Encouraged by the success of its 1.5 litre K15 petrol engine in new Ciaz and all-new Ertiga, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) on Thursdsy introduced 1.5-litre DDiS 225 diesel engine in the Ciaz priced between Rs.9.97 lakh and Rs.11.37 lakh (ex-showroom).
This marks the company’s full-fledge entry into the market with bigger engines with a capacity of 1.5 litre, MSIL said.
What could customers look out for?
Developed in-house, the 1.5 litre engine offers improved performance, best in class fuel efficiency, enhanced torque and power with refined NVH performance to thrill customers seeking higher performance cars from Maruti Suzuki.
“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," Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), MSIL said.
The new powertrain is developed to deliver enhanced performance, with a peak torque of 225Nmat 1500-2500 rpm and maximum power of 70kWat 4000 rpm, the company said.
The 1.5 litre DDiS 225 diesel engine comes with a high efficiency turbo charger which generates higher low-end torque through optimisation, which makes city driving completely effortless, it added.
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