Rumour: Maruti Super Carry diesel variant to be discontinued

TusharK · 27th April 2019, 20:40

According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki is likely to discontinue the diesel variant of the Super Carry LCV from April 1, 2020, when BS-VI emission regulations kick in.

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The Super Carry is powered by a 793cc, 2-cylinder diesel engine which produces 32 BHP @ 3,500 rpm and 75 Nm of torque @ 2,000 rpm. According to Maruti Suzuki, the development cost of upgrading this engine to meet BS-VI regulations is too high. Therefore, from April 1, 2020, this engine will no longer be available in the Super Carry.

Reports suggest that Maruti will continue to offer the 1.2-litre petrol engine on the Super Carry beyond BS-VI deadline. This engine produces 64 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 85 Nm @ 3,000 rpm and is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It comes with a factory-fitted CNG kit.

Source: NDTV

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SamitMukherjee · 28th April 2019, 13:34

With stricter emission norms pitching in, something like this was anticipated. As the petrol engine's torque and power figures are more than its diesel counterpart, carrying payload should not be a issue with this engine. Moreover, this is a tried, tested and maintanance free engine.
However, with higher and ever increasing prices of petrol, how this move affects freight owners needs to be seen.

GTO · 29th April 2019, 07:17

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Originally Posted by SamitMukherjee

However, with higher and ever increasing prices of petrol, how this move affects freight owners needs to be seen.

Considering that the Super Carry is a marginal player, I agree with Maruti's decision on dropping the diesel variant. However, I'm pretty damn sure Tata & Mahindra will upgrade their engines as this segment loves its diesels. It'll make things more expensive, yes, but the numbers aren't going to be as high as manufacturers want us to believe.

i74js · 29th April 2019, 10:10

Euro VI kicking in will offer a level playing platform to manufacturers both in private as well as commercial segments.

The companies who are looking forward to fresh opportunities to get a foothold in the market will find it promising. Diesel is here to stay and commercial segment for one cannot part away from it because of the inherent economic advantage of a diesel motor for medium to long distance hauling and longer engine life of diesel machine.

The segment will find fresh offerings to meet the market demand.

27th April 2019, 20:40	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 6,258 Thanked: 55,740 Times	Rumour: Maruti Super Carry diesel variant to be discontinued According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki is likely to discontinue the diesel variant of the Super Carry LCV from April 1, 2020, when BS-VI emission regulations kick in. The Super Carry is powered by a 793cc, 2-cylinder diesel engine which produces 32 BHP @ 3,500 rpm and 75 Nm of torque @ 2,000 rpm. According to Maruti Suzuki, the development cost of upgrading this engine to meet BS-VI regulations is too high. Therefore, from April 1, 2020, this engine will no longer be available in the Super Carry. Reports suggest that Maruti will continue to offer the 1.2-litre petrol engine on the Super Carry beyond BS-VI deadline. This engine produces 64 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 85 Nm @ 3,000 rpm and is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It comes with a factory-fitted CNG kit. Source: NDTV Link to Team-BHP News
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28th April 2019, 13:34	#2
SamitMukherjee BHPian Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: AS01/WB40 Posts: 93 Thanked: 158 Times	Re: Rumour: Maruti Super Carry diesel variant to be discontinued With stricter emission norms pitching in, something like this was anticipated. As the petrol engine's torque and power figures are more than its diesel counterpart, carrying payload should not be a issue with this engine. Moreover, this is a tried, tested and maintanance free engine. However, with higher and ever increasing prices of petrol, how this move affects freight owners needs to be seen.
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29th April 2019, 10:10	#4
i74js Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: RJ-02,DL,MH-12 Posts: 1,331 Thanked: 2,181 Times	Re: Rumour: Maruti Super Carry diesel variant to be discontinued Euro VI kicking in will offer a level playing platform to manufacturers both in private as well as commercial segments. The companies who are looking forward to fresh opportunities to get a foothold in the market will find it promising. Diesel is here to stay and commercial segment for one cannot part away from it because of the inherent economic advantage of a diesel motor for medium to long distance hauling and longer engine life of diesel machine. The segment will find fresh offerings to meet the market demand.
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