Rumour: Maruti Suzuki S-Cross petrol to get 1.5-litre engine

Maruti Suzuki S-Cross is currently offered with two engine options, a 1.3-litre DDiS200 and a 1.6-litre DDiS320, both of them being diesel mills. But with the latest NGT ban and continuous diesel price hikes, the Indian automotive market is showing a clear inclination towards petrol-powered cars. As a result, Maruti Suzuki too is planning to introduce a petrol variant of the S-Cross, which will likely be powered by the Suzuki M15 1.5-litre petrol engine.

The said 1.5-litre engine is a four-cylinder unit that is capable of generating 100 BHP @ 5,900 rpm and a peak torque of 133 Nm @ 4,100 rpm. It will come with a manual gearbox as standard; while a 4-speed automatic transmission might be offered as an option.

The S-Cross is sold through Maruti's premium dealership chain called NEXA, which also houses the Baleno hatchback. While the 1.3-litre S-Cross has managed to clock some satisfactory sales numbers, especially after the recent price drop of more than Rs. 1 lakh, the 1.6-litre DDiS320 variant has been attracting very few numbers. As a result, the company is now offering the more powerful DDiS320 S-Cross only on a made-to-order basis.

In addition to the S-Cross petrol, the M15 1.5-litre engine is also expected to replace the 1.4-litre K14 engine that currently powers the Ciaz sedan.

Source: Autocar India