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akshay1234 · 22nd April 2007, 12:36

it was there in last months autocar i think.. its a 140bhp crdi.

rahul_intlad · 22nd April 2007, 12:36

Inline 4 cylindered 16v DOHC[common rail + VGT with intercooler]:

2.5L
max power: 143bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque:330Nm@1800rpm
********

I am not sure if this one would make it to India

Inline 4 cylindered 16v DOHC[common rail + VGT with intercooler]:
3.0L
max power: 156bhp@3200rpm
Max Torque:380Nm@1800rpm

Source:
Ford Thailand - Everest Specification Data

akshay1234 · 22nd April 2007, 12:47

i think it would be the first one.

rangaraj · 23rd April 2007, 13:13

"it will launch the new Vitara this summer as a completely built unit"
This was part of the announcement on SX4.. CBU route for the new Vitara means another one fighting for a few hundred units - god the D (in terms of price) segment of SUV's is getting crowded..

Maruti lines up SX4 to take on City

TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2007 03:30:00 AM]

NEW DELHI: A new model, new platforms and a new engine strategy for the future. Car market leader Maruti is readying for some top-gear action with the May launch of its new mid-size car SX4.

The new car, which debuted globally at the Geneva motor show, will replace Baleno which was phased out a couple of months ago but will be likely positioned higher in the mid-size market to take on market leader Honda City which also does not have a diesel variant.

The other two top players, Ford and Hyundai both sell more diesel versions of the Fiesta and Verna. To be launched in two trims, the SX4 will come with 79% local content and is a brand new platform for Maruti. Speaking at the event which showcased the model, Maruti MD Jagdish Khattar said, “This is the third platform in the Maruti stable and we may bring a fourth one in the future above the SX4.”

Currently Maruti has two platforms spanning it’s A and B segment models. The SX4, Mr Khattar said, would help Maruti get back customers who upgraded out of its stable. “There are many customers who would like to continue with Maruti but we didn’t have products for them because we weren’t present in those segments,” he said.

“Now that we are with a product like SX4 they will return.” Between the Esteem and the SX4 Maruti expects to cover the entire range of the mid-size market. The new platform will also tie in with an engine strategy to cover both Euro4 and Euro5 compatibility.

Already the company is carrying out phase localisation of the MSeries engine of the SX4 and the first phase is complete. As for future engines, not only will all future models have new engines but also existing ones. And the new avatars would also have different engine displacement capacity.

Although Maruti is not planning to introduce a hatch version of the SX4, available globally, it will launch the new Vitara this summer as a completely built unit. The new SX4 sedan is the third platform added to the stable of Maruti, with one for cars like for Alto and Zen Estillo and WagonR, and another for Swift.

Putting at rest speculations that the Swift’s diesel variant will eat into the sales of its petrol variant , Mr Khattar said,“ Before the launch of the diesel variant, Swift was selling about 3,000 units a month. Currently, we are selling about 4,500 units of the petrol variant and 2,500 units of Swift diesel,” he said, adding that in March, Swift’s total retail sales stood at 9,000 units.

He attributed the petrol sales to fixed number of engines allocated by Suzuki Powertrain India (SPIL), which has led to long waiting periods for the diesel variant.

hondadude · 23rd April 2007, 13:21

A few days back on another thread we discussed about 'localized' Grand Vitara and this one talks about CBU Grand Vitara.

rangaraj · 23rd April 2007, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by hondadude

A few days back on another thread we discussed about 'localized' Grand Vitara and this one talks about CBU Grand Vitara.

