2011 Maruti Suzuki Kizashi Launched In India Yesterday - Specifications, Features, Price

Putting an end to the rumors regarding the launch of a new luxury car, Maruti Suzuki India, launched its much awaited luxury sedan "Maruti Suzuki Kizashi" yesterday. The new Maruti Kizashi marks Maruti's debut into the upper end of the market. Since the last 1.5 years, there had been rumors regarding Kizashi, but Maruti officially announced the launch only recently.
The new Maruti Kizashi is powered by 2.4litre petrol engine which delivers it a maximum power of 178PS. The new Maruti Kizashi comes in two variants - Automatic Transmission priced at Rs.17.5-lakh and Six-Speed Manual Transmission at Rs.16.5-lakh.

Maruti Suzuki has positioned Kizashi as a sports sedan and will be available from next month onwards. The Kizashi is equipped with unique safety and luxury features and will be manufactured at Suzuki Motor Corporation's Sagara plant in Japan and imported to India as a completely built-up unit (CBU).
Maruti claims a mileage of 12.53km/l in the automatic model and 12.45km/l in manual model. Kizashi can be booked at the Maruti-Suzuki Showrooms with an initial deposit of Rs.50,000/-
Maruti had launched Kizashi in Japan in 2009 and later in United States. In Maruti Suzuki India's MEO(Managing Executive Officer) Mayank Pareek, "Kizashi is not about volumes... this sedan will further expand our portfolio in the market. Though such luxury car segment now occupies just 2.8 percentage of the Indian car market, in future we see this going up fast. This launch is in preparation for the future."



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Maruti Kizashi Launch Date in February 2011

Most awaited car Maruti Kizashi is all set to be launched in the India on 2nd February, 2011. The Maruti Suzuki Kizashi will be available at a price rance of Rs. 12 to Rs. 15 lakh. Maruti Kizashi will be the competitor for of Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla Altis and Volkswagen Jetta at the lower end, and Honda Accord and Toyota Camry at the upper end.

As per a recent statement given to PTI, Maruti Suzuki India Managing Executive Officer (Marketing & Sales) Mayank Pareek said, "This (Kizashi) is our attempt to be future ready, as we believe the A4 and A5 segment (luxury) is going to grow. It is small at the moment but the way the economy is growing, this segment is going to be big."

"There are nine million Maruti Suzuki customers at present. Many of them want to move up and have been asking after the SX4, what next? What we are doing here is to provide them options in luxury segment," Mr. Pareek said.

Maruti Kizashi model will be launched in India in both manual and automatic transmission versions. Maruti Kizashi will be the most expensive car in India for Maruti Suzuki.

SUZUKI KIZASHI

Maruti has had its foot stuck in the small car doorway for quite a while now. But now with the new Kizashi, the company has confirmedly stepped into the luxury car segment. We have got our hands on the new luxury saloon from the Suzuki stable and here are our first impressions.

In flesh, the Kizashi looks quite impressive sitting on those large 17inch wheels – it gives the saloon a lot of attitude. Though it’s unmistakably a Suzuki in its design, the Kizashi possesses an added flair. The front has a large open-mouthed look with the bonnet crease flowing in a singular line in ‘U’ shape under the air dam. It sports the typical honey comb and the double barrel headlamps add some zing. From the side profile, the Kizashi looks well proportioned, tightly skinned saloon with a sporty stance. The rear is nice too with the C pillar flowing all the way down to the smart tail lamps. What’s also nice is the smartly styled double exhaust pipes in chrome.

The cabin is probably the best we have come across in a Maruti Suzuki. The saloon comes with good quality interiors with just a few plastics that are not up to the mark. We like the flat integrated central console and the retro looking dials with chrome rings. Splashes of chrome add some life to the other wise basic looking cabin. The good thing is that the Kizashi is available in only one trim level – be it the automatic or the manual – so you get everything that Suzuki has on offer: smart leather upholstery, multi function steering wheel, cruise control, push button start, dual zone automatic climate control, CD/MP3 player with USB port, adjustable power seats, rear seat armrest, and 60:40 split rear seats.

