From 1997 to 2006, the company produced the 1.0-liter 16-valve Suzuki K10A engine, which was fitted to export versions of the Wagon R model under the names Plus or Solio. Later iterations of this device had a turbocharger and an intake dephaser.
K-series engines include the K6A, K10A, K10B, K12B, K14C, K14B, and K15B.
Specifications
| Production years | 1997-2006 |
| Displacement, cc | 996 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 65 – 70 (K10A) 100 (K10A-T) |
| Torque output, Nm | 85 – 95 (K10A) 118 – 122 (K10A-T) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 68 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 68.6 |
| Compression ratio | 9.4 – 10 (K10A) 8.4 (K10A-T) |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | at the intake (option) |
| Turbocharging | no (K10A) Hitachi HT07 (K10A-T) |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Suzuki Wagon R+ 1999) — city — highway — combined |
6.5 4.1 5.0 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Suzuki Wagon R Plus 1 (MA61) in 1997 – 2000;
- Suzuki Wagon R Solio 1 (MA63) in 1999 – 2006.
Disadvantages of the Suzuki K10A engine
Bad fuel is not tolerated by this unit, and nozzles clog quickly;
Additionally, saving lubrication is not advised because the rings will lie down and the oil will start to burn;
The turbine typically operates for 100–150 thousand kilometers in supercharged engine modifications;
The engine’s thin timing chain and ignition coils are its weak points; there are no hydraulic lifters and the valve clearances need to be adjusted every 30,000 kilometers.