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Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV Review

Posted on February 24th 2011

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Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV Side View

The Car

If you want a truly multi utility van for business purposes as well as for family use, the all new Maruti Omni is waiting for you. This is indeed India’s popular multipurpose vehicle. The Omni comes in the five sturdy avatars like 5seater, 8seater, Cargo, LPG and Ambulance. Maruti brought the family version of Omni to the Indian market in 5seater and 8seater. The average Indian family is shrinking today and so the 5 seater Omni version can be a perfect choice for the small Indian family as the vehicle meets most of the family needs.

When I stepped into Omni I found enough of space inside which is going to be first need of any family. The car come s with pretty simple sort of exterior and interior features; but there are plenty of things available here to fulfill nearly every family requirement. I think this is a nice choice for travelling along the long distances as well as for the everyday use. You can now easily go to your favorite weekend getaways along with your family in Omni.
Omni is an excellent workhorse; not heavy on your pocket. Here are a few important exterior, interior and performance features of the car.

Exteriors

If we compare Omni with many other cars in the same range present in the Indian hatchback market today, we find a simple boxy model of Omni not having much in the exterior features column. This is a cargo van model which has been particularly designed for the family travels and as a goods carrier. Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV has got a pretty simple design. The front view of the vehicle is aggressive enough to catch the attention of all on the road. The famous Maruti Suzuki emblem, the logo of the largest car manufacturer company in India has been placed right in the center of the smart front grille which makes the front end look very dynamic. Clear lens headlamps are rectangular in shape specially designed so that long journeys become a pleasure in this guiding light.

The car is available in six beautiful color shades like Bright Red, Superior White, Metallic Silky Silver, Metallic Caribbean Blue, Metallic Icy Blue and Metallic Crystal Gold. All that sooth your sight are the sleek side body graphics of the van. Nothing is goddy here; nothing in excess. I won’t exaggerate to say the looks are very appealing; but it is the engine performance of the vehicle which is more important than the looks for me.

Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV is a five seater hatchback version. It’s a small car; but even in the Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV, you get enough head room and leg room. It has sliding back doors and a hatchback. A front mid engine rear wheel drive layout has been introduced in Omni, as it helps in maximizing cabin and cargo space. This sort of layout also brings in maximum traction.

Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV Interior

Measurements

The all new Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV is a compact hatchback. Here follow the exterior measurements of the vehicle.

Length - 3370 mm
Width - 1410 mm
Height - 1640 mm
Wheel base - 1840 mm
Ground clearance - 165 mm
Turning radius - 4.1 m Length - 3370 mm
Width - 1410 mm
Height - 1640 mm
Wheel base - 1840 mm
Ground clearance - 165 mm
Turning radius - 4.1 m

Interiors

There is nothing complex and complicated in the interiors of the Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV which complement the simple exteriors. The designer dashboard and lockable glove box, centre console and utility item, cup holder, taxi meter and stereo space inside the Omni promise a comfortable journey. There is also a tachometer inside. The two tone upholstery and a two spoke smart steering wheel too look pretty attractive. I also found the instrument cluster pretty sporty. There are some basic safety features like brake assist, child safety locks and halogen headlamps incorporated in the make which should be called a bonus in such an inexpensive vehicle.

Performance

Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV comes with the 0.8L 35bhp 4-stroke cycle, water cooled in line engine with the displacement of 796 cc. There are three cylinders fixed inside and four valves for each cylinder. The engine of the cargo van can generate the maximum power of 35 bhp at 5000 rpm and give the maximum torque of 6.1 kgm at 3000 rpm. Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV engine comes with for speed manual gearbox which I would call an ordinary stuff as compared with many other makes in the market today.

The turning radius of the van is just 4.1 m. and this makes the car popular. The vehicle can be parked easily in the parking slots and in the heavy city traffic driving Omni is certainly not drudgery. The van gives an awesome average of 13kmpl in the city while on the highways it gives the average of around 19kmpl. The van is equipped with Radial tyres which are of immense importance in offering a smooth and comfortable ride. The car complies with all the BS IV emission norms.

Overview

The Maruti Omni is truly a multi utility van for the business use and family use as well. The car is equipped with decent exterior and interior features and you don’t find anything flamboyant here. Features like spacious glove compartment, two tone upholstery and stylish dashboard give a decent look to the car in and out and create some kind of an appealing effect. Clean straight lines of the simple exteriors of the van show improved body graphics, powerful clear-lens headlamps, rear cluster tail lights, back bumpers, built-in reversible lamps and many other premium features. Moreover, sliding doors prove to be an additional comfort while embarking and disembarking onto the van.

All in all, Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV is a decent choice for an Indian family. The Ex showroom price of the car in New Delhi is Rs. 2,04,290. If you are looking for an inexpensive family car, Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV is what you should go for.

Technical Specifications of Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV

Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV Engine

  • Engine Type - In-Line Engine
  • Engine Description - 0.8L 35bhp 4-stroke cycle, water cooled
  • Engine Displacement (cc) - 796
  • No. of Cylinders - 3
  • Maximum Power - 35 bhp @ 5000 rpm
  • Maximum Torque - 6.1 kgm @ 3000 rpm
  • Valves Per Cylinder - 4
  • Turbo Charger - No
  • Super Charger - No

Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV Transmission

  • Transmission Type - Manual
  • Gear box - 4 Speed
  • Drive Type - Front wheel Drive
  • Synchronizers - All Gears

Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV Suspension System

  • Front Suspension - McPherson Strut
  • Rear Suspension - Leaf spring

Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV Steering

  • Steering Type - Manual
  • Steering Gear Type - Recirculating Ball Steering
  • Turning Radius (wheel base) - 4.1 m

Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV Brake System

  • Front Brake Type - Disc
  • Rear Brake Type - Drum

Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV Performance

  • Top Speed - 95 kmph

Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV Fuel

  • Mileage-City (km/kg) - 13.0
  • Mileage-Highway (km/kg) - 19.7
  • Fuel Type - Petrol
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (kg) - 36
  • Emission Norm Compliance - Bharat Stage III

Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV Tyres

  • Tyre Size - 145R 12 LT 6PR
  • Tyre Type - Radial

Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV Other Specifications

  • Seating Capacity - 5
  • No of Doors - 5

General Maruti Omni MPI CARGO BSIV Car Details

  • Country of Assembly - India
  • Country of Manufacture - India
  • Discontinuation Date - 2025-01-01
  • Introduction Date - 2010-04-01
  • Warranty Time - 2 Years

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