sushil44
12-19-2008, 09:50 AM
India had much to cheer about at the 2008 Paris Motor Show as Suzuki debuted its all-new Alto - a car that was conceptualized by designers of MarutiŽSuzuki right here in India. Like the Hyundai ilo, with whom it'll compete tooth and nail, India will be the sole production hub for the new Alto. The car, however, will in all likelihood still be known as the A-Star in the Indian market when it's launched later this month (November '08).
While it's not quite as stunning as the concept first shown at the Auto Expo in January, it's still a well executed design. The interior, which will share several pieces of trim with its larger corporate cousins, is well put together and quite comfortable.
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Although the, small rear windows of the European version made the back seat feel a little hemmed in. Furthermore, the rear windows of the car on display in Paris only flipŽopen sideways and don't roll down presumably this will change on the Indian version. Also, you may also notice the absence of a glove box.
The A-Star will be launched with Suzuki's new Euro-V compliant 1.0 liter K-series engine, which is expected to produce just under 70 horsepower. The car is expected to come in under 4lakhs, and slot between the Wagon R and Swift - right in the heart of ilO territory. We envision a battle brewing.
While it's not quite as stunning as the concept first shown at the Auto Expo in January, it's still a well executed design. The interior, which will share several pieces of trim with its larger corporate cousins, is well put together and quite comfortable.
53
Although the, small rear windows of the European version made the back seat feel a little hemmed in. Furthermore, the rear windows of the car on display in Paris only flipŽopen sideways and don't roll down presumably this will change on the Indian version. Also, you may also notice the absence of a glove box.
The A-Star will be launched with Suzuki's new Euro-V compliant 1.0 liter K-series engine, which is expected to produce just under 70 horsepower. The car is expected to come in under 4lakhs, and slot between the Wagon R and Swift - right in the heart of ilO territory. We envision a battle brewing.