Maruti Omni

05 Jul 2007

The Maruti Omni Van is basically a Japanese commercial van that has been converted with some modifications into a passenger vehicle. This is basically an underpowered vehicle mainly due to its excessive weight.

It is heavier than a car because its body is not aerodynamic. Also due to its high stance it appears to be slightly unstable. In high-speed crosswinds, the Omni becomes unstable and shaky because its wheels are small and the centre of gravity high.

The Omni also has a tendency to pitch and bounce on an uneven terrain. The ride quality is also not up to regular standards due to the suspension, which appears to be of leaf spring lineage. However, manoeuvrability is very good for a car of such dimensions and is far superior to that of the 800. Its turning cycle, too, is better than the 800s.

In terms of space efficiency, the Omni beats the higher-priced breed of small cars. The vehicle can accommodate five passengers and stack their luggage easily. The rear sides offer greater comfort with plenty of legroom and door-to-door carpets. The sliding doors help in easy entry and exit when in a crowded parking lot.

Omni Euro 2:

Specifications	Omni (5-seater) EURO 2	Omni (8-seater) EURO 2
	Multi Purpose Vehicle	Multi Purpose Vehicle
Antilock brake system	n.a	n.a
Front	Drums 180 mm	Drums 180 mm
Rear	Drums 180 mm	Drums 180 mm
Max test pressure	n.a.	n.a.
Type	n.a.	n.a.
Working pressure	n.a.	n.a.
CNG tank capacity	n.a.	n.a.
Front track	1205 mm	1205 mm
Ground clearance	165 mm	165 mm
Kerb weight	750 kgs.	750 kgs.
Overall Height	1640 mm	1640 mm
Overall Length	3370 mm	3370 mm
Overall Width	1410 mm	1410 mm
Petrol tank capacity	n.a.	n.a.
Rear track	1200 mm	1200 mm
Wheelbase	1840 mm	1840 mm
Bore & Stroke	n.a.	n.a.
Brake Horse Power	37 bhp @ 5000 rpm	37 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Compression ratio	n.a.	n.a.
Construction	Cast iron	Cast iron
Displacement	796 cc	796 cc
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition	Multipoint fuel injection	Multipoint fuel injection
Layout	3 cylinder in-line	3 cylinder in-line
Torque	6.32 kgm @ 3000 rpm	6.32 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Valve gear	4 valves per cylinder	4 valves per cylinder
City	n.a.	n.a.
Highway	n.a.	n.a.
Overall	13 kmpl	13 kmpl
Max test pressure	n.a.	n.a.
Type	n.a.	n.a.
Working pressure	n.a.	n.a.
Transmission	Manual - 4speed	Manual - 4 speed
Type	Rear wheel drive	Rear wheel drive
Type	Recirculating ball and nut type	Recirculating ball and nut type
Front track	McPherson strut	McPherson strut
Rear track	Leaf spring with shock absorbers	Leaf spring with shock absorbers
Tyres	4.50-12-6PR ULT	4.50-12-6PR ULT
Wheel make	Pressed steel	Pressed steel
Wheel size	n.a.	n.a.

On road prices

Omni 5-seater Euro 2

City	Ex-Showroom	Registration & Service Charges (Individual)	Registration & Service Charges (Company)	Comprehensive Insurance	Total (Individual)	Total (Company)
Calcutta	231,605	3,195	4,095	7,891	242,691	243,591
Chennai	235,980	13,150	24,150	5,950	255,080	266,080
Delhi	224,352	4,465	4,465	7,798	236,615	236,615
Mumbai	247,548	16,000	36,300	9,620	273,168	293,468
Pune	238,073	11,763	30,809	8,345	258,181	277,227

Omni 8-seater Euro 2

City	Ex-Showroom	Registration & Service Charges (Individual)	Registration & Service Charges (Company)	Comprehensive Insurance	Total (Individual)	Total (Company)
Calcutta	233,734	4,435	N.A.	7,957	246,126	241,691
Chennai	238,128	13,150	24,150	5,998	257,276	268,276
Delhi	226,485	4,465	4,465	7,864	238,814	238,814
Mumbai	249,649	16,000	N.A.	9,680	275,429	259,329
Pune	238,302	11,772	30,836	6,474	256,548	275,612

