Maruti Omni

Maruti Omni
Maruti Omni (E), from domain-b
Overview
Manufacturer	Maruti Suzuki
Production	1984–present
Body and chassis
Class	Van
Body style	Microvan
Layout	FMR
Powertrain
Engine	796 cc 3-cylinder 4-stroke water cooled
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Length	3,370 mm (132.7 in)
Width	1,410 mm (55.5 in)

2007 Maruti Omni LPG. The gas filler is just above the right rear wheel

The Maruti Omni is a microvan manufactured by Indian automaker Maruti Udyog Limited. The first version of Maruti Omni had the same 796 cc engine as the Maruti 800 city car. This was the second vehicle to be launched by Maruti, 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 - 2004, created to answer the growing popularity of this car being used as an inter-city cargo vehicle.
• 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 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. The Omni is also unique in a way that it uses a front mid engine rear wheel drive layout, as it helps in maximizing cabin and cargo space and providing maximum traction.

Specifications

The Omni (E) has the following official specifications:

Name	Vehicle Specifications
Max. Speed:	Template:Auto kmh
Initial acceleration:	0-60 km/h (37 mph) in 9 seconds
Fuel:	Petrol
Fuel consumption in city:	13-14 km/L (7.7–7.1 L/100 km)
Fuel consumption on highways:	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:	62 N⋅m (46 ft⋅lbf) @ 3000 rpm
Valve train:	2 valves per cylinder
Transmission:	Manual- 4 speed
Front Suspension:	McPherson strut with gas filled shock absorbers
Rear Suspension:	Leaf spring with shock absorbers
Front Brakes :	Booster Assisted Disc
Rear Breakes :	Drum
Tyres:	145 R-12 LT 6PR (Radial)

See also

• Maruti Udyog

External links

• IndiaCar.net manufacturers survey
• Maruti Omni
• Maruti Omni AutoIndia Review