Maruti Omni

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Maruti Omni
Maruti Omni (E), from domain-b
Manufacturer Maruti Udyog
Production 1984–present
Class mini MPV
Engine 0.8 L 3 cylinder
Transmission 4 speed manual

The Maruti Omni is a mini MPV manufactured by Maruti Udyog Limited. The first version of Maruti Omni, had the same 796 cc MUV engine as the Maruti 800 city car. This was the second vehicle to be launched by MUL, one year after the 800, in 1984. Later version of the Omni includes the:

  • Omni (E), released in 1996, 796 cc engine, 8 seater capacity vehicle
  • Omni XL - 1999, same engine, modified with a higher roof.
  • Omni Cargo LPG(CNG) - 2004, created to answer the growing popularity of this car being used as an inter-city cargo vehicle.[1]
  • Omni LPG - 2003, same 796 cc engine, added with a factory fitted LPG Kit, authorised by the Indian RTOs (Regional Transport Offices). This makes it the most economic 4 wheeler in India, as far as the driving costs are concerned.
  • Omni Ambulance - A Modified E version into an ambulance vehicle. This is the most common type of ambulances found in Indian cities.
The 2007 Omni LPG. The Gas filler is just above the right rear wheel.
The 2007 Omni LPG. The Gas filler is just above the right rear wheel.

The Omni could be divided into two categories: the family version and the cargo version. The newer family version has two extra seats directly behind the front seating and facing away towards the rear of the van making it an eight seater. (Older versions was modified by individual owners to add additional capacity this way). The cargo version is completely devoid of back seats. Both versions have sliding back doors and hatchbacks.[2]


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[edit] Specification

The Omni (E) has the following official specifications:[3][4]

Name Specification
Max. Speed: 110 km/h.
Initial acceleration: 0-60 km/h in 9 seconds
Fuel: Petrol
Fuel efficiency in city: 13-14 km/L (7.7–7.1 L/100 km)
Fuel efficiency on highway: 16-17 km/L (6.3–5.9 L/100 km)
Power: 37 bhp (28 kW) @ 5000 rpm
Construction: Cast iron
Displacement: 796 cc
Ignition: Multipoint fuel injection
Layout: 3 cylinder in-line
Max. Torque: 6.32 kgf·m (62.0 N·m) @ 3000 rpm
Valve gear: 2 valves per cylinder
Transmission: Manual- 4 speed
Front Suspension: McPherson strut
Rear Suspension: Leaf spring with shock absorbers
Tyres: Radial,4.50-12-6PR ULT

[edit] References

  1. ^ Official TimeLine of maruti Udyog
  2. ^ Models Info from IndiaCar.net
  3. ^ MouthShut Review of Omni (E)
  4. ^ Omni (5-seater) BS-II Tech Spec Sheet from IndiaCar.com

[edit] See also

Maruti Udyog

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