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.

The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is the best car among both the options as it comes with everything extra than the Alto 800. The list starts from its 998 cc K-series engine, which produces 67.1 BHP @ 6000 rpm and 90 NM @ 3500 rpm. The 3-cylinder motor comes with a 5-speed gearbox and drives in much more smooth and better way than the Alto 800. It comes with an improved interior and more space when compared to the 800 cc model. It has much more practical sense when it comes to driving in odd terrains as more power is required to pass through the inclines. The K10 comes with a better and aggressive styling from the exterior also. It comes with a starting price of INR 3.21 lac and comes in an AMT variant also, making it a far better option than the Alto 800.

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The Maruti Swift Diesel 2010 returned a mileage 16 kmpl in the city traffic whereas the highway value stays mostly between 18-19 kmpl. The car was the best selling diesel model of its time and had the most impressive design in the hatchback segment. It was powered by a Fiat sourced 1248 cc, 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 84 BHP @ 4000 rpm and 115 NM @ 4500 rpm. With 43 liters of fuel tank, the car reached a top speed of 160 kmph. The 5-speed manual transmission worked best at its time. The uppermost trim of the Swift has features like airbags, ABS and 15 inch alloy wheels. India's favorite car had a seating capacity of 5 adults, with a boot space of 232 liters.

Maruti Jimny has no current launch plans for India. The car is available in many of the neighboring countries but the Indian subcontinent has the alternate in the form of Maruti Gypsy King. The Jimny comes with a 1328 cc, 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 84 BHP @ 6000 rpm and 110 NM @ 4100 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Returning a 12 kmpl mileage, the car sprints upto 135 kmph. It is equipped with a 40 liter fuel tank. Indian automobile market has Gypsy King with nearly the same power figures and a matching design. The compact SUV structure of the car makes it suitable for many terrains and the high performance petrol engines make it quick and responsive, resulting in lesser mileage than the other cars in the segment.

The Maruti A-Star Cabriolet was a concept car at the 2012 auto expo and would not be launched in India or any other part of the world. The car featured a bright yellow colored body, with a soft top design for a premium convertible feel. The car was converted to a 2 seater coupe, making it much more cute and stylish than before. The all new alloy wheels were matching to its stylish approach. Under the hood, the 998 cc K-series motor from Maruti Suzuki produced 67 BHP and was the same one being used on the stock version. The car was totally a desirable piece of artwork.

The Maruti Alto K10 is having a claimed mileage of 24.07 kmpl by the company. The actual mileage of the 998 cc offering from Maruti is 17-18 kmpl for the city and 20-21 kmpl on the highways. The conditions can get worse when we try to race the car to its limits and at that time it returns a mileage of 13-14 kmpl only. The K10 engine is one of the best made by Maruti Suzuki and the Alto K10 is one of the bestselling vehicles by Maruti Suzuki. It has a 35 litre fuel tank which on an average returns 600 km of drive on a full fuel tank.

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The Maruti Suzuki Cervo has no launch plans for India as Maruti Suzuki will be focusing more on premium cars this year. They are planning for separate showrooms for premium cars, out of which one has been opened in Delhi recently. They will be carrying their best selling entry level products like Alto 800 and K10, while the Cervo stays out of their new launch plans. The upcoming list of vehicles include Across crossover, Fronx hatchback and the Celerio diesel.

The CNG equipped models of the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R have no news about the addition of AMT box into their transmissions. The AMT's are only available in the Petrol models of Maruti Suzuki in their entry level hatchbacks. Even if Maruti plans for the implementation, it will take a lot of time due to its pending launches like Celerio diesel and the premium segment cars like Fronx and Across. The Nexa named dealerships have been opened for the premium cars, where only Ciaz and the other premium models are sold.

The Maruti Suzuki WagonR Urbane is not a production model and it was only showcased at the Auto Expo. The production model remains to be the normal WagonR, with a Stingray variant available. The Stingray houses projector headlamp at the front, with a glass grill instead of chrome and a 14 inch alloy wheels, which really suits the vehicle. You can gets yourself a normal WagonR and get it customized from some aftermarket garage for a different style statement. No modification to the ride height and running dynamics is suggested for a better and safe ride.

No launch date has been given by the Maruti Suzuki for the launch of their hatchback Cervo. The only reason behind the delay is said to be the launch of the much awaited Celerio diesel and the premium hatchback Fronx. After that the Across mini SUV is also waiting to be launched. After these three, Maruti Suzuki is planning for the face lifts of earlier models and these factors collectively are affecting the Cervo's date of launch.

Maruti 800 is not available in diesel variant as it only came with a 800 cc petrol engine. You can wait for a few more days and can opt for a 800 cc diesel engine Celerio, which will be launched soon in India. It is coming with a all new motor, which is said to be the most efficient motor in an Indian car, with a mileage of 30 kmpl. Maruti 800 has been permanently discontinued due to its old technology and lesser features.

Maruti Suzuki as such has displayed no offer on Alto K10. The different dealers have different offers on their ends and you can check the offers by locating your nearest dealer from the following link. Also they will clarify your doubts and decide a EMI plan for the Alto K10. https://www.marutisuzuki.com/LocateDealer.aspx?InDealer=Dealer

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The Maruti Alto K10 LXi costs INR 3,22,000 out of which the Maruti finance will decide a suitable down payment and the rest of money will be calculated based on the EMI's. They generally give an option of 3 to 7 years of EMI, depending upon the down payment and suitable installment. The extra charges like registration and insurance are excluded from the loan.

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Go for Wagon R CNG.