The Kizashi comes loaded with safety features too –such as ABS with EBD, ESP, hill assist, pre-tensioner seat belts, engine immobilizer, lane change indicators, dual front airbags, side airbags for front seats and curtain airbags for front and rear passengers.

Under the hood lies the same 4-cylinder, 16 valve 2.4litre DOHC motor that powers the Grand Vitara. However, the improved 2393cc VVT motor now churns out 175.5bhp while developing 23.4kgm of max torque – a nominal improvement over the Vitara’s output figures.

Take the car for a spin around the city and you will realize that the bottom end is not a strong point of this car. It can also get a bit jerky in the city with sudden surges of power, but take it out on a highway the Kizashi comes into its own. It makes its way to 3 digit speeds quite quickly and is able to cruise comfortably. You have to work the gears a bit to get the best out of this car and once you get used to it, the saloon performs well in city traffic too. The 6-speed manual gear box feels a bit rubbery – we would have preferred a more positive shift. The engine gets a bit buzzy at higher revs and is quite audible inside the cabin.

Kizashi is also available with a CVT gear box. After taking this car for a spin, we felt that the CVT is a bit sluggish. It also has that typical rubber-band effect -where you feel the engine is revving more than the car is actually accelerating. A traditional automatic gearbox would have sufficed. However, the Kizashi is well equipped and comes with paddle shifts for the automatic variant, which means if you can switch to manual mode if you care less about the auto box’s functioning. In the manual mode the gearbox reacts quite quickly to inputs and shifts up or down on demand.

Out on the highway, the steering feels a bit numb at dead centre but after that it turns quickly and responds to inputs positively. What adds the Kizashi’s luxury car appeal is that is feels planted on the road, even at high speeds.

What is sacrificed due to its relatively compact dimensions and a sporty feel is legroom. Yes, at 2700mm, the Kizashi’s wheelbase is as long as the Honda Civic’s, but this car is likely to be priced in between the Civic and the Accord, and it it falls short of the competition with the interior space it offers. Legroom is more like the VW Jetta’s or Skoda Laura’s. And rear seat comfort is just as good, if not better, with the well bolstered seat supporting you in the right places. You don’t really miss the legroom unless there is someone really tall seated up front. The centre of the rear seat is slightly raised too, which means that although a third passenger can fit in, he will not be too comfortable. Boot space is not impressive when compared to others in this class, but its offering of 461litres is pretty adequate.

Maruti knows the Indian road conditions well and the engineers have tuned the suspension prioritizing on ride quality. The Kizashi’s ride is quite flat making the cabin a comfortable place to be. It absorbs all the bumps and potholes without really letting them affect to the passenger much.

The Kizashi is definitely the most luxurious Suzuki yet, but does it have what it takes to match up to its counterparts? Maybe not, because it trails behind in certain key areas. But with time the Kizashi tends to grows on you. It’s very well equipped, has comfortable back seats, good ride quality and comes with the peace of mind the Maruti brand brings. Plus, Maruti have always been known to price their cars well and price will be a key factor in the Kizashi's success in India.

Maruti Suzuki SX4 Gifted To Saina Nehwal Photos

Saina Nehwal, one of India’s best sports personality gets a superb gift from country’s largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki Ltd. As promised, a Maruti Suzuki SX4 was delivered to Saina Nehwal (Common Wealth Games Winner) By Mr.Tarun Garg (General Manager Sales), Maruti Suzuki ltd.

