Mr.Ashutosh Gupta won the coveted crown for clocking in the best mileage of 48.89 kmpl Followed by Mr AG Segachalam, Second- mileage of 48.39 and Mr. CR Suraj, Third- Mileage of 47.39 kmpl.
The flag off of the event took place from Hotel Lalit Ashok early morning where over 73 participants, along with family and friends participated. They covered a pre-defined distance of 44 kms to experience and witness the amazing mileage of WagonR.
‘Customers are very conscious about fuel-efficiency. Every drop of fuel counts especially in the current scenario when the fuel prices are high. Today it is one of the critical deciding factors while purchasing a car. Our cars are known for their fuel efficiency and this initiative reinforces the fact. Customers can drive and decide for themselves about the amazing mileage the Maruti Suzuki WagonR offers”, says Mr. Manohar Bhat VP Marketing, Maruti Suzuki India
Maruti Suzuki's Mileage Mantra
ü Do not exceed speed over that prescribed by the state traffic department on all road sections
ü Drive in correct gears as per speed and engine rpm
ü Avoid sudden acceleration / deceleration
ü Avoid unnecessary braking
Do not switch off the engine while in motion
The average fuel efficiency from the Smart Miles rally came around 35.80 kmpl.
The winner Mr.Ashutosh Gupta says, “I just followed the good driving tips shared by the instructors here and it is amazing to see the outcome. Now I will ensure to follow these even in day-to-day drive to get best out of my WagonR.”
Prior to the flag off the Company’s engineers and technical teams gave tips on good driving habits to enhance the fuel efficiency of their cars. The participants were provided with a time chart, route map and maximum mileage booklet as they drove their cars on a pre-defined route to the destination.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R has garnered the trust of over 13 lakh customers. It is among the top five selling models in India others include Alto, Swift and Dzire. Maruti Suzuki has a vast portfolio of highly fuel efficient vehicles. The company’s R&D efforts have led Indian customers to realize the benefits from the next generation, fuel efficient and environment friendly engine technologies. Introduction of K-series engine and factory fitted CNG vehicles powered with the company’s flagship CNG engine technology ‘intelligent-Gas Port Injection’ (i-GPI) are some of the initiatives towards enhancing value for the customers in India.
