Currently, the new series of engines is being used in the latest models of the Maruti stable — Estilo, Ritz and the ‘A’ Star. Asked whether all the entry level cars would be equipped with the KB Series engine, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava said it could happen over a period of time.
The KB Series engine is produced from the KB Series engine plant at Gurgaon which has an installed annual capacity of 2,40,000 engines. On the impact of the global meltdown, he said there were signs of recovery.
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