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Engines

Maruti Suzuki has always endeavored to introduce the best of technologies and innovations into the automobile market in India. K-series and Z-series engines are in line with that legacy of excellence, utilizing an innovative design approach to deliver superior refinement and exceptional performance. Counted among the best car engines in India, K-series and Z-series engines have laid down the marker in terms of what you should expect from a petrol engine. We have pushed the limits to offer a great combination of fuel efficiency & driving performance with the use of cutting-edge technology and advanced engineering research & development. Maruti Suzuki offers 8 engines across lineup: K15C Petrol Engine with Smart Hybrid, K15B Petrol Engine with Smart Hybrid, K15B Petrol Engine with Idle Start Stop, K12M Petrol Engine, K12N Petrol Engine, K10 Petrol Engine,K10 Boosterjet, Z12 E Petrol Engine.

SUPERIOR DRIVING PERFORMANCE

• Smart Distributor Less Ignition (SDLI) system with dedicated plug top coils and advanced injectors for superior atomization provide uniform and optimized combustion for better performance.
• Improved engine stiffness and use of advanced technology like silent timing chain to improve NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) characteristics.
• Peppy & crisp throttle response combined with linear power delivery provides an unmatched driving performance both in cities & highways.

FUEL EFFICIENCY

Keeping our customers at the center, Maruti Suzuki over the years has continuously endeavored to set new benchmarks of Fuel Efficiency in the entire range of cars. It is this pursuit that fuels our drive to constantly innovate and push the boundaries of technology to ensure reliable, fuel efficient and high-on-performance cars for our customers.

ENGINE TECHNOLOGY THAT DELIVERS ENHANCED FUEL EFFICIENCY

• All aluminum Engine, Innovative rocker-less Cam shafts, Plastic Intake Manifold & Offset crank shaft with low tension rings to reduce losses & improve fuel efficiency.
• Enhanced thermal efficiency and compression ratio.
• Use of advance low friction oils and piston cooling jets enhances fuel efficiency.

ENGINE OPTIONS

• K15 PETROL ENGINE
• K12 PETROL ENGINE
• K10 PETROL ENGINE
• Z12 ENGINE 1.2L

K15 PETROL ENGINE

• K15C Petrol Engine with Smart Hybrid: • Next Generation K-series engine with Dual Injectors and Cooled EGR • Dual Variable Valve Timing (VVT) • The engine is coupled with Smart Hybrid Technology with a higher capacity Lithium Ion battery • Torque Assist functionality • Fuel efficiency of 20.51 km/l* (Manual Transmission) and 20.30 km/l* (Automatic Transmission) in Ertiga *Smart Hybrid is not available in CNG variants and Brezza Lxi, Vxi manual variants Available in: Ertiga, Brezza, XL6 & Grand Vitara
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    Peak Power 75.8kW@6000 rpm

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    Maximum Torque 136.8Nm@4400 rpm

• K15B Petrol Engine with Smart Hybrid: • Progressive Smart Hybrid Technology • Advanced dual battery setup including a Li-ion battery • Idle Start-Stop function • Brake Energy Regeneration • Torque Assist functionality • Fuel efficiency of 20.65 km/l* (Manual Transmission) and 20.04 km/l* (Automatic Transmission) in Ciaz Available in: Ciaz
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    Peak Power 77kW@6000 rpm

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    Maximum Torque 138Nm@4400 rpm

• K15B Petrol Engine with Idle Start Stop: • Idle Start-Stop function • Built for off-roading • Generates strong torque throughout a wide RPM range for unstoppable performance. • Fuel efficiency of 16.94 km/l* (Manual Transmission) and 16.39 km/l* (Automatic Transmission) in Jimny Available in: Jimny
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    Peak Power 77.1kW@6000 rpm

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    Maximum Torque 134.2@4000 rpm

Starting Price 11.52 Lakhs

Smart Hybrid(MT)

20.97 km/l

Smart Hybrid(AT)

20.27 km/l

KNOW MORE Starting Price 9.09 Lakhs

Smart Hybrid(MT)

20.65 km/l

Smart Hybrid(AT)

20.04 km/l

KNOW MORE Starting Price 8.80 Lakhs

Smart Hybrid(MT)

