New Alto 1.0 Details, Price, Specifications

Recent news reveals that India's largest automaker Maruti Suzuki is all well set to launch its all new Alto 1.0 with cheaper price.The new Alto 1.0 is expected to hit Indian roads by July 2010.

According to the information the new Alto 1.0 is expected to be powered with 1 litre K-Series Engine and is available with a price tag of Rs. 2,00,000(may vary).

New Alto 1.0 Specifications
Car Name:New Alto 1.0
Car Body Type:Hatchback
Segment:B Segment

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement:1000cc, K-series engine
Engine Type:Petrol

DIMENSIONS
Length:3495 mm
Width:1475 mm
Height:1460 mm

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Seating Capacity:5
Suspension:McPherson Strut, Coil spring gas filled shocks
Steering:No Power Steering
Brakes:Front Disk, Rear Drum
Gears:5 Manual
Ground Clearance:160.00 mm
Fuel Tank:36.00

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MARUTI RITZ - CHEVROLET BEAT - HYUNDAI i10 COMPARISON

The small segment cars are evaluated not only based on the compactness in their size, but also based on their brand, look and mileage. In this review, we deal with three cars which compete each other in these factors:- Maruti Ritz, Chevrolet Beat and Hyundai i10. These three cars have similarity in Engine capacity, interior and exterior dimensions etc. All those who prefer youthful, cute looking and efficient performance hatchbacks will choose any of these three cars. Let's take a look at the features of these cars:

Design
Maruti Ritz, Chevrolet Beat and Hyundai i10 - they all have a cute look. Hyundai i10 is a bit older than the other two while both Maruti Ritz and Chevrolet Beat are entirely modern.
Chevrolet Beat have the same look as that of other new generation Chevrolets. Large grill, large Chevy logo and large headlight, musculine bumper and bonnet. The rear door handle resides in the glass area which makes it unique from any other cars in India. The spoiler has been integrated to the body itself.
The rear end of Maruti Ritz is a bit radical. The rear end which projects outwards upto the hatch door glass area is a unique feature of Ritz. In design, Ritz have similarity to new generation Marutis. Though it looks smaller than Swift, Maruti Ritz and Swift have similar size. The interior space in Ritz is greater in Ritz when compared to Swift.
The major design features of Hyundai i10 are: 3D clear lens headlamp, chromium emblem, small radiator grill, large air dam, large bumper, roof antenna, multi-reflector fog lamp. Apart from these features, electronic sun roof is available in top models.



Interiors
All three cars have enough interior space.
The light black interior of Chevrolet Beat is apt for India. Other features are :- gentle finish, beautiful fabric seats, enough leg space and storage space, stereo and AC controls at the center. The console including the speedometer is located behind the steering. The console in Beat resembles a video game screen.
The Maruti Ritz has the same platform as that of Swift. The interior finish resembles that of a large car. Major features are:- console mounted gear, tachomater similar to that in A-Star. The stereo controls are mounted on the leather covered steering.
The interior of Hyundai i10 has biege-black colour combination. The high quality black tilt steering with three spokes, cute AC vents and power window switches are major features of i10. There is large storage space in the dash and central console. Large seats which give good support to the passenger, powerful AC, comfortable central console gear which can only be seen in larger SUVs are other features.



Driving and Comfort
All three cars have 1.2L petrol engines with high performance and mileage.
The 4 cylinder 1199cc engine which satisfies Euro-4 standards generates a max.power of 79.4Bhp @ 6200rpm and a max.torque of 108Nm @ 4400rpm. The reason for good pickup of Beat is the power delivered by the engine without encumbrance and the relatively light weight-965kg. Breaking performance is efficient and gear transmission is comfortable.
Maruti Ritz is powered by Suzuki's new 1.2L K-series petrol engine. The K-12 M engine satisfies Bharath-4 standards. The 4-cylinder 1197cc engine generates a max.power of 84Bhp @ 6000rpm and a max.torque of 113Nm @ 4500rpm. The seating and journy in the rear seat is comfortable. Console mounted gear as in i10 makes gear shift comfortable.
Hyundai i10 features a powerful, small sized, light weight super performance Kappa engine which generates a power of 79Bhp @ 5200rpm and a maximum torque of 112NM @ 4000rpm. The DOHC technology is responsible for silent and vibrationless working of this engine. Console mounted gear makes gear shift comfortable. Another major feature is electrical power steering. Hybrid seats and improved suspension makes journey comfortable. Top models include safety technologies such as ABS and airbags.

