Maruti Esteem VXi did not have an option of ABS and installing it is practically not possible as it is planned in the early stage of production and later on connecting it to the brakes would not be possible. You can just get new and better brake pads from a reputed brand and even change your tyres and switch to those which offer the best road grip but installing ABS would not be possible for the car. The ABS can be found as early as in the Swift VDi and that too comes factory fitted, making its cost low and working effective. From 2017, the bike and car makers would have to install ABS as it would be mandatory in India.

The new Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 music system is best in-class as no other manufacturer puts the same price for the car loaded with features equivalent to the Alto K10. The car comes with a music player in the Vxi(both manual and AMT) and Vxi(O) trim. The player comes with a tiny display for the song name or the radio channel currently being played. It comes equipped with AUX, USB, Radio and CD support, making it the best available player in the segment. The next best would be the Renault KWID's full touchscreen player, which may get over the current generation of players in the entry level cars. The Alto K10 is powered by a 998 cc 3-cylinder, K-series engine, producing class leading 67 BHP.

Quick Facts - 2015 New Maruti Alto K10

The soft top version of Maruti Suzuki Gypsy King is available with a price tag of INR 5,87,448. The famous Gypsy comes with 1298 cc, G13BB MPFI 16 Valve engine producing 80 Bhp @ 6000 rpm and 103 Nm @ 4500 rpm. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and the engine comes with 4-cylinder layout. With 11.96 kmpl, it comes with a certified clearance of 210 mm, making it good for all kind of terrains. The only negative factor is the petrol engine, which is not so fuel efficient due to its large wheels and massive body built. It comes with disc brakes for the front wheels and drum brakes for the rear. It is one of the favorite vehicles of the Indian Army.

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio petrol returns a 16 kmpl mileage when driven more in the city traffic conditions and less on the highways. The only way to increase the mileage would be by choosing the less traffic affected route and switching off the cars ignition when waiting on the traffic lights. You can even try by riding in the biggest gear possible as it reduces the supply on fuel than the short gear riding on same speed. Celerio would return 18-20 kmpl if you would ride it more on highways, without braking and changing gears constantly.

Quick Facts about the Maruti Celerio

The Maruti Suzuki Omni comes with a 796 cc engine whereas the Eeco is powered by a 1196 cc, producing 73 BHP and 101 NM of torque. The Omni produce just 34.2 BHP and 59 NM of torque. The Maruti Suzuki Eeco comes with a 5-speed transmission whereas Omni had a 4-speed unit. Eeco returns better mileage when compared to Omni and definitely brings much more space than the Omni. It comes with better interiors, better NVH levels, seatbelts for each seat and single DIN music player. The seat quality and riding dynamics are much better in Eeco as compared to Omni. Eeco comes with a air conditioner, making it much more comfortable and joyful.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross is expected to launch on 5th August 2015. The car comes in crossover styling and brings new titles to the Maruti Suzuki naming strategies. The LDi, VDi and ZDi have been replaced with Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The new car would be exclusively sold in Nexa showrooms and the car comes with 2 engine options. The Sigma gets 1.3 L diesel, with a Sigma(O) variant also. Other variants have one each of the 1.3 L and 1.6 L diesel engines. Smartly, Maruti has used no petrol engine for the S-Cross and the range is expected to start from INR 8.25 lakh and INR 9.5 lakh for the base variants of 1.3 L and 1.6 L respectively. The car is expected with a top trim reaching nearly INR 11 lakh.

Maruti Suzuki S-cross - A Premium Crossover

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire tour will return 15-16 kmpl in high traffic conditions of Delhi and it may increase with the highway travelling, that comes nearly to 19-20 kmpl. The best ways to avoid fuel wastage is by driving it in the right gear at the right time. You can shut down the car's ignition when on traffic lights to avoid a lot of fuel wastage. Even riding with proper amount of air in the tyres influence the mileage, with less friction in case of proper inflation. You can get your engine oil checked and car serviced at regular intervals of 10,000 km or 1 year, whichever comes early. Try to maintain a maximum speed of 70-80 kmph for best mileage and speed combination.

Change engine oil and drive @ 60km/h...

The Xlerate body kit was showcased at Auto Expo and was not for sale at the Maruti Suzuki showrooms. The car had everything same under the hood, making it different from the visual part only. It came with a good looking set of Black alloy wheels. The major attractions included race stripes all across the body at the center and the sunlight copper stripes painted over various parts of the body which are generally Black. The ORVM also gets turn indicators on the model, with the bumpers gets more aggressive with the styling kit applied to them. Interior gets the beige seat covers and the finishing on the inside and outside of the car makes it really astonishing. You can buy most of the custom parts from the aftermarket shops but please take care of the fittings as they will ruin the driving experience if fitted wrong.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross is a 5 seater crossover with a premium tag to its name. The car comes with plenty of features which are generally missing from the Maruti Suzuki cars. It comes with new variant names which are Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The car comes loaded with features like disc brakes for all four wheels, ABS, airbags, automatic climate control, projector headlamps and for the first time in India, 1.6 L DDiS engine which produces 118 BHP and 320 NM of torque. It is also available in the 1.3 L DDiS model, making it both adventure and pocket friendly. With its smartplay system, it provides navigation, music and video player in a single go. It comes with cruise control, keyless entry and electrically adjustable outside rear view mirrors. The car would be selling through NEXA showrooms by Maruti Suzuki.

Maruti Suzuki S-cross - A Premium Crossover

No. It's a simple 5 seater SUV.