1) Vehicle kept ready for delivery

2) Delivery of SX4

3) Handing over of Key

4) Celebrating the occasion with her family & neighbours

5) Giving demonstration of SX4 Automatic vehicle

6) Taking Test Drive of new SX4

Source: Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Ritz; More than 1 Lakh Maruti Ritz Sold

Maruti Ritz has joined the league of most successful models in the Indian car market after Alto and Swift. The car crossed one lakh sales figure in a span of 17 months of its launch. "We are overwhelmed by the terrific response given by our customers to the Maruti Suzuki Ritz," MSI Managing Executive Officer (Marketing and Sales) Mayank Pareek said, claiming that the car was the fastest to cross the one lakh sales milestone in the premium compact car segment.

Ritz' sales are attributed to its contemporary looks and attitude apart from its brand value and engineering lending it fuel efficiency, reliability and performance. Maruti Ritz was launched in May 2009 is currently priced between Rs 4.05 lakh and Rs 4.96 lakh for the petrol version and Rs 4.79 lakh and Rs 5.14 lakh for the diesel variant. It had also crossed its 50,000 sales market in record time as well.

The Ritz has been developed on Swift platform and is positioned in the premium hatchback segment. The car has been specifically designed for the Indian customers where Maruti Suzuki engineers worked with the Suzuki design team in Japan to co-design the new car and carry out India-specific change.

Source: CarTradeIndia.com

Maruti-Suzuki Launched Limited Edition Swift In India

No.1 car manufacturer in India, Maruti-Suzuki has launched a limited-edition of the Maruti-Suzuki Swift, their premium small car brand. The new limited "Swift One Million Edition" comes in a specially created "Goldsmith Black" colour and features like 'new graphics, special integrated stereo with USB and speakers, luxurious leather seats, cushions, foot mats and an artistic decal on the exteriors' are available in it.
The new limited-edition swift celebrates Maruti-Suzuki's achievement of selling 1-million cars a year, accomplished in late March. The one millionth car that was sold out from the company's Manesar plant was a Swift. According to Maruti-Suzuki, 'The interiors of the Swift One Million Edition have aesthetics of a commemorative edition'.

Specifications
The Specifications of One Million Edition Swift are:

MARUTI SWIFT ONE MILLION EDITION SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE	1.2-litre, K-Series
BODY TYPE	Hatchback
SEGMENT	B+ Segment
FUEL TYPE	Petrol
MAX. POWER	84bhp @ 4000rpm
MAX. TORQUE	115Nm @ 4500rpm
L x W x H	3760 x 1690 x 1530 (mm)
SUSPENSION	McPherson Strut, Torsion Beam, Coil Spring
BRAKES	Front :- Disk Rear :- Drum
TYRES	165/80 R14
TOP SPEED	160 kmph
SEATING CAPACITY	5
TURNING RADIUS	4.70 metres
BOOT SPACE	232.00 litres
STEERING	Power
GEAR TRANSMISSION	5 - Speed Manual
KERB WEIGHT	1000 kg
GROUND CLEARANCE	170 mm
TANK CAPACITY	43.00 litres
PRICE (Delhi ex-show room)	Rs. 4,83,079/-

Additional Swift Features in One Million Edition

• Available in Goldsmith Black Shade
• New Body Graphics and Decals
• Leather Interiors
• Leather Cushions
• Foot Mats
• Dash Integrated Music System

The Maruti-Suzuki Swift One Million Edition is available in VXi variant (Petrol) at a price of Rs. 4,83,079/- (Delhi ex-showroom price). Only 1000 units of the limited edition swift are on offer. Some months ago, Swift created a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Swift cars.




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Maruti Suzuki Five CNG Models Launched in India: Price Rs. 3.23 to 7.47 Lakhs Range

The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki today unveiled its flagship CNG engine technology, 'intelligent-Gas Port Injection' or i-GPI on five popular models. The CNG vehicles were unveiled by Mr. Jairam Ramesh, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) Environment and Forests in the presence of senior government dignitaries and Maruti Suzuki management team. The models include SX4, Eeco, WagonR, Estilo and Alto and are being launched in Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Gujrat. With this initiative, the CNG footprint of the company spreads across entry level cars, compact cars, sedans and MPV segments.