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

 

ope I have not got my hands on the Maruti Dzire[swift sedan].I am not amongst those lucky few.However the reviews of the Maruti Dzire are out and the one from thehindubusinessline is quite detailed

 

From the review what can be concluded is that though you will get the features of the SX4,the dzire will remain its baby brother.The dzire may after all not be a threat to the SX4.Rear legroom is just the same as the swift and only the angle of the seat has been adjusted.Maruti have not offered a beige trim and an upmarket kind of feel to the interiors mostly to avoid clashes with the SX4.NVH too is on the higher side.Maruti has tried its best to ensure a difference between the SX4 and the Dzire by making sure the SX4 feel more of an upmarket choice compared to the Dzire and I must say I did jump the gun and proclaim an early death for the SX4.However let me still see the car personally and then I will take a final call

 

Maruti have made rear visibility better which was one of the main complaints of the Swift hatch.The addition has not affected turning radius or ground clearance and extra weight is only 30 kg so the dzire should give more or less the same mileage as the swift hatchback and drive should also be exactly the same which is a good thing since the swift hatch is one fun to drive car

 

Beauty lies in the hand of the beholder,however the review suggests it may take some time for us to accept the looks of the Dzire.For the front Maruti has given a chrome grill which is not present in the Swift hatch.There is lavish use of chrome on the boot too and so also the instrument cluster which has a white backlight unlike the orange on the swift hatch.

 

 

The all important pricing issue,the cheapest variant LXi[petrol] should be priced at around Rs.4.5 lakhs while the top end ZDi[diesel] should be priced at around Rs.6.2 lakhs.Prices mentioned are ex-showroom New Delhi prices.Even though the Zdi does have all the bells and whistles it is not exactly cheap and I expect the Vdi[diesel] variant to be the most popular.However let me warn you there is going to be a huge waiting list for this car and you may have to wait for quite a long while before you could own one.

 

 

Oh and the answer to the mileage[FE] kya hai question?The most conservative figures suggest 14kmpl in city and 19 kmpl on highways[for the swift dzire diesel] and this is no record run I am talking about.These are figures you and I can achieve.

Looking at the prices Maruti does have a winner in its hands,now the question is only how fast can I get my car.

Source:-automobilindia.blogspot.com

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Maruti Suzuki Ritz

Maruti Suzuki Ritz

The Car will give i10 and i20 run for their money. From the Front the looks are European and it does look like pretty young girl on delhi Streets :D. The Curves are good and the Height of the car is also worth appreciating. The only thing that looks little awkward is the rear. They say its arrow design, however it looked like that some truck had bumped it hard. It does not looked very bad, but does not have a appeal either

 

Not very Impressed with the grey interiors as opposed to the classy looks of i10.The plastic used is in no way of High standards. Also, the Dash has a tachometer which came as a surprise to me as while driving you have to look into two different panels which could be distracting. Overall the height of the car is worth mentioning. youe can actually see the road very clearly. After the test drive my Hcity looked very low on riding height.
The Boot is spacious as compared to other hatchbacks and you can actually fold you rear seats to accomodate more stuff

 

The Front seats are quite comfortable and adjustable. The Legroom is ample as compared to Swift. A 5’9" footer can easily sit in front as well in rear. The only drawback is the Rear seats. First of all the seats are very much straight and on that they are not comfortable. So if you want a car for your family and usually go for long drives then look somewhere else as your family is surely going to complain.

I am a petrol car enthusiast. So how this diesel car faired. Well from outside the car does not produce much sound as compared to other diesel cars. However, during the initial gears 1st and 2nd the car does produce sound and its heard in the cabin clearly. However, I was amazed with the pickup, it so good and just fires up on 3rd and a slight press of Paddle. The Gear shifts were smooth with force feedback. The Gear is placed at such a excellenct position ust like i10 sportz and it feels so good to drive. The steering is little heavy on turns.

 

I liked a car and will surly recommend the diesel varient for people with heavy rate of Driving. I think all of the Muruti cars suffer from cabin space but this one does not but lacks the comfort of Driving

 

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Maruti Suzuki Swift Lxi

Maruti Suzuki Swift Lxi

 

Maruti Suzuki's Swift revolutionized the small-car market. Looks that were called radical and concept-car like make it stand out in a crowd. Suzuki's position as the world leader in manufacturing compact cars is well known.

With this popularity, the company put together great brains from India's 21 engineers and designers to create a unique model. With cutting edge technological features, 'Swift' was created with Japanese technology and European styling.