Maruti Omni Van:

Comprehensive technical specifications

Specifications	Omni Van XL (8 seater) EURO-2	Omni Van XL (5 seater) EURO-2	Omni Ambulance EURO-2
Body
	Multi Purpose Vehicle	Multi Purpose Vehicle	Multi Purpose Vehicle
Brakes
Antilock brake system	n.a	n.a.	n.a
Front	Drums 180 mm	Drums 180 mm	Drums 180 mm
Rear	Drums 180 mm	Drums 180 mm	Drums 180 mm
Dimensions
Front track	1205 mm	1205 mm	1205 mm
Ground clearance	165 mm	165 mm	165 mm
Kerb weight	755 kgs.	740 kgs.	735 kgs.
Overall Height	1835 mm	1835 mm	1640 mm
Overall Length	3370 mm	3370 mm	3370 mm
Overall Width	1410 mm	1410 mm	1410 mm
Rear track	1200 mm	1200 mm	1200 mm
Tank capacity	36 litres	36 litres	36 litres
Wheelbase	1840 mm	1840 mm	1840 mm
Engine
Bore & Stroke	n.a.	n.a.	n.a.
Brake Horse Power	37 bhp @ 5000 rpm	37 bhp @ 5000 rpm	37 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Compression ratio	n.a.	n.a.	n.a.
Construction	Cast iron	Cast iron	Cast iron
Displacement	796 cc	796 cc	796 cc
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition	Multipoint fuel injection	Multipoint fuel injection	Multipoint fuel injection
Layout	3 cylinder in-line	3 cylinder in-line	3 cylinder in-line
Torque	6.32 kgm @ 3000 rpm	6.32 kgm @ 3000 rpm	6.32 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Valve gear	4 valves per cylinder	4 valves per cylinder	4 valves per cylinder
Fuel consumption
Overall	13 kmpl	13 kmpl	13 kmpl
Power train
Transmission	Manual - 4speed	Manual - 4speed	Manual - 4 speed
Type	Rear wheel drive	Rear wheel drive	Rear wheel drive
Steering
Type	Recirculating ball and nut type	Recirculating ball and nut type	Recirculating ball and nut type
Suspension
Front track	McPherson strut	McPherson strut	McPherson strut
Rear	Leaf spring with shock absorbers	Leaf spring with shock absorbers	Leaf spring with shock absorbers
Wheels & Tyres
Tyres	4.50-12-6PR ULT	4.50-12-6PR ULT	4.50-12-6PR ULT
Wheel make	Pressed steel	Pressed steel	Pressed steel
Wheel size	n.a.	n.a.	n.a.

On road prices

Omni Van XL 8-seater

City	Ex-Showroom	Registration & Service Charges (Individual)	Registration & Service Charges (Company)	Comprehensive Insurance	Total (Individual)	Total (Company)
Calcutta	241,355	4,435	N.A.	8,193	253,983	249,548
Chennai	245,817	13,150	24,150	6,172	265,139	276,139
Delhi	234,106	4,465	4,465	8,100	246,671	246,671
Mumbai	249,649	16,100	N.A.	9,680	275,429	259,329
Pune	240,104	11,844	31,052	8,566	260,514	279,722

Omni Van XL 5-Seater Euro 2

City	Ex-Showroom	Registration & Service Charges (Individual)	Registration & Service Charges (Company)	Comprehensive Insurance	Total (Individual)	Total (Company)
Calcutta	239,226	3,195	4,095	8,127	250,548	251,448
Chennai	243,669	13,150	24,150	6,123	262,942	273,942
Delhi	231,973	4,465	4,465	8,034	244,472	244,472

Omni Ambulance Euro 2

City	Ex-Showroom	Registration & Service Charges (Individual)	Registration & Service Charges (Company)	Comprehensive Insurance	Total (Individual)	Total (Company)
Calcutta	278,069	4,435	N.A.	4,062	286,566	282,131
Chennai	282,560	13,150	24,150	7,002	302,712	313,712
Delhi	258,880	4,465	4,465	3,695	267,040	267,040
Mumbai	294,047	500	500	3,860	298,407	298,407
Pune	283,028	13,561	36,203	4,740	301,329	323,971

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