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Maruti A – Star

Maruti A Star was launched with a new automatic gear version on the Independence Day by the company and the new feature has been integrated to the Vxi model of the car. The new car is priced at Rs 4.34 lakhs. The new Maruti A – Star is equipped with 4 speed automatic gears and it has the standard ABS as well the driver seat adjustment equipment. The new system will provide easy driving.

The car fulfills the emission standards and it does not use mercury, lead in its make. It is exported in the name of Suzuki Alto in the international market. The new car comes with the so called ELV (end of life vehicles) specifications which are commonly found in Europe.

The petrol engine version delivering displacement of 998 cc comes in four variants LXi , Vxi , Vxi with manual AT Transmission and Zxi.

The new car provides a mileage between 14 kmpl to 19 kmpl and it is priced between Rs 3.46 lakhs to Rs 4.34 lakh. The highest power delivered by the car is 67 bhp @ 6200 rpm and maximum torque is 90 Nm @ of 3500 rpm.

Looks

The headlamp cluster is fine arrangement with the rear mirrors designed in body color and the same color is applied to the bumpers and the door handles. The wheel covers and the taillights are vertically positioned and the wide windshield and the brakes are mounted high. The grille section and the fog lamps are positioned properly and the interiors are amazing with the three spoke power steering and the instrument panel having the tachometer, the cabin light, fabric seats and the dashboard with audio system, AC controls and the glove box.

Externally the design is hatchback and the headlamps are eye shaped which has the wide open grill and small lead shaped fog lamp. The bonnet is wide in design and the wheel arch is located on the front having small turning lights. The windscreen has the wiper and the washers. Back seat has no middle passenger headrest to provide easy rear view.

Engine

The engine provides displacement 998cc and it has 3 cylinders having the power of 12 valves (i10 has 4 cylinder and power and torque is higher) that meets the emission standards of Euro 4 and Euro 5. The engine delivers power of 67 PS @ 6200 rpm and it torque of 90 Nm @3500 rpm.

The car takes 17.5 seconds to go from 0-100 kmph and the highest speed delivered is around 125 kmph.

Safety

The car comes with ABS and EBD which enable quick braking without much jerk .The crushable structure prevents the driver from injury.

Ride and comfort

Maruti A – Star provides easy sitting space although there have been a number of complaints for the less space on the back seats. The automatic gears help the car to start at low power and get easy pick up. The change in speed and the response of the suspension of bumps is amazing and the braking through the ABS system is comfortable.

It comes with standard climate control AC system, integrated audio having 4 speakers and the power windows in the front and rear. Other features are remote fuel filler and folding rear seats .There is manual locking system provided for security of the car and for the security of the driver — dual airbags, front seat belts, child proof rear door locks etc is provided.

There car has the suspension system MacPherson Strut and Coil Spring, and it enables easy driving. The front is the ventilated disc brake and rear has the drum brake. The car has a high turning radius of minimum 4.5 mts and five gears and the power steering.

Features

1. Power windows and power steering

2. Remote Central lock

3. ABS and EBD

4. CD Player – with 4 speakers

5. Dash mounted Tachometer

6. Rear defogger / wiper / washer

7. Fog lamps

8. Driver and Passenger airbag

Advantages of the car:

1. It has a great look.

2. Powerful engine and good pick up.

3. As compared to i10 it gives a better option at a low cost.(i10 has higher cost but deliver more power and torque)

4. It mostly suits small car buyers.

5. Mileage is great as it gives around 19 kmpl.

Disadvantages:

1. Less leg room for the rear seats .It has less space overall including the boot space. You do not get space to keep luggage – which makes it not fit for long journeys.

2. Vibrations is experienced as the car reaches 125 Kmph

3. Makes sounds as the speed increases.

Price:

It has been launched in a number of colors including Bright Red, Healing Green, Desert Brown, Silky Silver, Midnight Black, Sunlight Copper, Paradise Blue, Arctic White and Azure Grey.

1. Lxi(petrol) is priced at Rs 3,56,636(New Delhi ) and it gives mileage 17.4kmpl in city and 19.5 kmpl on highway.

2. Vxi (petrol) is priced at Rs 3,84,627(New Delhi) and it gives same mileage as Lxi.

3. Zxi (petrol) costs more with Rs 4,34,535 (New Delhi) and it gives less mileage 13.5 kmpl in city and 17.5 kmpl on highway.

4. AT Vxi is priced at Rs 4,34,535 and its mileage is like Zxi.