Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Maruti Suzuki A-Star : T For Technology

The world is changing and how! All the dynamics and equations of things have been undergoing serious changes last few decades. What one only dreamt of before is fast changing into reality for a lot of things. Just look at the way people travel and communicate today. Mobile has part as natural a part of our lives as air or water. Cars are no longer the luxuries once deemed to be. The standard of life is improving for the best and people are more technologically advanced than ever.

India is fast changing into a modern country with people increasingly using modern amenities and luxuries in life. Cars have become a routine element in daily lives and most middle class families own a car. It is safe to say that most middle class Indian families are devout users of at least one small car. Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), is the Indian arm of Japan based Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and are the largest small-car manufacturing company in the country. Maruti’s reliability and network is hard to duplicate.

As part of their ongoing effort to give the consumers the best in the automobile industry, Maruti has introduced the people of the country to cars such as 800, Zen, Swift, WagonR and most recently the A-Star, among a long fleet of affordable and advanced small cars.

Maruti Suzuki A-Star was introduced to the Indian customers in the year 2008 at the Delhi Auto Expo and the first view itself drew a lot of sighs and aah’s and ooh’s from the onlookers. And why not? After all, A-Star is a global concept car which has been designed keeping in mind European car norms as well as safety and environment standards.

Maruti A-Star, with its next generation K-series engine, aerodynamic body and stylish interiors and exteriors is one car which is creating a storm among the young Indian car buyers. Not very often do we find a car which, inspite of being designed and modeled around European tastes, meets the sensibilities and needs of the common Indian customer.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Maruti Suzuki A-Star: For The Upcoming Market!

Maruti Suzuki A-Star has futuristic looks and it has been designed to meet the upcoming needs of the car buyers. The A-Star is equipped with the most upbeat and advanced features which ensure maximum comfort and convenience. Though Indian automobile market is filled with Sedans and SUV’s crafted for superior comfort however, it’s for the first time that a premium hatchback car is loaded with such an advance car technology. Moreover, the sedans and SUV’s are costlier and require more maintenance cost contrary to hatchback cars.

Maruti Suzuki A-Star is a premium hatchback car, with five doors and offers seating capacity for five people. The car comes within an inexpensive price range of 3-4 lakh along with eight different colour options to choose from. Suzuki A-Star is built on an entirely new platform and offers Penta Drive technology for smooth driving experience. The company has further mounted A-Star with an extraordinary KB Series engine which has a displacement of 998cc and it runs on petrol. The KB10 has 3 cylinders at its heart along with 12 valves. It delivers a maximum power of 67Ps and a flat torque of 90Nm.

Maruti A-Star is superb in terms of mileage as it delivers fuel efficiency of 19Kmpl. The fuel efficiency, along with a new KB10 engine and the advanced features are the biggest pulling factor of the car. A-Star has a tachometer which is for the first time used in this segment of car, Dual Airbags which is an advanced safety features that protects the passengers at the front in case of collision, ABS and EBD (with break assist) – this is an advanced Anti Braking System which prevents skidding during the hard braking times. The other salient features of the car are as Standard Air Conditioner, Driver Adjustable Seats, and Speed Sensitive Power Steering etc.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Maruti Suzuki A-Star: Compact Yet Powerful!

Maruti Suzuki A-Star is a small compact car crafted for smooth and a pleasant driving experience. Maruti Suzuki launched A-Star with a view to target the young car buyers of India. It satisfies the aspiration of younger generation and very well takes care of their needs and demands. The car is loaded with features that make driving a comfortable experience while the sound engineering helps in efficient road handling. From inside the car has been given a very rich and classy finish while the use of superior quality material enhances the overall beauty of the car.

The A-Star offers four variant options to choose namely Vxi, Lxi, Zxi and Vxi AT. The top model Zxi is loaded with features such as tachometer( first of its kind in this segment of car), Dual Airbags, ABS and EBD (with break assist), Rear window defogger, Security system, Power steering, Crimson illuminated instrument panel, Driver seat height adjuster, Rear luggage shelf, Integrated front headrests and Coloured outside door handles. The Dual Airbags protects the passenger from any harm in case of collision while the ABS and EBD (with break assist) reduces the braking pressure while increases the breaking power. It further prevents the wheel from locking up. The tachometer helps in gauging the engine revolutions per minute and rear window defogger enhances the visibility during foggy winters. The two tone grey theme along with crimson illumination panel gives a sophisticated look inside the car.

Moreover, the Vxi AT variant provides zipper acceleration since it’s is equipped with four speed gear box. The Vxi AT helps the driver to glide effortlessly even on narrow and steeper roads. A-Star offers a great combination of excellent torque, power, high mileage and stylized looks- all rolled into one. The car makes no compromises and delivers the best of all.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Maruti Suzuki A-Star: World Class Car!

Maruti Suzuki is ready to take the hatchback segment by storm with their all new A-Star. In the recent past, the company had come up with Maruti Suzuki Swift which was an instant hit and enjoyed a great road presence. However, Swift later faced major competition by other car companies such as Hyundai’s i10, Chevrolet Beat etc. But now, Maruti Suzuki is back with a world class car A-Star which promises high mileage, futuristic design, comfortable interiors and excellent engine.

The car has been built on an entirely new platform and is world 5th strategic model by Maruti Suzuki. A-Star has bold looks, sporty character along with aerodynamic styling and it woos the younger generation especially in the age group of 25-30 years. Maruti A-Star has been recognized as an unshakable and unstoppable car. The A-Star design has been inspired from the concept cars and it reflects European taste and style. The oversized headlamps, striking bumpers and wide sporty grille enhances the overall beauty of the car. Suzuki A-Star further comes with body coloured bumpers, body coloured mirrors and wheel covers.

