Maruti Suzuki has finally launched the much awaited diesel sedan, the Maruti SX4 Diesel today at an

introductory price starting at Rs. 7.74  Lakhs for VDi variant Ex-showroom Delhi. The Maruti SX4 Diesel
looks identical from outside and has a powerful turbo charged Multi-jet CRDI diesel engine from Fiat. In
this post, we will share with you Detailed Features, Specifications, Variants and Price of Maruti SX4
Diesel in India. It boats of having best in class mileage of 21.5 KMPL on Diesel which makes the running
cost very low. The Super Turbo DDiS engine will be manufactured at Suzuki Powertrain India Limited, the
Manesar-based joint venture of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan and Maruti Suzuki India Limited. This
joint venture manufactures diesel engines for Maruti Swift, Maruti Swift DZire & Maruti Ritz and has an
annual capacity of 300,000 units.

Maruti Suzuki SX4 Diesel India Features

 Impressive fuel efficiency of 21.5 kmpl

 This is the first car in the country to be certified as ‘OBD-2’ compliant. OBD refers to On
Board Diagnostics.
 OBD-2 informs the customer of any malfunction in the emission control system which
may be leading to undue increase in exhaust emissions.
 First popular sedan to sport a Petrol, Diesel and CNG variant
 The SX4 Diesel is cleaner and more fuel efficient than all comparable cars in its class
 The high torque at lower rpm levels makes SX4 Diesel highly suited for city driving
conditions as well.
 Super Turbo engine, with a linear acceleration curve, provides a consistent and smooth
drive.
 SX4 Super Turbo Diesel is high on power and performance while being low on
emissions. SX4 Diesel offers an economical and punchier ride.
 Adequate noise suppressants improve the NVH performance and make the cabin silent
and comforting.
 The suspension and brakes of the SX4 Diesel Super Turbo have been suitably modified to
account for the heavier engine and the changed weight distribution of the car.
Maruti Suzuki SX4 Diesel India Specifications
 The Super Turbo DDiS engine
 90PS of peak power at 4000rpm
 Maximum torque of 200Nm at 1750rpm
 Variable Geometry Turbocharger delivers higher efficiency and reduced emissions,
besides instant power. Depending on requirement, the vanes in the turbocharger change
their angle to provide optimum air flow. This optimizes efficiency across the engine rpm
range.
 The high pressure fuel injection system delivers fuel at up to 1600bars. The high pressure
pump has an in-built flow control mechanism to improve efficiency, while adding power.
 The high pressure pump, fitted on the engine, is equipped with an in-built ‘flow control
mechanism’, further improving fuel utilization.
 The Super Turbo DDiS engine uses lower viscosity engine oil (SAE 5W40), which
enhances lubrication for smoother running.
 The Super Turbo engine is controlled through a remapped ECU which continuously
communicates between the engine and the user.
 The engine has been calibrated for drive pleasure and offers excellent acceleration of 0-
100 km in just 14.5 seconds.
 5 Speed Manual Transmission

Maruti SX4 Diesel VS Volkswagen Vento Diesel Engine

Engine Specification of Maruti SX4 Diesel:

 16 Valve DDis Multijet DOHC

 4 Cylinder CRDI Diesel engine
 Displacement 1248CC
 Fuel Efficiency 21.5 KMPL
 Max Power 88.8 BHP @ 4000 RPM
 Max Torque 200 Nm @ 1750 RPM
 5 Speed Manual Transmission
 Kerb Weight 1225 to 1245 KG Kg

Engine Specification of Volkswagen Vento Diesel:

 4 Cylinder inline DOHC Engine

 Displacement 1598 CC
 Fuel Efficiency 20.5 KMPL
 Max Power 103.6 BHP @ 4400 RPM
 Max Torque 250 Nm @ 1500 to 2500 RPM
  5 Speed Manual Transmission
 Kerb Weight 1190 to 1220 Kg

Maruti Suzuki SX4 is superior vehicle with decent tools levels, comes in at decent cost and
ultimately has Maruti car on the bonnet. So, Feb, this year Maruti SX4 will be provided a diesel
soul & alongwith it, expected a minor facelift. You cannot really go wrong with Maruti, what
with 872 dealers and 2740 Maruti certified service centers in mostly nook & corner of India.

