Maruti Suzuki to launch its small car with 800cc diesel engine which is codenamed as YL7.This YL7 is based on A-Star’s platform.It will be the cheapest and smallest car in the country.This engine could also power the Maruti Wagon R.
The company official said, “The diesel engine plan is on the speed lane for Maruti. While the petrol model of the YL7 will be launched first around the Auto Expo, the start of production for the diesel variant is for later part of the year. The YL7 will be exported from India to various markets and, in some, will also be sold as the new Alto”
Initially this car will be launched with a 1.0-litre petrol engine and then it will be rolled out with the 800cc diesel engine option by the end of next year.