Maruti Omni India

 

Maruti Omni is a micro van from the leading Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki. The first Maruti Omni had a 796 cc engine that ran the Maruti 800 as well. The Omni caters to the family audience and the business entity as well. The Maruti Omni that caters to the family has two extra seats directly behind the front seating and facing away towards the rear of the van making it an eight seater. The Maruti Omni also known as the cargo version has not occupant seats at the back row at all. Both versions have sliding back doors and hatchbacks. The Omni manages to get the huge space as the engine is located at the bottom front mid and has a rear wheel drive layout. This gives the car maximum cabin and cargo space and maximum traction.

 

Maruti Omni Exteriors

 

The all-new Maruti Omni now has a contemporary look, brand-new features, and a future-ready
technology. It comes with an all new Stylish front grille, magnificent clear-lens headlamps, Bigger and better outside rear-view mirrors and sleek side-body graphics.

 

Maruti Omni Engine

 

The Maruti Omni engine for the family variant comes with a 4 stroke cycle; water cooled 3 cylinders, 6 engine valves with a displacement of 796 cc. This engine is mated to a Manual gear which is 4 forward, all synchromesh, 1 reverse.

 

The Maruti Omni engine for the business variant (petrol and LPG) comes with a 4 stroke cycle, water cooled 3 cylinders, 6 engine valves with a displacement of 796 cc. This engine is mated to a Manual gear which is 4 forward, all synchromesh, 1 reverse.

 

Maruti Omni Interiors

 

The new Omni interiors come with a classy dashboard with loads of practicality and panache. It comes with a lockable glove compartment, cup-holder, and space for your utility items. The interiors are quite good looking as well due to the addition of new two-tone upholstery which brings a touch of premiumness to the car. The humungous space makes the Omni all the more enjoyable.

 

Maruti Omni Safety Features

 

The Maruti Omni safety features match the performance. The Omni is Bharat Stage III compliant and comes with radial tyres & booster assisted front disc brakes which makes sure that your journey is not hampered by troubles. You will surely have a smooth drive with the new Omni. It has a Headlamp leveling device which helps you enjoy optimum visibility and reduced glare onto oncoming vehicles. You can also adjust the beam angle at 4 different levels. On the flipside, this car still lacks the life saving safety features and the cab forward design is dangerous in case of head-on accidents. 

 

Maruti Omni Colors

 

 

The Maruti Omni colors for the family and business variants include Caribbean blue, icy blue, bright red, silky silver, and superior white.

 

Maruti Omni Ride and Handling

 

The Maruti Omni has the lowest turning radius of 4.1m which means you enjoy the highest maneuverability at U-turns and in handling city traffic. The practical sliding doors ensure that on the narrow lanes or tight parking spots you can get in and out of the car quite easily. The engine is quite peppy and responds well but on the long run it tends get sluggish. There is a huge amount of body roll and therefore requires deft handling, especially at the corners and slipper conditions.

 

Maruti Omni Specifications

 

The Maruti Omni specifications for the business and family comes with a length of 3370mm, Width - 1410 mm, Height - 1640 mm, Wheel base - 1840 mm, Ground clearance - 165 mm, Turning radius - 4.1 m. The mentioned specs are for 8 & 5 seater petrol variants of the Omni family models. The Omni family weighs 785 kgs and Omni E weighs - 800 kgs.

 

The Omni business weighs Omni - 785 kgs and Omni E weighs - 800 kgs.
The Omni Cargo LPG has a Kerb Weight of 800 kg and a Gross vehicle weight of 1400 kg.

 

The Maruti Omni Cargo Area Dimensions for the business variant stands at: Length - 1600 mm, Width - 940 mm, and Height - 1000 mm.

 

Maruti Omni Ex-Showroom price

 

The Maruti Omni price as per the variants:

 

Variant	Metallic Price	Non-Metallic Price
MARUTI OMNI E MPI STD BSIV	233778.49	236271.09
MARUTI OMNI MPI STD BSIV	232117.63	234432.56
MARUTI OMNI MPI AMBULANCE BSIV	266933.51	266933.51
MARUTI OMNI MPI CARGO BSIV	213671.25	215986.14
MARUTI OMNI LPG STD 5-STR	243202.12	245517.07
MARUTI OMNI LPG CARGO BS III	208867.94	211161.43

                                                                                                                    

Maruti Omni Models

 

Maruti Omni MPI Cargo: The Maruti Omni MPI Cargo comes with Reclining Front seats, Adjustable sliding facility in driver’s seat, carpeted flooring, glove compartment with lock, ELR front seat belts and static rear seat belts, Two tone upholstery, multi – function levers, headlamp leveling device, laminated glass wind shield, sober and stylish body graphics, clear lens headlamp.

 

Maruti Omni MPI STD: It has the same features as the Maruti Omni MPI Cargo variant except for the adjustable front seat head restraints, steering lock, dashboard with cup – holder and enough space for utility items.

 

Maruti Omni E MPI STD: It comes with the same features as the Maruti Omni MPI STD variant except for 8 seats, assist grips on front and rear sides, high mount rear stop lamp, hatchback door lock, front and rear mud flaps.

 

Maruti Omni MPI Ambulance: It is the same as the Maruti Omni E MPI STD except for ambulance purpose, and features like 2 speed windshield wiper, 3 position cabin lights, and clear lens headlamps.

 

Maruti Omni LPG Cargo BS III: The same as the Maruti Omni MPI Cargo Petrol variant except for the CNG fuel mode.

 

Maruti Omni LPG STD 5 – Seater: Same as the Maruti Omni E MPI STD variant but is designed as a 5 – Seater and an additional feature of thermoplastic bumper on front and rear sides is provided along with the CNG option.

 

Maruti Omni Competitors

 

The Maruti Omni competes with the likes of Maruti Eeco, Maruti Alto, Maruti Wagon R and the Tata Sumo.

 

Compare Maruti Omni with other Models

 

Maruti Omni vs Maruti Eeco: The Maruti Omni delivers a better mileage but is only half as powerful as the Eeco. The Maruti Omni has a better ground clearance while the Maruti Eeco is bigger, taller and wider compared to the Maruti Omni. The Maruti Omni is also cheaper compared to the Eeco.

 

Maruti Omni vs Tata Sumo Gold: The Tata Sumo Gold is highly practical with loads features compared to the Omni. The Tata Sumo is also powerful compared to the Omni and also the safer vehicle. The Tata Sumo also looks good compared to the Omni and runs on diesel. The Maruti Omni is however cheaper compared to the Sumo.

 

Maruti Omni vs Maruti Alto: Both are entry level cars serving different purposes. However, the Maruti Omni can also be used for the normal family and commercial purpose and has more space as well. In terms of the mileage both the cars are the same. The Alto however is the safer car among the two and also the better looking cars and offers better ride and handling as well.

 

Maruti Omni Awards

 

The Maruti Omni has won the TNS TCS study (2009) award.

 

Maruti Omni Mileage

 

The Maruti Omni mileage is one of the huge selling points of this car among small time business owners. The Maruti Omni mileage for the petrol variant is 13 – 14 kmpl in the city and 18 – 19 kmpl on the highways. The LPG variant delivers mileage of 12 – 13 kmpl in the city and 17 – 18 kmpl on the highways.