Maruti SX4 Diesel, one of the most awaited car launches in the Indian market, is all set to mark its debut in the country in February 2011. The car is already available in the petrol version in India, and the launch of diesel version will further strengthen the position of this mid-size sedan, here.
Sporting Fiat’s 1.3 Multijet diesel mill at its heart, the new Maruti SX4 diesel will be capable of delivering a peak power of 90bhp. The same engine has already been doing duties in Fiat’s Linea and Tata’s Indigo Manza. The SX4 diesel will carry the same base engine that powers Maruti’s volume driving Swift and Swift Dzire mated with the Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT). As per the industry sources, the new SX4 diesel will be around 70 kg lighter than its petrol counterpart, delivering a better mileage and lower emission level.
Amidst the growing competition in the entry-level sedan segment, the new SX4 diesel is expected to be competitively priced in the segment of sub Rs 7 lakh, slightly higher than its petrol version. The major competitors of the SX4 model in the Indian market include Volkswagen Vento, Toyota Etios, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Verna Transform and Fiat Linea.
