Pictures and details of Maruti Suzuki's new World car A-Star

Earlier posts:-
Maruti Suzuki Splash to replace Wagon R in 2008
Maruti Suzuki to show case new concept A star at AutoExpo

Pictures of the A-Star

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) will add two new compact cars, The Splash and all new Concept car A-Star to its current range of offerings in 2008. The A-Star which is world car will be launched in India in October next year. The A-Star will also be exported to Europe and will be showcased for the first time at the Auto Expo in January.

It will sport a 1 litre, Euro V-compatible, aluminum engine. The manual transmission for the car will be manufactured by Suzuki Powertrain India, a Suzuki subsidiary.

Apart from the A-Star, the company is also planning to introduce another global model Splash to India. The Splash will be powered by a 1.2 litre petrol and 1.3 litre diesel engine and might replace Wagon R and would compete with the Hyundai i10 - Getz.

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Maruti Suzuki Splash to replace Wagon R in 2008

Hyundai has recently scored a 10/10 from its i10. Just what Hyundai needed to boost up its market share after the falling sales figures of its good old Santro. Same is the case with Maruti, which is now facing stiff competition from Chev Spark, Getz prime, Indica, Santro, the i10.

To maintain its stronghold in the market Maruti- Suzuki is expected to replace Wagon R with the all new (Maruti) Suzuki Splash in 2008. The Suzuki Splash is a new MPV(Multi Purpose Vehicle) which was jointly developed with Opel. It debuted as a concept car at the 2006 Paris Auto Show and the production model debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. The Splash is slotted below the Swift in the lineup. The production model of Splash of the European markets is currently built in Esztergom, Hungary, by Magyar Suzuki Corporation, a Suzuki subsidiary that already builds Swift, SX4 and Ignis.
Pictures of the Maruti (Suzuki) Splash:-
Styling:-
The splash has a styling that lives upto its name, its not just another functional box shaped car but is youthful, fresh, energetic and spacious enough for five people with decent luggage. Apart from attractive styling, the splash also has best engineering. This includes safe and precise handling, outstanding ride comfort, a high degree of environmental compatibility, and optimum passive and active safety. The chassis, steering and brakes were adapted to the new parameters in extensive tests. The cabin combines a contemporary design with equipment that maximises user-friendliness.
Engine options:-
Splash comes with three engines options:-
1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine producing 65 PS.
1.2-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine developing 86 PS.
And a 1.3-litre common-rail direct injection deisel engine producing 75 PS.
The petrol engines are of advanced four-valve-per-cylinder design, offering a sophisticated combination of smoothness, low-end torque and fuel efficiency. All three engines come with 5-speed manual gearbox.
The one that is expected to make its debut in India is 1.0 litre version to compete with the Spark, i10 etc.

Technical specifications of Splash:-
Dimensions: 3,780mm (Length) 1,780mm (Width) 1,650mm (Height)
Wheelbase: 2,360mm
Engine:
1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine producing 65 PS.
1.2-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine developing 86 PS.
And a 1.3-litre common-rail direct injection deisel engine producing 75 PS.
Transmission: Four-speed automatic
Seating capacity: Five persons

A video of Suzuki splash:-

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Update:- Pictures and details of the new A-Star

New cars expected soon on Indian roads in 2008

New Car launches for 2008:
Was reading a lot these days about almost every automobile manufacturer bringing in a new model or two by year end or next year in India. Today an article on the Economic times compelled me to write about them. According to The ET atleast 20 new cars would be launched in India by next year end, amongst which the 1 Lakh Tata car also called as The peoples car, is the most hyped about and awaited car.
Update:- Tata 1 lakh car launched.
Picture of Santa Fe

Hyundai:-
The first car that would hit the roads would be Hyundai PA / P-A (i10) which would be positioned between Santro and Getz. Rumors are that the Hyundai Pa might also replace Santro which has been around for quite a while now. Another suv Hyundai Santa Fe is also expected in the fist half. The Santa Fe is available in 2.7 litre 185 bhp and 3.3 litre 242 bhp V6 engines. Price in overseas markets varies from $21,145 to $26,145. The Santa Fe can easily accommodate 7 persons.

Picture of Maruti Suzuki SplashMaruti :-
Maruti would be launching a hatchback called as The Splash in 1.1 / 1.2 litre petrol and 1.3 Litre diesel engines and would compete with the Hyndai Pa and would also eat into the market Share of recently launched Zen Estilo and Wagon R if at all it is not discontinued. Another Models would be Swift Sedan and diesel version of sx4.
Update:- Pictures and details of Maruti Suzuki's new A-Star

Picture of Skoda Fabia
Skoda :-
The Skoda Fabia is one of the most comfortable and spacious hatchbacks that has been doing well in the European markets. When launched in India it would be available in 1.2 lite petrol engine and 1.5 lite diesel. The design is extremely attractive and features un heard so far in any of the indian Hatachbacks. It would we priced around 5 to 6.5 lakhs and would compete with Getz, Swift, Uva, Honda Fit/ Jazz.

Picture of honda Fit Jazz
Honda :-
A completely new version of Honda city to take on Verna, SX4, Fiesta, etc. , a new HatchBack The Honda Fit/Jazz. in the small car segment and a new Accord in the premium segment. Honda Fit/Jazz is one spacious hatchback that i am personally waiting for which would be available in 1.4 litre cvt or 1.5 litre vtec engine or both would be real sporty and fun to drive car and very much successful world over.
Mahindra:-
Mahindra & Mahindra will introduce the new 2.2 litre engine for Scorpio (Eagle) in early 2008. A Logan HatchBack is also expected soon which would be as bad as the logan sedan as far as design is concerned but a wide bodied 5 door hatch back and extremely spacious one. And a big Ingenio competing with Toyota Innova.

Picture of Fiat Grande PuntoFiat:-
Fiat would bring in the diesel palio and the much awaited and successful hatchBack The Grande Punto which will have a 75bhp engine same as that in the Maruti swift. It would be another Spacious (Grande) car in the premium small car segment competing with the swift, Fit/Jazz, Getz, etc.
GM:-
Chevrolet Captiva a 5 seater suv with a 2 lite diesel engine capable of pumping 148 bhp and expected price os 20 lakhs in India. I am not very sure how successful this suv would be. But as far as the medium and premium small cars are concerned Indian buyers would be spoilt for choices.
So great year ahead for the 4 wheeler buyers in India. Stay tuned as i will cover each of these cars in greater detail over next few months.

Update:- We can expect to see almost all the new cars for 2008 in the upcoming Auto Expo 2008 in delhi.

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