The Global Car: Maruti Suzuki A-Star

Maruti Suzuki A-Star is the first car to be designed and manufactured in India. The car is produced at the company's Manesar facility in Haryana. Designed by Rajesh Kumar Gogu and Saurabh Singh of Maruti Suzuki India, A-Star, which is a five-door hatchback; has been engineered keeping in mind the trends and standards of the European market. It also provides smooth ride on the over crowded Indian city roads and a break from the tag “foreign inspired cars”. It has a unique sporty look which has been an instant it with the youth.

A-Star is made in 200 variants and exported to 150 countries across Europe, Middle east , Latin America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. A-star is exported under the name of Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Celerio. Nissan also sells A-Star under the name Nissan Pixo in middle East and African markets. A-Star has replaced the present Alto model in other countries. But in India Maruti is selling both the models side by side like they have done before with Wagon R and Estilo.

Safety Features Available In Maruti A-Star

Safety features of the Maruti A-Star include Crushable structure energy dispersing frame and a high rigidity body combined with lightness, driver airbags and ABS. The A-star’s body reflects the Total Effective Control Technology (TECT) concept in the form of crushable structures that absorb impact energy and then disperse impact energy away from occupants in the event of a collision.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Displacement: 998cc, 3 cyl, MPFi, KB-series

Engine Type: Petrol

Maximum Power: 67 Bhp @ 6200 rpm

Maximum Torque: 90 Nm @ 3500 rpm

DIMENSIONS

Length: 3500 mm

Width: 1600 mm

Height: 1490 mm

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Seating Capacity: 5

Tyre Size: 155/80 R13

Suspension: F: MacPherson Strut R: Isolated Trailing-link

Turning Circle: 4.50 meters

Boot Space: 129.00 litre

Steering: Power

Brakes: Front Disk, Rear Drum

Gears: 5 Manual

Ground Clearance: 170.00 mm

Kerb Weight: 860.00 kg

Fuel Tank: 35.00