Suzuki has released a hybrid option in Europe with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, which is an improved version of the K15B engine seen in Indian cars such as the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Maruti Suzuki XL6. This new hybrid system is also expected to feature on the all-new Maruti Suzuki mid-size SUV that will take on the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
This hybrid option has been introduced on the Suzuki Vitara in Europe. A 1.5L K15C naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 140V lithium-ion battery pack, and an electric motor makes up the system. For lighting, temperature control systems, and other components, the SUV features a 12V lithium-ion battery and a 12V lead-acid battery.
Suzuki’s revised 1.5-litre petrol engine, called the K15C, produces 115PS (10 PS more than the K15B) and 138 Nm of torque. It works in combination with a 33PS and 60Nm electric motor and uses a 6-speed AMT to drive either the front or all four wheels. You may drive the Vitara Hybrid in pure EV mode for low-speed applications, just like a regular hybrid car.
The vehicle has a front-wheel-drive system with a stated mileage of 22.5 kmpl. It accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 12.7 seconds.
Suzuki’s new powerful hybrid powertrain is expected to debut in India on Maruti Suzuki’s planned mid-size SUV in the second half of 2022. The vehicle, codenamed Maruti YFG, will compete with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq, and Volkswagen Taigun. The next Maruti SUV will be built on the modular DNGA (Daihatsu New Global Architecture) chassis from Daihatsu.
Hyundai Creta 2020 Full Spec
Price (Ex-Delhi) Starts Rs 9.99 Lakhs |
Displacement 1353cc |
Transmission Automatic |
Max Power(ps) 115 |
Max Torque(Nm) 242 |
Mileage -NA- |
Kia Seltos 2021 Full Spec
Price (Ex-Delhi) Starts Rs 9.95 Lakhs |
Displacement 1497cc |
Transmission Automatic |
Max Power(ps) 115 |
Max Torque(Nm) 250 |
Mileage 20.8 Kmpl |
Maruti Suzuki Baleno 2022 Full Spec
Price (Ex-Delhi) Starts Rs 6.35 Lakhs |
Displacement 1197cc |
Transmission Manual |
Max Power(ps) 90 |
Max Torque(Nm) 113 |
Mileage 22.94 Kmpl |
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz 2019 Full Spec
Price (Ex-Delhi) Starts Rs 8.2 Lakhs |
Displacement 1498cc |
Transmission Manual |
Max Power(ps) 105 |
Max Torque(Nm) 225 |
Mileage 26.82 Kmpl |
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 2020 Full Spec
Price (Ex-Delhi) Starts Rs 7.55 Lakhs |
Displacement 1462cc |
Transmission Manual |
Max Power(ps) 90 |
Max Torque(Nm) 122 |
Mileage 26.20 Kmpl |
Maruti Suzuki Swift 2021 Full Spec
Price (Ex-Delhi) Starts Rs 5.73 Lakhs |
Displacement 1197cc |
Transmission Automatic |
Max Power(ps) 89.73 |
Max Torque(Nm) 113 |
Mileage 23.76 Kmpl |
Maruti Suzuki XL6 2019 Full Spec
Price (Ex-Delhi) Starts Rs 9.8 Lakhs |
Displacement 1462cc |
Transmission Automatic |
Max Power(ps) 105 |
Max Torque(Nm) 138 |
Mileage 17.99 Kmpl |
MG Astor 2021 Full Spec
Price (Ex-Delhi) Starts Rs 9.78 Lakhs |
Displacement 1349cc |
Transmission Automatic |
Max Power(ps) 110 |
Max Torque(Nm) 220 |
Mileage -NA- |
Skoda Kushaq 2021 Full Spec
Price (Ex-Delhi) Starts Rs 10.5 Lakhs |
Displacement 1498cc |
Transmission Automatic |
Max Power(ps) 110 |
Max Torque(Nm) 250 |
Mileage -NA- |
Toyota Glanza 2022 Full Spec
Price (Ex-Delhi) Starts Rs 6.39 Lakhs |
Displacement 1197cc |
Transmission Manual |
Max Power(ps) 90 |
Max Torque(Nm) 113 |
Mileage 22.35 Kmpl |
Volkswagen Taigun 2021 Full Spec
Price (Ex-Delhi) Starts Rs 10.5 Lakhs |
Displacement 1498cc |
Transmission Automatic |
Max Power(ps) 115 |
Max Torque(Nm) 250 |
Mileage 17.88 Kmpl |
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