Maruti SX4 facelift speculated to launch in 2012-2013

Maruti India is a very well known car manufacturer in India and as per the rumors floating in the Indian Auto Market, the Maruti SX4 sedan is expected to get a makeover somewhere around 2012-13. Apparently this makeover could make Maruti SX4 the hottest thing. This gen next sedan might sport diverse fuel options. These fuel options could include in the 1.6 litre of multi-jet diesel engine and 1.4 litre of K-Series petrol engine. The multi-jet diesel engine rights have been now acquired from Fiat recently by Maruti Suzuki India.

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Now if Maruti SX4 sedan will have 1.4 K-Series engine, this engine will keep the capacity to churn out impressive power of 95 bhp along with 130Nm of torque. On the other hand the 1.6 litre of diesel engine will keep the ability to produce around 105 bhp of power and 145 Nm of torque. The petrol engine is expected to give a mileage of 18 km per litre and this engine might just be ideal for driving on Indian roads and enhancing the drivability of Maruti SX4.

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However, it is a well-known fact that Maruti Suzuki India is known for manufacturing much fuel efficient and less sturdy cars, which are not only drivable but are also compact, such as Maruti Swift. Even Maruti Swift swapped 1.3 litre engine with 1.2 litre engine. Therefore, if Maruti is switching Maruti's SX4 engine to a smaller figure, could surely offer better fuel efficiency and smoother drivability.

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Rumor has it that the diesel variant of Maruti SX4 will produce 105 Bhp along with up to 290 Nm of torque. And these figures will certainly make the face lifted Maruti SX4 a total rocking sedan in the Indian Auto Market. However, next generation Maruti SX4 will have to face a tough competition from Hyundai Verna Fluidic and Volkswagen Vento; both these sedans have super commanding diesel engines.

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