On the occasion, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava said, "We are happy to bring contemporary CNG technology to the Indian customer. We are confident customers would value our i-GPI technology that is safe, reliable, clean, responsive and environment friendly. Adapting the CNG technology in our vehicles is another step to keep low cost of ownership for our customers."

Shinzo Nakanishi Managing Director & CEO Maruti Suzuki India said, "The development is significant on multiple counts. This is the first instance when a car manufacturer has developed and launched factory-fitted technologically superior CNG engines in India. Compressed Natural Gas is environment friendly and also reduce country's dependence on imported fuels. Maruti Suzuki's big ticket entry into CNG fuel segment augurs well for the environment."

Peppy & Responsive 'Intelligent-GPI Technology'

The i-GPI or Intelligent Gas Port Injection bi-fuel technology offers an intelligent ride. Intelligent as it ensures more power vis-à-vis retro-fitted CNG vehicles and offers a peppier ride experience at par with that of a petrol-fuelled engine, while achieving high fuel efficiency at the same time. The factory fitted CNG vehicles score very high on safety and reliability vis-à-vis the aftermarket retro-fitted options. Maruti Suzuki CNG vehicles pass through all the quality checks, processes and systems similar to a regular car manufactured at Maruti Suzuki plants.

Service Support Across The Country:

As the CNG technology is factory fitted the customers will enjoy the full warranty benefits including extended warranty. To top it all, the CNG vehicles from Maruti Suzuki will enjoy the nationwide back up of over 2700 Maruti Service Stations.

The simultaneous launch of five CNG vehicles with the same contemporary technology demonstrates the company's intent and future readiness to produce environmentally friendly vehicles in large numbers.

Steps in Environment Care:

Maruti Suzuki has the distinction of introducing a host of environment friendly programmes ahead of government regulations and the industry. This includes implementing End of Life Vehicle (ELV) programme ¿ where harmful elements like Lead, Cadmium, Chromium and Mercury are not used in making vehicles. Maruti Suzuki produced the first BS-IV and E-10 compliant engines much ahead of regulations coming to force in the country. Developing a factory-fitted CNG engine is another effort by the Company to contribute to a clean environment.

Technology Up:

The factory fitted CNG vehicles use advanced Intelligent Gas Port Injection technology. Maruti Suzuki R&D team has integrated this technology with the Company's range of engines and products to bring the benefits to the consumers.

In a leap over alternative aftermarket options, the i-GPI technology is a Dual ECU (Engine Control Unit) technology. This highly reliable system delivers accurate amounts of gas to the engine thus ensuring improved and consistent performance under various driving conditions.

The i-GPI technology uses separate injectors for each cylinder. Based on inputs from the ECU, metered CNG quantity is injected to the engine through gas ports. The quantity of CNG required for different driving conditions is controlled by the dedicated ECU, leading to more efficient fuel usage. Similar to the usual pre-launch evaluation, each of the cars with i-GPI CNG technology has been extensively tested for around 2 lakh kilometers in varied terrains. In addition, over 3,000 hours of bench tests have validated the design and performance to bring unmatchable combination of performance and reliability for the customers.

While working on the new CNG technology, Maruti Suzuki engineers focused on critical aspects of safety, reliability and performance.

CNG For The Future:

Government of India has committed to developing the infrastructure and network of the CNG stations across the country. This is in line with government's aim to reduce the dependence on import of fossil fuels. With the discovery of large gas reserves in the country the network of CNG supplies is set to expand rapidly in near future. Maruti Suzuki's launch of CNG technology vehicles will help create the eco system for use of a clean and cost effective fuel in India.

