The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki today unveiled its
flagship CNG engine technology, 'intelligent-Gas Port Injection' or
i-GPI on five popular models. The CNG vehicles were unveiled by Mr.
Jairam Ramesh, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge)
Environment and Forests in the presence of senior government dignitaries
and Maruti Suzuki management team. The models include SX4, Eeco,
WagonR, Estilo and Alto and are being launched in Delhi NCR, Mumbai and
Gujrat. With this initiative, the CNG footprint of the company spreads
across entry level cars, compact cars, sedans and MPV segments.
On
the occasion, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava said, "We are
happy to bring contemporary CNG technology to the Indian customer. We
are confident customers would value our i-GPI technology that is safe,
reliable, clean, responsive and environment friendly. Adapting the CNG
technology in our vehicles is another step to keep low cost of ownership
for our customers."
Shinzo
Nakanishi Managing Director & CEO Maruti Suzuki India said, "The
development is significant on multiple counts. This is the first
instance when a car manufacturer has developed and launched
factory-fitted technologically superior CNG engines in India. Compressed
Natural Gas is environment friendly and also reduce country's
dependence on imported fuels. Maruti Suzuki's big ticket entry into CNG
fuel segment augurs well for the environment."
Peppy & Responsive 'Intelligent-GPI Technology'
The
i-GPI or Intelligent Gas Port Injection bi-fuel technology offers an
intelligent ride. Intelligent as it ensures more power vis-à-vis
retro-fitted CNG vehicles and offers a peppier ride experience at par
with that of a petrol-fuelled engine, while achieving high fuel
efficiency at the same time. The factory fitted CNG vehicles score very
high on safety and reliability vis-à-vis the aftermarket retro-fitted
options. Maruti Suzuki CNG vehicles pass through all the quality checks,
processes and systems similar to a regular car manufactured at Maruti
Suzuki plants.
Service Support Across The Country:
As
the CNG technology is factory fitted the customers will enjoy the full
warranty benefits including extended warranty. To top it all, the CNG
vehicles from Maruti Suzuki will enjoy the nationwide back up of over
2700 Maruti Service Stations.
The simultaneous
launch of five CNG vehicles with the same contemporary technology
demonstrates the company's intent and future readiness to produce
environmentally friendly vehicles in large numbers.
Steps in Environment Care:
Maruti
Suzuki has the distinction of introducing a host of environment
friendly programmes ahead of government regulations and the industry.
This includes implementing End of Life Vehicle (ELV) programme ¿ where
harmful elements like Lead, Cadmium, Chromium and Mercury are not used
in making vehicles. Maruti Suzuki produced the first BS-IV and E-10
compliant engines much ahead of regulations coming to force in the
country. Developing a factory-fitted CNG engine is another effort by the
Company to contribute to a clean environment.
Technology Up:
The
factory fitted CNG vehicles use advanced Intelligent Gas Port Injection
technology. Maruti Suzuki R&D team has integrated this technology
with the Company's range of engines and products to bring the benefits
to the consumers.
In a leap over alternative
aftermarket options, the i-GPI technology is a Dual ECU (Engine Control
Unit) technology. This highly reliable system delivers accurate amounts
of gas to the engine thus ensuring improved and consistent performance
under various driving conditions.
The i-GPI
technology uses separate injectors for each cylinder. Based on inputs
from the ECU, metered CNG quantity is injected to the engine through gas
ports. The quantity of CNG required for different driving conditions is
controlled by the dedicated ECU, leading to more efficient fuel usage.
Similar to the usual pre-launch evaluation, each of the cars with i-GPI
CNG technology has been extensively tested for around 2 lakh kilometers
in varied terrains. In addition, over 3,000 hours of bench tests have
validated the design and performance to bring unmatchable combination of
performance and reliability for the customers.
While
working on the new CNG technology, Maruti Suzuki engineers focused on
critical aspects of safety, reliability and performance.
CNG For The Future:
Government
of India has committed to developing the infrastructure and network of
the CNG stations across the country. This is in line with government's
aim to reduce the dependence on import of fossil fuels. With the
discovery of large gas reserves in the country the network of CNG
supplies is set to expand rapidly in near future. Maruti Suzuki's launch
of CNG technology vehicles will help create the eco system for use of a
clean and cost effective fuel in India.
The Ex-showroom Delhi price (Rs Lakh) of Maruti Suzuki CNG Vehicles is as Under:
Maruti Alto Lxi CNG Price - Rs. 3.23 Lakh
Maruti Eeco CNG 5-seater Ac Price - Rs.3.64 Lakh
Maruti SX4 Vxi CNG Price - Rs. 7.47 Lakh
Maruti WagonR Lxi CNG Price - Rs. 4.11 Lakh
Maruti Estilo Lxi CNG Price - Rs. 4.05 Lakh
Source: Maruti Suzuki India
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