The on-road price for the Swift Dzire diesel tour model is approximately INR 6,60,000. The price includes the cost of central locking with remote and front two power windows. The car has been one time favorite in the Indian market and comes with the same 1248 cc engine producing 75 BHP and 190 NM of torque. The car comes with black bumpers and many of the features have been omitted from the same. It lacks ABS and EBD. The car is basically very good at running and provides good passenger space and a big boot space. It comes with a powerful riding experience and the price tag raises further if you opt out for the optional coloring of the bumpers.

Maruti Suzuki Esteem comes with a petrol engine and the best way to increase its mileage is by driving not too aggressively. Changing gears at proper intervals by not revving the car to a higher rpm can help in maintaining a proper mileage. The car should be driven in bigger gears and it will return a good mileage while on highways. The engine oil of the car should be changed at given intervals, making it sludge free for lifetime. Keeping the required air pressure in all the tyres also reduces friction and makes it to a healthy mileage.

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio diesel has been launched in the country on 3rd June 2015 and the car has been claimed as the most fuel efficient car in the country, with an impressive mileage figure of 27.62 kmpl. It comes not only with an impressive mileage, the price tags are also equally impressive. The car comes in total 4 variants for the diesel motor namely LDi, VDi, ZDi and ZDi(O). The price tag for the Celerio diesel starts at INR 4.65 lac and ends at INR 5.71 lac for the optional model. The car comes with a newly developed 2-cylinder 793 cc motor which produces a peak of 47 BHP and 125 NM of torque. The car is a full package of economy with lots of options in the top trim.

The diesel model of Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 is a rumor till date as the only diesel engine available at this size is in the new Celerio diesel. The popular petrol car gets the first in-house 793 cc, 2-cylinder diesel engine, producing 47 BHP @ 3500 rpm and 125 NM @ 2000 rpm. The car has everything exactly the same as the petrol model expect its engine. It comes with the same 5-speed manual transmission and 35 liters of fuel tank. The car comes with ABD and airbag on the top end variant, making it a preferable choice over the other hatchbacks in the segment. It is the most fuel efficient car in India, making out 27.62 kmpl. It comes with a price range of INR 4.65-5.71 lac. The same motor is expected to be added to the Alto and WagonR lineup soon.

The Maruti Suzuki EECO Picnic edition was a concept showcased by the company at the auto expo 2014. The car would not be manufactured for the masses and we only get the 5 and 7 seater versions of the car. The EECO comes with a 1196 cc, 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 73 BHP @ 6000 rpm and 101 NM @ 3000 rpm. The gearbox on the offer is a 5-speed manual unit. It comes with a claimed mileage of 15.1 kmpl and has a 40 liter fuel tank. It mostly lacks on features but provide excellent cabin space for every passenger. It comes with an optional air conditioner and a petrol with CNG variant is also on offer on the 5 seater variant. It starts with a price tag of INR 3,00,456 and proves to be a good utility vehicle for a family.

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes currently in a petrol variant only. It comes with a 999 cc, 3-cylinder petrol motor producing 67 BHP. The car comes with the best in class power and Maruti Suzuki is planning to make a diesel variant of its younger sibling, the Alto 800. The engine that would be used on the car would the newly developed 2-cylinder 793 cc DDiS 125 engine from Maruti Suzuki Celerio. They plan to launch the vehicle by the end of 2015, making full chances of its announcement before the festive season. The Alto is the most selling car in India and with the introduction of a diesel engine to it would increase the sales significantly. Alto diesel would be delivering even more mileage than the Celerio diesel, which we expect to be around 28-30 kmpl.

The Maruti Suzuki WagonR LXi 2009 model had a 1061 cc,4-cylinder petrol motor which produced 62 BHP @ 6000 rpm and 84 NM @ 3500 rpm. It came with a 5-speed manual transmission. The car comes with a tall boy design, making it different from all the other petrol hatchbacks. The exact amount of engine oil and grade can be better known from your nearest Maruti Suzuki service center. They will provide you with the right grade of oil which brings longer engine life and increased performance. Also, they will tell you the exact quantity of oil to be used for a one time replacement and the time after which the replacement is to be done.

Maruti Zen and Esteem have different engines. The Zen comes with a smaller 993 cc 4-cylinder unit, producing 58 BHP @ 6000 rpm and 79 NM @ 4500 rpm. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox and returns a mileage of 14 kmpl. On the other hand, the Esteem had a bigger 1298 cc , 4-cylinder engine producing 84 BHP @ 6000 rpm and 110 NM @ 4500 rpm. It also comes with a 5-speed gearbox but produces much more power on the same rpm. It returns a mileage of 13 kmpl and comes with a bigger boot space being a sedan. Both the rides have been discontinued as Alto K10 and Dzire petrol offers the same fun with much more power and refined riding experience.

The Maruti Suzuki S-cross will not be equipped with an automatic transmission. The available variants does not have optional variants with them, making the fact clear that only 5-speed manual and 6-speed manual will make its way into the car. The 1.3 L diesel motor will have the 5-speed whereas the 1.6 L diesel will come with a 6-speed. All wheel drive has also been skipped from the list, making the car a simple and fuel efficient offering. The smaller engine generates 200 NM and the new 1.6 L generates 320 NM. The bigger engine has the best performance stats as no competitor in the crossover section comes with such high torque value. Being a good offering, the S-cross will come with 16 inch wheels, projector headlamps, an all new leather wrapped interior and rear disc brakes. The car also comes with ABS and 2 airbags. It will be exclusively sold through Nexa dealerships, which are newly established to sell premium segment vehicles only.