The Ex-showroom Delhi price (Rs Lakh) of Maruti Suzuki CNG Vehicles is as Under:

Maruti Alto Lxi CNG Price - Rs. 3.23 Lakh

Maruti Eeco CNG 5-seater Ac Price - Rs.3.64 Lakh

Maruti SX4 Vxi CNG Price - Rs. 7.47 Lakh

Maruti WagonR Lxi CNG Price - Rs. 4.11 Lakh

Maruti Estilo Lxi CNG Price - Rs. 4.05 Lakh

Source: Maruti Suzuki India

NEW MARUTI ALTO K 10 REVIEW, FEATURES

Maruti Suzuki Alto is one of the best selling cars from Maruti. It has played a keyrole in making Maruti India's top car manufacturer. The Maruti Alto is the best selling car in its category. The grand success of Alto and increasing competition from other manufacturers made Maruti think about modifying Maruti Alto. The result is new Maruti Alto K 10 with more pickup and various new features. Let's go through the features of Maruti Alto:

Design & Styling
As mentioned earlier, Alto is one of the most sold cars from Maruti. As a result, the design of Alto has become outdated. First thing Maruti did was refreshing the design of Alto. Length has been increased by 125mm. Changes have been made in the engine bay inorder to make place for bigger k-series engine. New bumper, fog lamp and headlamp adds to the beauty of new Maruti Alto k 10. Changes have also been made to the sides. They are new rub rails, 13" tyres and new wheel caps. Out dated rubber mounted rear glass gave way to modern glass fixing.
The new steering and gear knob gives a cool look to the interior. Seats have also been modified. Even though the integrated headrests in the front seats are not adjustable, they are comfortable. Improved seat fabrics also increases the comfort. The bootspace in the front has improved compared to that of the previous model. Rear parcel tray, Body color bumpers, Door trim fabric, Electronic trip meter, Full wheel cover, Immobilizer, Child lock, Fog lamp, Power Window and Central Locking are other standard features.

Driving
The performance of k 10 engine in Alto is better than that of Wagon R, Estilo and A-star. The pickup and smoothness of new Alto is far better than that of the other cars with the same engine. Larger 13" tyres provide better comfort, stability and steering response. The changes made to the gear knob and new linkage cable shift transmission makes driving comfortable.
The new alto is a perfect city car too. The top speed of new Maruti Alto k 10 is 138km. All models have a/c and power steering.

Price
The ex-sshowroom price of Maruti Alto K 10 is:
LXi - Rs.3.03lakhs
VXi - Rs.3.16lakhs



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MARUTI ALTO K10 - SPECIFICATIONS, FEATURES, PRICE

New Maruti Alto K-10 Specifications

MARUTI ALTO K10 SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE	998cc, 3 - Cylinder, MPFi,KB series, Petrol Engine
MAX. POWER	67Bhp @ 6200rpm
MAX. TORQUE	90Nm @ 3500rpm
CAR BODY TYPE	Hatchback
SEGMENT	B Segment
SUSPENSION	Front:- McPherson Strut Rear:- Coil Spring gas filled shocks
TRANSMISSION	5 - Speed Manual
BRAKES	Front:- Disk Rear:- Drum
TYRES	145/80 R 12
L x W x H	3495 x 1475 x 1460 (mm)
SEATING CAPACITY	5
WHEELBASE	2360 mm
KERB WEIGHT	705 kg
STEERING	Power
TURNING RADIUS	4.6 m
GROUND CLEARANCE	160 (mm)
FUEL TANK	36 Liters
MILEAGE	19.73 km/L
PRICE	Rs. 3,50,000/- (Vxi variant)

Maruti Alto K10 major features are:-

• Best in class fuel economy
• Ease of Drive and Handling
• Optimum performance
• CATS - Intelligent Computerised Anto-Theft System
• A/C without climate control
• Body Color Bumpers
• Trip Meter - 2
• Remote boot
• Manual Driver seat adjustment
• Remote Fuel Filler
• Optional Music System
• Door Mirror on the driver side
• Tinted Glass
• Folding rear seats

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