Exactly! and we were discussing a price range of 10-12L and how that would be a great C segment SUV that was missing.. This quote is from today's ET.. Are they trying to confuse us or the competition?

shazikon · 23rd April 2007, 16:31

IF you want a real off roader 4x4 and cheap.. and you are looking at an Indian company... go the Force way, yes the Force Trax 4x4.. it has a German engine and a german transmission. only for pure off roading fun.. you cant buy this for good interiors though!! check this video out:
WELCOME TO FORCE4x4.COM

23rd April 2007, 13:13	#19 (permalink)
rangaraj BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 524	New Vitara this summer through the CBU route.. "it will launch the new Vitara this summer as a completely built unit" This was part of the announcement on SX4.. CBU route for the new Vitara means another one fighting for a few hundred units - god the D (in terms of price) segment of SUV's is getting crowded.. Maruti lines up SX4 to take on City TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2007 03:30:00 AM] NEW DELHI: A new model, new platforms and a new engine strategy for the future. Car market leader Maruti is readying for some top-gear action with the May launch of its new mid-size car SX4. The new car, which debuted globally at the Geneva motor show, will replace Baleno which was phased out a couple of months ago but will be likely positioned higher in the mid-size market to take on market leader Honda City which also does not have a diesel variant. The other two top players, Ford and Hyundai both sell more diesel versions of the Fiesta and Verna. To be launched in two trims, the SX4 will come with 79% local content and is a brand new platform for Maruti. Speaking at the event which showcased the model, Maruti MD Jagdish Khattar said, “This is the third platform in the Maruti stable and we may bring a fourth one in the future above the SX4.” Currently Maruti has two platforms spanning it’s A and B segment models. The SX4, Mr Khattar said, would help Maruti get back customers who upgraded out of its stable. “There are many customers who would like to continue with Maruti but we didn’t have products for them because we weren’t present in those segments,” he said. “Now that we are with a product like SX4 they will return.” Between the Esteem and the SX4 Maruti expects to cover the entire range of the mid-size market. The new platform will also tie in with an engine strategy to cover both Euro4 and Euro5 compatibility. Already the company is carrying out phase localisation of the MSeries engine of the SX4 and the first phase is complete. As for future engines, not only will all future models have new engines but also existing ones. And the new avatars would also have different engine displacement capacity. Although Maruti is not planning to introduce a hatch version of the SX4, available globally, it will launch the new Vitara this summer as a completely built unit. The new SX4 sedan is the third platform added to the stable of Maruti, with one for cars like for Alto and Zen Estillo and WagonR, and another for Swift. Putting at rest speculations that the Swift’s diesel variant will eat into the sales of its petrol variant , Mr Khattar said,“ Before the launch of the diesel variant, Swift was selling about 3,000 units a month. Currently, we are selling about 4,500 units of the petrol variant and 2,500 units of Swift diesel,” he said, adding that in March, Swift’s total retail sales stood at 9,000 units. He attributed the petrol sales to fixed number of engines allocated by Suzuki Powertrain India (SPIL), which has led to long waiting periods for the diesel variant.

23rd April 2007, 16:31	#22 (permalink)
shazikon BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 341 View My Garage	IF you want a real off roader 4x4 and cheap.. and you are looking at an Indian company... go the Force way, yes the Force Trax 4x4.. it has a German engine and a german transmission. only for pure off roading fun.. you cant buy this for good interiors though!! check this video out: WELCOME TO FORCE4x4.COM __________________ Cheers, shaz

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22nd April 2007, 12:36	#16 (permalink)
akshay1234 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,992 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (4)	it was there in last months autocar i think.. its a 140bhp crdi.

22nd April 2007, 12:36	#17 (permalink)
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,563	Inline 4 cylindered 16v DOHC[common rail + VGT with intercooler]: 2.5L max power: 143bhp@3500rpm Max Torque:330Nm@1800rpm ******** I am not sure if this one would make it to India Inline 4 cylindered 16v DOHC[common rail + VGT with intercooler]: 3.0L max power: 156bhp@3200rpm Max Torque:380Nm@1800rpm Source: Ford Thailand - Everest Specification Data

22nd April 2007, 12:47	#18 (permalink)
akshay1234 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,992 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (4)	i think it would be the first one.

23rd April 2007, 13:21	#20 (permalink)
hondadude BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 864	A few days back on another thread we discussed about 'localized' Grand Vitara and this one talks about CBU Grand Vitara.