Maruti Suzuki India has launched the S-CNG variant of the BS6 compliant Big New WagonR. In a statement released on Friday, the company said that the new variant shows its commitment to offer the widest range of green vehicles to its consumers. Introduction of WagonR with BS6 compliant CNG is aligned to the Company’s Mission Green Million, announced at the Auto Expo-2020.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R S-CNG launched in India
The BS6 compliant Wagon R S-CNG continues to be powered by 1.0-liter petrol engine option and is available in two variants – Lxi and Lxi (O) at ex-showroom Delhi price of Rs 5.25 lakhs and Rs 5.32 lakhs, respectively. Maruti Suzuki claims that the Wagon R S-CNG variants return a fuel efficiency figure of 32.52km/kg and has a tank capacity of 60 liters (water equivalent).
The new variant is also in line with the Government of India’s vision of reducing oil import and enhancing the share of natural gas in the energy basket of the country from 6.2% now to 15% by 2030. The Government is working to rapidly increase the CNG fuel pumps network in the country.
The S-CNG variants are equipped with dual interdependent ECUs (Electronic Control Units) and an intelligent injection system. Vehicles are factory fitted, and specially tuned and calibrated to deliver optimum performance and enhanced drivability across all kinds of terrains.
Speaking on the occasion, Shashank Srivastava, Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “Maruti Suzuki has consistently endeavored to offer sustainable mobility options to customers. With the announcement of Mission Green Million, we have strengthened our commitment towards boosting green mobility in the country. The 3rd generation WagonR is hugely successful and continues the iconic journey of brand WagonR with more than 24 lakh customers. Strong on looks and performance, the new factory-fitted S-CNG variant offers a perfect balance of drivability, high fuel efficiency, enhanced safety, and unmatched convenience.”
So far as the features are concerned, Maruti Suzuki WagonR BS6 S-CNG boasts of body-coloured bumpers, roof antenna, dual-tone interiors, AC and heater, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors. Mechanically, the Wagon R S-CNG variant is powered by a 998cc, three-cylinder engine that produces 58bhp at 5500rpm and 78Nm at 3500rpm. The engine comes mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.
