.2 lt engine of the KB series. It all goes to show that Car Manufacturers do not hesitate for a moment to exploit a situation where the demand is more than the supply(as in the case of the Swift.So much for the sincerity of the Vehicle manufacturers.They do not deserve any sympathies from the Government!!!

February 03, 2010 by Pradeepjauhar

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