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      Maruti RIII to hit Indian roads next year

      Vikas Yogi

      Vikas Yogi

      Maruti RIII, the upcoming MPV (multi purpose vehicle) in the Indian market, is speculated to hit the Indian roads within the near future as the car was recently spotted testing on the Indian roads. The vehicle was showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo in the January 2010, where it has received an overwhelming response from visitors and car enthusiasts. The Maruti RIII is widely speculated to be launched in the Indian market at the Delhi Auto Expo 2012.

      The car is reported to be now getting its final touches at Suzuki’s Japan facility for the final touch, which will be followed by the start of the full-scale production of the car.

      The new Maruti RIII is expected to come powered by a 1248 CC DDiS engine which has already been doing duties in the company’s recently launched entry level sedan Maruti SX4 diesel. The powerful diesel engine of the car is capable of delivering a peak power of 89 bhp along with a peak torque of 20.5 kgm. The diesel version of the car is expected to be followed by a 1.2L petrol version which would be powered by a 1.2-litre K-Series engine.

      The Maruti RIII is expected to be launched in the price segment of Rs 7 lakh. However, the company is yet to reveal pricing and specification details of the car in the country.

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