Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Maruti Suzuki), a pioneer in clean and green mobility, launches theAuto Green Mission with the introduction of the automatic S-CNG models for the popular Swift, Dzire and Baleno. Designed for new-age customers who refuse to compromise, the new range of Maruti Suzuki automatic S-CNG range of cars offer automatic car drivingconvenience with superior fuel-efficiency, making the Dzire automatic S-CNG India’s most fuel-efficient sedan# with a fuel-efficiency of 36.47km/kg*.
Introducing the new range of Maruti Suzuki automatic S-CNG cars, Mr. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “We at Maruti Suzuki are always listening to our customers. With modern Indian cities experiencing rapid growth, new-age customers are looking for the convenience of an automatic car without compromisingon fuel-efficiency and performance in traffic conditions. Under the Auto Green Mission, our new range of automatic S-CNG models are perfectly suited for today’s aspirational customers who seek the best of both worlds. The Swift, Dzire and Baleno are some ofthe country’s bestselling cars, the introduction of the automatic S-CNG models is sure to delight customers and make these incredible cars win even more hearts.”
He added, “We have been receiving unprecedented demand for our S-CNG range of vehicles as evolving, environmentally conscious customer expectations are driving acceptance for eco-friendly options across all segments. During the first quarter of this year, we experienceda 58% increase in sales over the same quarter last year for our S-CNG vehicles. In July, we recorded the highest-ever S-CNG vehicle sales in a month at 83,000 units. The introduction of the new automatic S-CNG range of cars is sure to contribute to the growingshare of clean and green cars in India.”
Powered by the Advanced Z12E 1.2L engine featuring Dual Variable Valve Timing (Dual VVT) and Idle Start Stop (ISS) technology, the Swift, Dzire, Baleno S-CNG are engineered to deliver exceptionalperformance and superior fuel-efficiency. The Z12E S-CNG engine is mated to Maruti Suzuki’s popular Auto Gear Shift transmission. Commonly referred to as Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), the five-speed gearbox provides the convenience of automatic gearshifts, enabling customers to navigate traffic without the need for manual gear changes. The transmission system also has the option of manual gear changes, should customers want to change gears themselves, without the use of a clutch pedal.
Tested at MSIL’s world-class Research & Development facility, MSIL S-CNG vehicles deliver safety, performance, durability, and high fuel-efficiency. S-CNG vehicles come with an IntelligentInjection System to provide an air-fuel ratio that ensures superior performance and fuel-efficiency. The S-CNG system offers enhanced safety with stainless steel pipes and joints to avoid corrosion and leakage in the entire CNG structure. Integrated Wire Harnessesare used to eliminate short-circuiting and a Microswitch ensures the vehicle does not start during CNG fuel-filling process. The S-CNG system is now equipped with Idle Start Stop (ISS) technology for saving fuel in heavy traffic conditions and providing aquick, silent engine restart.
This is a revolutionary automobile transmission technology at an affordable price. Powered by an intelligent actuating unit, the clutch-less or two-pedal technology makes driving very comfortablein heavy traffic and city driving conditions. Customers can enjoy the convenience of an automatic transmission without compromising on fuel-efficiency.
Maruti Suzuki Swift (Ex-showroom Starting Price in Indian Rupees) 7 92 400
Maruti Suzuki Dzire (Ex-showroom Starting Price in Indian Rupees) 8 53 100
Maruti Suzuki Baleno (Ex-showroom Starting Price in Indian Rupees) 8 32 400
