Maruti Suzuki Omni STD 8 Seater

The Maruti Suzuki Omni is an iconic, compact box-shaped microvan that was originally launched in India in 1984 (as the Maruti Van) and produced for 35 years.

Key Overview & Specs

• Engine: 796 cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine (with CNG and LPG options available)
• Power & Torque: ~33–35 PS power and ~59–60 Nm torque
• Transmission: 4-speed manual, Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
• Seating Capacity: 5-seater and 8-seater configurations, plus cargo and ambulance variants
• Dimensions: 3,370 mm length, 1,410 mm width, 1,640 mm height
• Price Range (when discontinued): ₹1.99 Lakh to ₹3.40 Lakh (ex-showroom)

Main Characteristics
• Practical Design: Features a flat-faced mono-box design with sliding side doors, maximizing interior space within a very small footprint.
• Versatility: Widely used across India as a family transporter, school van, cargo delivery vehicle, and ambulance.
• Safety & Comfort: Built as a budget workhorse, it famously lacked modern safety features like airbags, ABS, and crumple zones, leading to its retirement to meet stricter automotive safety regulations. It was eventually succeeded by the Maruti EECO.