20.51 km/l

Smart Hybrid(AT)

20.30 km/l

S-CNG(MT)

26.11 km/kg

KNOW MORE Starting Price 8.26 Lakhs

LXi & VXi (MT)

17.38 km/l

ZXi & ZXi+ (MT)

19.89 km/l

VXi, ZXi & ZXi+ (AT)

19.80 km/l

VXi, ZXi & LXi (MT) CNG

25.51 km/kg

KNOW MORE Starting Price 10.76 Lakhs

Smart Hybrid(MT)

21.11 km/l

Smart Hybrid(AT)

20.58 km/l

Smart Hybrid(ALLGRIP MT)

19.38 km/l

KNOW MORE Starting Price 12.31 Lakhs

Petrol 1.5L(MT)

16.94 km/l

Petrol 1.5L(AT)

16.39 km/l

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K 12 PETROL ENGINE

• K12M PETROL ENGINE • Variable Valve Timing (VVT) • Fuel efficiency of 20.89 km/l* in Ignis Available in: Ignis
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    Peak power 61kW@6000rpm

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    Maximum Torque 113Nm@4200rpm

• K12N PETROL ENGINE • Advanced Dual Jet engine with Dual VVT (Variable Valve Timing) technology • First-in-segment idle start-stop (ISS) function • Dual-Injector • Best in Class Fuel efficiency of 23.56 km/l* (Manual Transmission) and 24.43 km/l* (Auto Gear Shift) in WagonR 1.2L Available in: Baleno, WagonR (1.2L) & Fronx
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    Peak power 66kW@6000rpm

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    Maximum Torque 113Nm@4400rpm

Starting Price 5.35 Lakhs

Petrol 1.2L(MT)

20.89 km/l

Petrol 1.2L(AT)

20.89 km/l

KNOW MORE Starting Price 5.96 Lakhs

Petrol 1.2L(MT)

23.56 km/l

Petrol 1.2L(AT)

24.43 km/l

KNOW MORE Starting Price 6.26 Lakhs

Petrol 1.2L(MT)

24.79 km/l

Petrol 1.2L(AT)

25.71 km/l

S-CNG(MT)

33.73 km/kg

KNOW MORE Starting Price 5.99 Lakhs

Petrol 1.2L(MT)

22.35 km/l

Petrol 1.2L(AT)

22.94 km/l

KNOW MORE Starting Price 6.85 Lakhs

Petrol 1.2L(MT)

21.8 km/l

Petrol 1.2L(AMT)

22.89 km/l

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K10 PETROL ENGINE

• K10C PETROL ENGINE • Next Gen K Series Dual Jet Engine • Dual Variable Valve Timing (VVT) • Idle Start stop function • Exceptional fuel economy of 26.68 km/l* in Celerio VXi AGS Available in: Celerio, WagonR (1L), Alto K-10 & S-Presso
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    Peak power 49kw@5500 rpm

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    Maximum Torque 89nm@3500 rpm

• K10 Turbo Boosterjet • Direct injection system used makes it more readily combustible, and increases fuel efficiency • Greater performance and high torque at low rpms • Dynamic performance in every driving situation • The engine is coupled with Smart Hybrid Technology Available in: Fronx
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    Peak power 73.6kW@5500 rpm

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    Maximum Torque 147.6@4500 rpm

Starting Price 4.99 Lakhs

Petrol 1.0L(MT)

24.35 km/l

Petrol 1.0L(AT)

25.19 km/l

S-CNG(MT)

34.05 km/kg

KNOW MORE Starting Price 4.70 Lakhs

Petrol 1.0L(MT)

25.24 km/l

Petrol 1.0L(AT)

26.68 km/l

S-CNG(MT)

34.43 km/kg

KNOW MORE Starting Price 3.50 Lakhs

Std MT, LXi MT

24.12 km/l

VXi MT, VXi+ MT

24.76 km/l

VXi(O) AGS, VXi+(O) AGS

25.30 km/l

CNG

LXi MT, VXi MT

32.73 km/kg

KNOW MORE Starting Price 3.70 Lakhs

Petrol MT

24.39 km/l

Petrol AGS

24.90 km/l

CNG MT

33.85 km/kg

KNOW MORE Starting Price 8.82 Lakhs

Petrol 1.0L(MT)

