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The Maruti Omni van's factory-fitted LPG option runs on two fuels — petrol and liquefied petroleum gas. The van's already frugal 796cc engine has been teamed with an LPG storage and injection system to offer even higher level of efficiency for lower cost per kilometre.

The Omni LPG comes fitted with a 62.1-litre gas tank (not 50 litres) and a reserve petrol fuel tank of five litres. The vehicle also offers the advantage of being pre-tuned and comes with a factory setting for consistent performance when using either fuel. The engine has also been rated lower at 27 bhp compared to the petrol only Omni variant's 35 bhp.

But more important is the fact that the Omni LPG option is being offered after legislation regarding dual fuel variants requires that the traditional fuel should only be used as a fall back in the event of temporary non-availability of the alternative fuel. So, this effectively means that it may be against the law to replace the factory-fitted reserve petrol tank of five-litres with the larger, regular sized 36-litre tank.

As for safety, the Omni's LPG kit, from Vialle of the Netherlands, features ample protection from any leakage and can also feature an additional metal cage for protection from accidental damage to the valve.

Maruti claims that the Omni LPG is one of the most economical vehicles on the road, when it comes to combined cost of fuel, maintenance, repairs and insurance. But the van's relatively large interior space and smaller engine does not allow the fitment of an air-conditioner with a large compressor.

So, even though fitting an air-conditioner in the Omni is technically possible, it will not be effective in cooling the entire vehicle. Worse, in the LPG variant, , which is less efficient than petrol in terms of energy efficiency and has a lower rated engine, the efficiency of an air-conditioner will be even lower. Maruti used to offer a factory fitted air-conditioner variant of the Omni years ago, but the lower efficiency and relatively poor cooling performance lead to the withdrawal of this version.

Maruti Omni

The incorporation of the Bharat Stage III emissions norms has seen many manufacturers taking advantage to slightly upgrade their models, and Maruti is no exception. After the recent face-lift for the 800, it is now the Omni’s turn in the botox lab. It comes in the price range of Rs 2.49Lakhs (5-seater), Rs 2.51 lakh (8-seater) (ex-showroom, Mumbai).

Maruti Omni comes in three variants, they are Omni 5-Seater, Omni 8-Seater, and Omni LPG. Maruti Omni is the perfect family car. It has enough space for all your lifestyle needs-whether you are going on a picnic, weekend outing, or for a game of golf. You can pack your entire luggage comfortably. Omni provides generous headroom and legroom space to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable journey. The Omni is a real people-mover. Space for five or eight people depending on which version you buy, an LPG version and cheap and easy repairs that are in the DNA of all Marutis translates to minimum ownership costs and a hassle-free ownership experience.

The Omni comes equipped with safety features like the front safety rod, side impact door beams, thermoplastic bumpers, booster assisted disc brakes, ELR type front and rear seat belts and laminated windshield to ensure your safety. But with no engine ahead of the cab, and thin sheet metal the only protection in front of the driver and passenger, even minor accidents can have dire consequences.

Maruti Omni uses a multi-point fuel injected engine that helps to lower emissions and achieve greater fuel efficiency. With a small turning radius of 4.1m, Maruti Omni is able to navigate through the congested roads of city without much difficulty.

The Omni is also available in Metallic Colors at an additional cost of roughly Rs.3000. The maruti omni has a fuel capacity of 36 liters. It can deliver a maximum power of 35.0bhp @ 5000 rpm and gives a maximum torque of 6.1 kgm@ 3000rpm.The power transmission is manual, 4 forward, all synchromesh and 1 reverse. It comes with larger, rounded bumpers of thermoplastic type for better aesthetics and greater visual impact.

The Omni, like all Maruti vehicles, is backed by India’s largest sales, service and spares networks. There are over 160 Maruti Sales Outlets, over 1080 service centers across 424 cities. At the ex-showroom Mumbai price of Rs 2.51 lakh for the eight- seater and Rs 2.49 lakh for the five-seater, the venerable Omni retains its USP as one of the cheapest cars that you can buy on planet Earth today.