Maruti launches 5 CNG car models
Maruti Suzuki has entered the lucrative and fast growing CNG car segment with a bang and has launched CNG variants of five of its cars; Alto, Eeco, SX 4, Wagon R and Estilo CNG.
All these models will now come equipped with Maruti Suzuki’s i-GPI technology(intelligent-Gas Port Injection), which according to Maruti, offers an intelligent ride based on bi-fuel technology (CNG and Petrol). It ensures more power vis-à-vis retro-fitted CNG vehicles and offers a peppier ride experience at par with that of a petrol-fuelled engine, while achieving high fuel efficiency at the same time. The factory fitted CNG vehicles also score very high on safety and reliability vis-à-vis the aftermarket retro-fitted options.
Speaking at the launch, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava said, “We are happy to bring contemporary CNG technology to the Indian customer. We are confident customers would value our i-GPI technology that is safe, reliable, clean, responsive and environment friendly. Adapting the CNG technology in our vehicles is another step to keep low cost of ownership for our customers.”
Shinzo Nakanishi Managing Director & CEO Maruti Suzuki India further added, “The development is significant on multiple counts. This is the first instance when a car manufacturer has developed and launched factory-fitted technologically superior CNG engines in India. Compressed Natural Gas is environment friendly and also reduce country’s dependence on imported fuels. Maruti Suzuki’s big ticket entry into CNG fuel segment augurs well for the environment.”
According to Maruti, their factory fitted CNG vehicles use advanced Intelligent Gas Port Injection technology. In a leap over alternative aftermarket options, the i-GPI technology is a Dual ECU (Engine Control Unit) technology. This highly reliable system delivers accurate amounts of gas to the engine thus ensuring improved and consistent performance under various driving conditions.
The i-GPI technology uses separate injectors for each cylinder. Based on inputs from the ECU, metered CNG quantity is injected to the engine through gas ports. The quantity of CNG required for different driving conditions is controlled by the dedicated ECU, leading to more efficient fuel usage. Similar to the usual pre-launch evaluation, each of the cars with i-GPI CNG technology has been extensively tested for around 2 lakh kilometers in varied terrains. In addition, over 3,000 hours of bench tests have validated the design and performance to bring unmatchable combination of performance and reliability for the customers.
Pricing of Maruti Suzuki CNG Models:
Alto Lxi CNG: Rs. 3.23 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi)
Eeco 5-seater Ac CNG: Rs. 3.64 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi)
SX4 Vxi CNG: Rs. 7.47 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi)
WagonR Lxi CNG: Rs. 4.11 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi)
Estilo Lxi CNG: Rs. 4.05 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi)
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