21.5 km/l

Petrol 1.0L(AT)

20.02 km/l

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Z12 ENGINE

• Z12 ENGINE • Advanced Dual Jet engine with Dual VVT (Variable Valve Timing) technology • Idle start-stop (ISS) function • BS6 & E20 Fuel Compliant • Best in Class Fuel efficiency Available in: Swift
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    Peak power 60kW@5700 rpm

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    Maximum Torque 111.7Nm@4300 rpm

Starting Price 5.79 Lakhs

Petrol 1.2L(MT)

24.8 km/l

Petrol 1.2L(AMT)

25.75 km/l

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• *As certified by Test Agency Under Rule 115 (G) of CMVR 1989
• **Prices shown above are ex-showroom Delhi.
• ***Accessories and features shown may not be a part of standard equipment.
• # Please refer product brochure for engine type availability across variants

ENGINE RANGE

Model	K15C PETROL WITH SMART HYBRID 1.5 L	K15B PETROL WITH SMART HYBRID 1.5 L	K15B Petrol Engine with Idle Start Stop	K12M PETROL 1.2 L	K12N PETROL 1.2 L	K10C PETROL 1.0L	K10 Turbo Boosterjet	Z12 1.2 L
Swift
XL 6
Ciaz
Baleno
Ignis
Brezza
Ertiga
DZire
Wagon-R
Celerio
S-Presso
Alto K-10
Grand Vitara
Jimny
Fronx

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FAQ’s

• General

1. What is the K-series engine lineup?

The K-Series engine lineup by Maruti Suzuki utilises innovative design techniques and promises exceptional and refined performance. The engines are manufactured using advanced engineering research and development and cutting-edge technology to deliver a combination of fuel efficiency and driving performance. The K-Series engine lineup by Maruti Suzuki includes the newly launched K10B (1.0L Turbo Boosterjet), the next-gen dual jet dual VVT K10C, K12M, dual VVT dual injector K12N, the K15B engines and the K15C engines.

2. Which K-series engines come with Smart Hybrid technology?

Designed with cutting-edge technology, K-Series engines offer a great balance of refinement and performance. That is why Maruti Suzuki cars are reputed for having the best petrol engines. The Smart Hybrid Technology in our petrol engines further enhances fuel efficiency and driving performance. The K-Series engines that come equipped with the Smart Hybrid technology are – K10B 1.0L Boosterjet (available in Fronx), the 1.5L K15C (available in Ertiga, Brezza, XL6 and Grand Vitara), 1.5L K15B Progressive Smart Hybrid (available in Ciaz), K15B with Idle Start-Stop Function (available in Jimny). The newly developed 1.0 L K10 Turbo Boosterjet Petrol engine is turbocharged and comes with Smart Hybrid Technology for those who seek more power and driving performance along with good fuel efficiency.

3. What benefits do the K-series engines offer?

There are many advantages of a K-series engine, including:-

• • Better NVH characteristics
• • Best-in-class fuel efficiency
• • Enhanced driving performance
• • Better thermal efficiency and compression ratio resulting in linear power delivery

4. What are the top features of K-series engines?

Designed using cutting-edge technology and advanced engineering, K-series engines by Maruti Suzuki come with a number of features that help them deliver enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. The top features of K-series engines include:

For Better fuel efficiency:

• • An innovative all-aluminium design is used that includes rocker-less camshafts and a plastic intake manifold and an offset crank shaft with low tension rings.
• • The engines deliver better thermal efficiency and compression ratio.
• • Low friction oils and piston cooling jets that improve the engine life of the K-series by Maruti Suzuki.
• • The engines also come with dual injectors, dual VVT, higher compression ratio, and cooled EGR.

For Better Performance:

• • It gets a Smart Distributor Less Ignition (SDLI) system that includes dedicated plug top coils. Advanced injectors that facilitate better atomisation for optimised & uniform combustion.
• • Improved engine stiffness.
• • Advanced technologies like a silent timing chain for better NVH performance.
• • Peppy and crisp throttle response and linear power delivery.