Maruti Suzuki A-Star has an excellent KB10 engine which churns out an output of 67Ps and a flat torque of 90Nm. The engine has a lightweight aluminium construction along with a host of innovative technologies in it. Since the new technology has been used in the car therefore the engine does not produce any noise or harshness. The engine is low on carbon emission and complies with present BS-III norms of emission. Equipped with such a great engine and futuristic design, the car has defiantly become a threat to other cars in the A2 segment. Maruti Suzuki A-Star also delivers a mileage of 19kmpl which is the biggest pulling factor of the car. The car was also awarded as the small car of the year 2009 by Overdrive.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Maruti Suzuki A-Star: High on Safety!

Maruti Suzuki has yet again come up with a world class car ‘A-Star’ which offers the best-in-class features. The car acts as a perfect refuge on the road and ensures a risk free drive. Maruti Suzuki A-Star is loaded with advanced safety features such as Dual Airbags along with ABS and EBD (with break assist). The dual airbags are incorporated at the front portion of the car and protects the passenger at the front from any harm in case of collision. The ABS and EBD (with break assist), is the advanced Anti-Lock Braking system that prevents the wheel from lock up and helps in avoid skidding. It also reduces the pressure on the wheels but increase the braking power.

The other safety features of the car are Front seat belt pre-tensioners, Front seat belt force-limiters, RR CTR seat belt (2-point), Head light levelling, High mounted stop lamp, Front ventilated disc-13 inch, Immobiliser, Child-proof rear door locks, Front wipers & washer with intermittent, Rear window defogger and Security system.

The Suzuki A-Star further comes with ‘Total Effective Control Technology’ (TECT) which means the car is made up of such material which will absorb all the energy in case of any accident, thereby protecting the passenger from any harm. Maruti A-Star is not only high in terms of safety and security but also offers maximum comfort and convenience. The car comes with a driver adjustable seat and speed sensitive power steering. The driver adjustable seat has been fitted to offer maximum comfort to the driver during the whole journey while the speed sensitive power steering helps in maintaining a good grip ensuring excellent road handling. The Maruti Suzuki A-Star comes in four variant options namely Vxi, Lxi, Zxi and Vxi AT. The car further offers a high mileage of 19kmpl on the road and 16kmpl on the slow moving city traffic.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Maruti Suzuki A-Star: A Youthful Car!

Maruti Suzuki A-Star is being recognized as one of the most youthful cars of toady. It has a sporty attitude and boasts muscular looks. The car mostly appeals to the people in the age group of 25-30 years along with ladies and older people. From outside, the Maruti A-Star looks stylish and unique while from inside the car looks sophisticated offering maximum comfort and convenience. The front and the rear portion of the A-Star offers ample leg room, hip room and shoulder room to passengers. The car is also equipped with integrated front and rear head rests and it further comes with high quality seat fabric which is durable and soft. The driver adjustable seats incorporated in the car ensures maximum comfort for the driver.

The other salient features of Suzuki A-Star are Standard Air Conditioner, Power windows, integrated audio system with 4 speakers, front and rear power windows, power steering, manual lock at the centre, remote fuel filler and folding rear seats. The car is also equipped with a tachometer which helps in gauging the revolutions per minute and crimson illumination panel which gives a very dazzling effect on mind. The use of two tone grey theme enhances the overall beauty of the car, giving a very relaxing and a soothing effect.

Maruti A-Star comes with advanced speed sensitive power steering along with ABS and EBD (with break assist). The speed sensitive power steering helps in efficient road handling while ABS and EBD (with break assist) prevents the wheel from locking up during the hard barking times.The Maruti A-Star offers best-in-class technology to its passengers yet the car comes within a economical price range. The A-Star offers following variant options to choose from Vxi, Lxi, Zxi and Vxi AT.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Maruti Suzuki A-Star: Works Wonder On Roads!

Maruti Suzuki A-Star is a wonderful car made especially for the Indian roads and Indian audience. The car comes loaded with sophisticated interiors and range of features. Further the A-Star has a very advanced KB10 engine that comes with a displacement of 998cc with three cylinders at its heart. The Maruti Suzuki A-Star Vxi variant is mated with 5 speed gear box and 4 speed automatic transmissions that results in zipper acceleration. The car churns out an amazing output of 67Ps at the rate of 6200rpm and a flat torque of 90Nm at the rate of 3500 rpm. The Suzuki A-Star is in compliance with Euro IV and Euro V norms and it also satisfies the BS III norms of emission. Since the car is mounted with an all new state of art KB10 engine, it emits a low amount of carbon emission and is very kinder environment. Moreover, the Maruti A-Star is made of up of such material 85% of which is recyclable and the car is also free from hazardous metals.

Maruti A-Star has been recognized as one of the most fuel efficient cars of recent times. It delivers an unmatched fuel efficiency of 19Kmpl on the highway while in the slow moving city traffic it delivers no less than 17Kmpl. All this has been possible due to the extraordinary Kb series engine installed in the car. The KB series would also be used in the other Maruti Suzuki cars as well such as WagonR, Alto and Estilo etc.

A-Star has a long list of advanced features such as Total Effective Control Technology, Dual airbags, ABS with EBD (brake assist), Front seat belt pre-tensioners, Front seat belt force-limiters, Head light levelling, High mounted stop lamp, Front ventilated disc-13 inch, Child-proof rear door locks, Central door locks, Crimson illuminated instrument panel, Accessory socket