With the recent launch of the feature rich Fiat Grande Punto & Hyundai i20, Maruti Suzuki India has launched a limited edition variant of the Swift called the Swift Glam. The Maruti Suzuki Swift Glam limited edition is only available in the petrol.

 

The concept car like styling of the Swift makes it standout spectacularly in traffic, while its compact dimensions allow it to squeeze into crowded parking lots.

The interiors are well-appointed, simple to use, classy but are little cramped at the rear. The seats offer good support but legroom and shoulder room is at a premium. The rear passengers will find it rather uncomfortable owing to limited travel of feet under the front seats and lack of headroom.

As for the comfort, the Swift is fitted with front and rear electric windows. Central door locking facility is available only for the VXi and ZXi variants. All the three trims come equipped with 3-spoke steering wheel

The high-end Swift comes fully loaded with added safety features and accessories including automatic climate control, driver seat height adjuster, 12V accessory socket in the luggage area, electromagnetic type tailgate opener, rear window wiper and de-mister, dual front airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), keyless entry and seatbelt pre-tensioners

 

The Swift suffers in the ride quality department – the Chevy U-VA and Hyundai Getz offer better comfort levels. The damping is quite acceptable on regular roads but slightly severe treatment makes the suspension start acting up, jostling the passengers around. Handling is the sportiest among hatchbacks but the experience would have been a lot better had the tyres been better and wider

 

Source:-autos.maxabout.com

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Maruti Suzuki 2009 (India)

Maruti Suzuki 2009 (India)

Today, India's largest passenger car manufacturer has launched the new variant of its popular sedan model Maruti SX4. The newer version if Maruti SX4 is packed with the newer generation BS IV compliant petrol engine. Maruti has also launched two variants of Maruti SX4 which is packed with the automatic transmission gearboxes. The newly launched variants of Maruti SX4 are much more stylish than its earlier variants and it features with honey-comb front grille that makes its front appearance more aggressive. Some other newly added features that makes Maruti SX4 more luxurious and stylish are its dual tone beige dash board, 10-spoke stylish light weight alloy wheels, and wooden finish panels. The exteriors of this car is almost same as its older version but the interiors of Maruti SX4 revamped with exciting new features. All variants of Maruti SX4 are priced in the range of Rs 6.68 lacs to Rs 8.35 lacs (as exshowroom prices in New Delhi).

 

Available in 16V DOHC engine type Maruti SX4 is extremly powerful in delivering a displacement of 1586cc. With a power out-put of 102hp and with a torque of 145Nm Maruti SX4 is belived to be man among the list of cars. Presently the New Maruti SX4 is avaialble in five speed manual transmission. The EPS type of steering the chassis of Maruti SX4 is believed to be very powerful. Style and comfort are the two important pre-requisites of Maruti SX4. Beside this muscular body and very appealing dynamic exteriors are making Maruti SX4 a popular car among men. Moreover European design trends gives Maruti SX4 a sporty look. All helping to make this car a real debut in the Indian market.

With a 16V DOHC type engine the Maruti SX4 possess four cylinders with 16 valves with a piston displacement of 1586cc. The car is capable of delivering a maximum power output of 102 bhp at the rate of 5500rpm. Moreover the car can deliver a maximum torque of 145Nm at the rate of 4200rpm. Maruti SX4 offers a five speed manual transmission. Considering the chassis of the car we have a EPS type steering and brakes of ventilated disc in the front and drum type at the back. With a sitting capacity of five people along with a 50 litres fuel tank capacity this car is highly capacitive.

Considering the features of Maruti SX4 we have some comfort providing features like manual AC, single zone auto AC, heater, front door and front back seat pockets, center room lamp etc. Interiors of the car are provided with day/night rear view mirror, passenger vanity mirror, driver's ticket holder, accent rear and front door trims. With the instrumental panel of the car are added features like techometer, speedometer with illumination control, switch illumination color, information display (temp, clock), head light levelling, integrated stereo and a stereo remote.

Exterior fo the car include tubeless tyres, alloy wheels, full wheel cover, body colored bumpers, body colored side moulding, body colored outside door handle, high mount stop lamp, front fog lamps and rear fog lamps. Considering the safety the car is added with airbags for the driver and passanger, 3 point rear seats belt and two lamp belts, rear door of the car is child lock, front seat belts are height adjustable, side impact protection beam and iCATS all being available in the standard quality and variation.

Now Maruti SX4 is available in five variants that are Vxi and Zxi, Zxi Leather, ZXI AT, ZXI AT Leather. All variants of Maruti SX4 are available in seven different color varieties.

Power come performance, Sporty looks, dynamic design and style

 

Source:-cardekho.com

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