Maruti Suzuki has launched the BS-VI
compliant S-CNG variant of the WagonR. The updated model costs INR 5.25 lakh*
in the LXI variant and INR 5.32 lakh* in the LXI (O) variant. The old, BS-IV
version was priced at INR 4,00,500* in the LXI variant and at INR 5,07,500* in
the LXI (O) variant. The Maruti WagonR S-CNG features a tank capacity of
60-litres (water equivalent) and is capable of returning a full mileage of
32.52 km/kg. The capacity of the petrol tank is 32 litres. The BS-IV model was
slightly more economical and returned 33.54 km/kg.
Maruti Suzuki came up with the CNG
fitted/S-CNG vehicles almost a decade back and has already retailed over
million green vehicles, including both CNG and mild-hybrid cars. The company
says that that the next million vehicles milestone will be attained in a couple
of years from now.
Maruti Suzuki's S-CNG vehicles feature
dual interdependent ECUs (Electronic Control Units) and intelligent injection
system. These vehicles have been specially tuned and calibrated to deliver
optimum performance irrespective of the driving terrain.
The Maruti WagonR S-CNG sources power from
the K10B 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine. This engine in its previous, BS-IV
version developed 60 PS at 5,500 rpm and 78 Nm at 3,500 rpm in CNG
mode and 68 PS at 5,500 rpm and 90 Nm at 3,500 rpm in petrol mode. The
output figures of the BS-VI version are yet to be released.
