Maruti Suzuki Introduces 1.5-Litre Diesel Engine With 6-Speed Transmission In New Ciaz

Maruti Suzuki has a new 1.5-litre DDiS 225 Diesel engine. This marks company’s full-fledge entry into the market with bigger Engines of 1.5 litre capacity. Maruti is trying to move away from the Fiat sourced engines. Developed in-house, the 1.5 litre Engine offers improved performance, fuel efficiency, enhanced torque and power with refined NVH performance to thrill customers seeking higher performance cars from Maruti Suzuki.

Sharing his thoughts on the new offering,Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki said “The all -new aluminium 1.5-litre DDiS 225 diesel engine is yet another testament of the same. This new engine offers an optimum balance of enhanced performance with best in class fuel efficiency. The new engine showcases our commitment to provide products that capture performance aspirations of our young customers”.

 New 1.5-litre DDiS 225 Diesel engine:

• Improved Engine performance:The new powertrain is developed to deliver enhanced performance, with a peak torque of [email protected] and maximum power of [email protected]
• Improved Low end torque:The 1.5 litre DDiS 225 Diesel engine comes with a high efficiency turbo charger which generates higher low-end torque through optimization, which makes city driving completely effortless.
• Refined NVH characteristics:The use of a Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) along with optimized compression ratio reduces engine fluctuations & contributes to superior NVH performance, thereby giving a comfortable driving experience.
• Best-in-class Fuel efficiency:Use of light-weight aluminium casted cylinder head and block along with optimized engine calibration contributes to improved fuel efficiency.

New 6-speed Transmission:

A newly designed 6-speed transmission, mated to the DDiS 225 engine completes the powertrain package. This new transmission ensures a smooth drive and light gear shift feel. For the ease of driving and maneuverability, position of reverse gear is relocated next to 1stgear to reduce hand motion during tight parking conditions.

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