The raising fuel prices pushes every buyer to opt low cost fuels. As the production follows the demand all the major manufacturers are introducing CNG and LPG variants of their flagship products. Maruti Suzuki India’s largest car manufacturer has launched alternate fuel cars in the past. To compete with the slump in sales and to pull the buyers back into its fold, Maruti Suzuki has launched and LPG variant of 800. But unlike the Hyundai which offers cars running only on CNG/LPG, Maruti Suzuki prefers dual fuel cars. This is wise option considering limited availability of LPG . Let’s check how the 800 fares with LPG.
1) Maruti Suzuki M800 Duo: The new M800 Duo produces a max power of 35ps at 5000 rpm and max torque of 56 at 2500 rpm.
2) Maruti Suzuki M800 Duo: Maruti 800 Duo works on gas mixer system based on Integrated Gas Technology and the lpg kit is supplied by Landi Renzo of Italy. Though Maruti claims this system results in optimum performance there is significant lack of performance. You can feel it especially while moving up any flyover. However choosing between LPG and petrol is just a button away.
3) Maruti Suzuki M800 Duo: Unlike the wagonR duo, the lpg tank is mounted in the boot space of M800 duo. The 19.2L LPG tank occupies almost all the space in the boot and hence there is no space to store your luggages.
4) Maruti Suzuki M800 Duo: comes in two variants – standard and AC variant. The prices ranges between Rs2,37,810 and Rs2,62,499 (on the road Chennai).
The legacy of 800 seems endless especially with LPG as its food. The only sore point in the M800 duo is lack of boot space. But considering the skyrocketing fuel prices, M800 is an ideal car for day to day commuting only next to the electrically driven Reva. The M800 duo is clearly the most economical car available in the country.
P.S:Our sincere thanks to M.Jayakumar, ABT Maruti (massales@abtlimited.com), Guindy, Chennai (9994475222).