The Fiat sourced 1300cc Diesel Engine - The Maruti SX4 Diesel will come alongwith tried &
tested 1,248cc, 90.5 PS- 200Nm, Fiat Multijet Diesel engine that is now doing duty in Fiat Linea
& Tata Indigo Manza. Known for it is frugality as well as Maruti SX4 Diesel is wonderful
performance, this gem of diesel engine is an example of truthfullness & thus is highly honoured.

Maruti is Brilliant Diesel Engine Tuning - Maruti cars know a thing or 2 about how to tune
vehicles & here is why. Fiat Palio Managing Director when compared to Maruti Swift Diesel
was slug. It was not now slower however was less frugal that hoot to drive Maruti Swift. This,
with the same diesel engine under the hood creates Marutis engine tuners appearance like
geniuses. Particularly when you take the fact that the Fiat Palio & Maruti Swift LDi weighs
similiar 1065kilos. The Maruti SX4 will weigh seventy kilos lesser than it is competition, the Tat
Manza and the Fiat Linea.

One of the inexpensive to buy saloons in its class - Maruti SX4 Diesel will price in the
whereabouts Rs 7.5 Lakhs on road Delhi. That is a tremendous price saving, particularly when
compared to other vehicles like the Fiat Linea Diesel & the Volkswagen Vento Diesel. This best
price alongwith decent tools levels makes the Maruti SX4 Diesel is very alluring proposition that
could turnaround SX4 sales for Maruti.

It's totally about the ground clearance - The Maruti Suzuki SX4 has always been brawny vehicle
that will not be confused via rash rail and road network given the fact which it sells as soft roader
in may Europe. Hustling it on poor roads where other saloons would be reduced to only crawl is
possible as Maruti SX4 has a ground clearance, that an Sport Utility Vehicle like 190 mm is
highest in it is class. So, goodbye to scraping which speedbreaker of having to your vehicle
through omnipresent potholes on Indian rail and roads network. So, there, those are 5 reasons on
why Maruti SX4 Diesel is a saloon cost watching out for the time it reveals in February.

SX4 is superior vehicle with decent tools levels, comes in at decent rate and lastly has Maruti car
on the bonnet. So, Feb, this year Maruti SX4 will be provided a diesel soul & alongwith it,
expected a minor facelift. You cannot really go wrong with Maruti, what with 872 dealers and
2740 Maruti certified service centers in mostly nook & corner of India.

The Fiat sourced 1300cc Diesel Engine - The Maruti SX4 Diesel will come alongwith tried &
tested 1,248cc, 90.5 PS- 200Nm, Fiat Multijet Diesel engine that is now doing duty in Fiat Linea
& Tata Indigo Manza. Known for it is frugality as well as Maruti SX4 Diesel is wonderful
performance, this gem of diesel engine is an example of truthfullness & thus is highly honoured.

Maruti is Brilliant Diesel Engine Tuning - Maruti cars know a thing or 2 about how to tune
vehicles & here is why. Fiat Palio Managing Director when compared to Maruti Swift Diesel
was slug. It was not now slower however was less frugal that hoot to drive Maruti Swift. This,
with the same diesel engine under the hood creates Maruti’s engine tuners appearance like
geniuses. Specially when you take the fact that the Fiat Palio & Maruti Swift LDi weighs similiar
1065kilos. The Maruti SX4 will weigh seventy kilos lesser than it is competition, the Tat Manza
and the Fiat Linea.
 Chevrolet Ford Fiesta
Model Maruti SX4 Skoda Fabia
Tavera Neo LT Classic 1.6
Diesel Vdi Scout TDi
Ex-showroom L DuraTec
price(Delhi) Rs. 796092 Rs. 900000
Rs. 869519 Rs. 700000
 Car Specification
 Car Features
 Mileage
Chevrolet Maruti SX4 Skoda Fabia Ford Fiesta
Engine Tavera Neo LT Classic 1.6
Diesel Vdi Scout TDi
L DuraTec
2.5L Direct 16V DOHC
Engine Type Injection Turbo Durasport
DDiS
Diesel
Displacement 1248 cc cc 1596 cc
2499 cc
90 PS @ 4000 101 PS @ 6500
Power 80 PS @ 3900 RPM RPM
RPM
200 NM @ 1750 146 NM @ 3400
Torque 186 NM @ 1800 RPM
RPM RPM
Valve
DOHC 16-V DOHC
Mechanism SOHC

