The Maruti S-Presso CNG has been
officially unveiled at Auto Expo 2020. The CNG variant has no visual
differences but uses a more pocket-friendly, bi-fuel engine. The Maruti
S-Presso CNG measures 3,565 mm in length, 1,520 mm in width and 1,549 mm in
height. It has a 2,380 mm wheelbase. Its bi-fuel engine is a derivative of the
K10B 1.0-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol unit of the petrol
variant.
Running on petrol, the bi-fuel K10B engine
produces 68 PS at 5,500 rpm. Switching to CNG mode, the maximum
power reduces to 59 PS - and that's at the same engine speed. The
maximum torque output figures and the fuel economy ratings are yet to be
released. While the petrol variant can be purchased with either a 5-speed
manual transmission or a 5-speed automated manual transmission, the CNG variant
will be sold with only a 5-speed manual transmission.
Maruti Suzuki will sell the CNG variant of
the S-Presso in only select grades, namely LXI, LXI (O), VXI and VXI(O). For
reference, the company offers the petrol variant in even in a lower-priced
standard grade. To know more about what each of these grades includes in terms
of equipment, go to our exclusive report.
The Maruti S-Presso CNG joins the bi-fuel
lineup of other Maruti Suzuki offerings like Alto CNG, WagonR CNG, Celerio CNG,
Eeco CNG and Ertiga CNG. The Maruti S-Presso petrol is priced from INR 3,70,500
(ex-showroom Delhi).
