Maruti Suzuki to roll out LCV in 2016

Maruti Suzuki will roll out a brand new LCV (codenamed Y9T) from its Gujarat plant which will become operational in 2016, reports the Economic Times.

This was communicated to its vendors in Malaysia last week.

The new LCV will also come with a new 2 cylinder 800 cc Diesel engine, now in an advanced stage of development.

Offering an LCV option will help Maruti target the lucrative (and profitable) commercial sector that is dominated by Tata and Mahindra. The LCV is a ground up design that is being developed entirely in India.

Of particular importance is the new diesel engine being developed by Maruti Suzuki.

The LCV will feature a naturally-aspirated version of the 800cc 2 cylinder Diesel, while a turbocharged variant will be offered on Maruti's budget hatchbacks.