Bore 69.9 mm mm 79 mm
93 mm

Stroke 82 mm mm 81.4 mm
92 mm
Compression
Ratio 18.5 9.75
No. of
4 4 4
Cylinders
Cylinder
Inline Inline Inline
Configuration
Valves Per
2 4 4
Cylinder

Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Diesel Petrol

Fuel System Direct Injection SEFI

Chevrolet Maruti SX4 Skoda Fabia Ford Fiesta

Dimensions Tavera Neo LT Classic 1.6
Diesel Vdi Scout TDi
L DuraTec
Length 4435 mm 4490 mm mm 4282 mm

Width 1680 mm 1735 mm mm 1686 mm

Height 1765 mm 1550 mm mm 1468 mm

Wheel Base 2685 mm 2500 mm mm 2486 mm

Ground
184 mm 170 mm mm 168 mm
Clearance

Boot Space litre 505 litre litre 430 litre

Kerb Weight 1585 kg 1225 kg kg 1110 kg

No. of Doors 5 5 5 4

Chevrolet Maruti SX4 Skoda Fabia Ford Fiesta

Capacity Tavera Neo LT Classic 1.6
Diesel Vdi Scout TDi
L DuraTec
Seating
5
Capacity 7 5
Fuel Tank
50
Capacity
Maximum
55 45
Speed

Transmisson 141 Maruti SX4 Skoda Fabia 184

Diesel Vdi Scout TDi
Transmission Chevrolet Ford Fiesta
Type Tavera Neo LT Manual Classic 1.6
L DuraTec
Gears Manual 5 Manual

Clutch Type 5 5

Final Reduction
Gear Ratio NA 4.41 NA

Suspension Maruti SX4 Skoda Fabia

3.91 4.25
Diesel Vdi Scout TDi
Chevrolet Independent Ford Fiesta
Tavera Neo LT suspension with Classic 1.6
Front
L gas-filled DuraTec
Suspension
McPherson strut Independent
Independent McPherson struts
& anti-roll bar
Double with offset coil
Wishbone, Semi spring / twin
Rear Torsion Bar independent tube gas damper
Suspension torsion beam units & lower L-
with gas filled arms with
Spring & Anti-
shock absorbers optimised bushes
roll Bar Semi-
elliptical Leaf Maruti SX4 Skoda Fabia mounted on
Steering
Spring Diesel Vdi Scout TDi seperate cross-
member with
Steering Type Chevrolet stabiliser bar.
Tavera Neo LT EPS Dual-path body
L mounts.
Power Assisted Power assit Standard Semi-
recirculating ball independent
Minimum nut heavy duty twist-
Turning Radius 5.3 beam with low
Standard package height
Brakes Maruti SX4 Skoda Fabia coil springs &
Diesel Vdi Scout TDi seperate twin
5.6
tube dampers.
Front Brakes Chevrolet Ventilated discs Dual-path body
Tavera Neo LT mounts.
 L Ford Fiesta
Rear Brakes 257 mm Drums Classic 1.6
Ventilated Disc DuraTec
& Caliper Maruti SX4 Skoda Fabia
Wheels & Tyres 254 mm Drum, Rack and pinion
Diesel Vdi Scout TDi
Leading -
Wheel Type Trailing (Self Steel
Adjusting) Standard
Chevrolet
Wheel Size Tavera Neo LT 15 " 4.9
L
Ford Fiesta
Tyres Steel 195/65 R15 Classic 1.6
DuraTec
6 J x 15” Ventilated Disc

205 / 65 R 15 Self Adjusting

Drums
Ford Fiesta
Classic 1.6
DuraTec

Alloy

14

175 / 65 R 14
(Tubeless)