VEHICLE SUMMARY | |
| Name: | A-Star |
| Model: | Vxi |
| Car Body Type: | Hatchback |
| Segment: | A Segment |
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Displacement: | 1000cc, 3 cyl, MPFi, K-series |
| Engine Type: | Petrol |
| Maximum Power: | 64 bhp (expected) |
| Maximum Torque: | 0 |
DIMENSIONS | |
| Length: | 3580 mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm |
| Height: | 1400 mm |
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| Seating Capacity: | 4 |
| Tyre Size: | 205/45 R17 |
| Steering: | Power |
| Brakes: | Front Disk, Rear Drum |
| Gears: | 5 Manual |
| Fuel Tank: | 35.00 |
| Body Color Bumpers: |  |
| Tachometer: |  |
| Alloys: | |
| ORVM Indicator: | |
| Xenon Headlamps: | |
| Trip Meter: | 3 |
| Headlamp Washer: | |
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE | |
| AC: | AC without Climate Control |
| Power Windows: | |
| Central Locking: | Manual |
| Remote Boot: | |
| Remote Fuel Filler: | |
| Rear Wiper: | |
| Rear Defogger: | |
| Rear Armrest: | |
| Streeing Adjustment (Rake/Reach): | / |
| Driver Seat Adjustment: | Manual |
| Leather Seats: | |
| Door Mirror: | Driver Side Manual |
| Tinted Glass: | |
| Rear AC Vent: | |
| Folding Rear Seats: | |
| Sun Roof: | |
| Buttons/Controls on Steering: | |
| Auto Viper: | |
| Auto Headlamp: | |
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY | |
| Airbag: | |
| Parking Sensors: | |
| Fog Lamp: | |
| Traction Control: | |
| EBD: | |
| ABS: | |
| ESP: | |
Editor Review
Maruti Suzuki A Star is a A-Segment car as per the European car standards. In the words of Shinzo Nakanishi, the managing director of Suzuki Motor Corporation the Maruti Suzuki India plans to commence production of A-Star by the end of October 2008. He also added that the car would be produced from the company's Manesar facility in Haryana.
Designed by Rajesh Kumar Gogu and Saurabh Singh of Maruti Suzuki India, the Maruti A Star car, which is a five-door hatchback; has been engineered keeping in mind the trends and standards of the European market.
It will have an all new Euro 5-compliant 1.0-litre aluminium petrol engine with CO2 emissions lower than those of European competitors. It has a bold design language with strong lines and large wheelarches. Clever packaging means a five-door model is on the cards, suggesting interior space will be good.
A-Star is heavily toned down as compared to the Concept A-Star which recently debuted in London & was also shown at Auto Expo, 2008 in New Delhi. No doubt that the newcomer will be criticised for its looks since it looks as if styling has been taken of the Kia Picanto/Morning, Hyundai i10 and Citroen C1.
An estimated figure of around one lakh units of Maruti A Star will cater to the European Markets under the Suzuki badge, the rest 50,000 units will be sold within India. The A-Star is regarded as one of the most desired projects of Maruti Suzuki India. The Suzuki team has pinned a lot of hope in it.
In fact, the concept of Maruti A Star is a first for Maruti Suzuki India's research and development team. Maruti Suzuki has entered into an agreement with Nissan to sell A-Star under the formers brand name in the US market. Nakanishi, however, ruled out an estimated price cut for Maruti 800 and rejected reports of Maruti's venture into the Rs.100,000 segments.
Suzuki seeks to further strengthen the environmentally conscious advantages of its products and aim for further reduction of their impact on the global environment. One way to achieve this is fuel cell technology.
The latest two fuel-cell models will be exhibited in Paris: The SX4-FCV equipped with a GM-made high-performance fuel cell stack, a Suzuki-developed 70MPa hydrogen tank and a light, compact capacitor, and the “crosscage” that features a simple, compact, and lightweight air-cooled fuel-cell power system from British specialist company Intelligent Energy, plus a high-performance lithium-ion secondary battery.
Press Release for New Maruti Alto aka Indian A Star:
The all-new Alto (as it is called Outside India) builds on the strengths of Suzuki’s unparalleled knowledge of small-car development. It combines eye-catching style and easy urban mobility with great performance in terms of high fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions. The new compact car offers lightness achieved through downsizing yet provides ample interior roominess and comfort.
For the compact body, Suzuki designer tailored a stylish, sporty and youthful look that simultaneously exudes solidity and urban energy. It is perfectly matched to European tastes and supports a low drag coefficient. With overall higher levels of quality, comfort, and safety, the all-new Alto is a response to the needs of today’s motorists.
This is Suzuki new Alto supermini and is set to go on sale in Europe at the end of the year. It is going to replace the present alto model in other countries. But in India Maruti is going to sell both the models side by side like they have done before with Wagon R and Zen Estilo.
Video of Maruti Suzuki A Star
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