Fuel efficiency of 31.79 km/kg of CNG
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has introduced its sixth natural gas vehicle, the CNG-powered Celerio Green. Equipped with iGPI technology, the performance of the Celerio Green ensures performance to match that of petrol variants.
Powered by the factory fitted iGPI technology (intelligent Gas Port Injection) the Bi-fuel Celerio Green delivers fuel efficiency of 31.79 km/kg in CNG mode (as per test results under Rule 115 of CMVR, 1989), 58.2 hp at 6,000 rpm and torque of 78 Nm at 3,500 rpm. The vehicle is BSIV compliant (Euro 4).
Presenting the Celerio Green, Mr Manohar Bhat, Vice President (Marketing) said, “Brand Celerio has received overwhelming response from the market. The idea of introducing a bi-fuel CNG variant was to strengthen the brand and offer more fuel choices to the customer. We are confident that factory fitted iGPI technology on the Celerio Green will bring all the benefits to customers such as smooth drive and hassle-free maintenance and help us in expanding the Celerio brand.”
The presence of dual ECUs ensures delivery of optimum fuel quantity to engine, leading to consistent performance along with improved fuel efficiency. NGV Global corporate sponsor Westport is supplying the cylinder valve, low pressure filter and plastic venting hose for this addition to the Maruti Suzuki CNG car line up.
Celerio Green has undergone rigorous tests during the course of development and scores high on safety and reliability. Clever design work provides space in the boot for the spare wheel to be located alongside the CNG tank.
Celerio Green comes with Maruti Suzuki standard warranty benefits and will be serviced across all MSIL service network.
Maruti Suzuki offers iGPI technology on five other models: Alto 800, Wagon R, Ertiga, SX4 and Eeco.
Priced at INR 4.68 Lakh (USD 7,920) ex-showroom, Delhi, the Celerio Green is available on the VXi trim (manual transmission).
