Maruti Suzuki plans 800cc diesel engine, may deliver 30kmpl average

MUMBAI: For Maruti Suzuki, India's largest carmaker, this could well be the game changer in the  small car segment which makes up for 45% of the market.

The company is working overtime on developing a small two-cylinder 800cc diesel engine along with its parent Suzuki Motor Corp in Japan, three people in the know said. EThas learnt that the engine is codenamed E2, and the Japanese parent is taking the lead for its development. The all-new diesel engine is likely to punch 40 horsepower and may deliver fuel efficiency of 25-30 kilometers to a liter.