Nissan Motor Co. (NMC) plans to buy small cars Suzuki A-Star from Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSI). Realization of this year also an amount not less. Thus this news leaked Managing Director & Chief Executive of MSI, as quoted by AP news agency, recently.
There is information saying that Nissan ordered 35 000 units. However Kimonobu Tokuyama, Managing Director of MSI stretch if the number 29 000 units.
Nissan confirmed in the contract to buy the A-Star from Maruti to then be sold in Europe. Only, his name Pixo.
"Suzuki A-Star matic appeared, in Addition to market development, as well as the ever Increasing traffic congestion," said General Manager of Marketing at MSI.
Although the vehicles are small, have many privileges for the size class. For Vxi variant equipped with ABS and a height adjustable driver's seat. While the variant Zxi, maticnya transmission equipped with four teeth.
Problem machines, KB-Series 3-cylinder (reportedly, the same as the Nissan March the which will from be marketed in Indonesia) Had been taking MPFi system. Hence, Maruti claims fuel consumption in the city cans be 14 km per liter and on the highway 19 km per liter.
Whew, if it is Suitable to enter Indonesia through the congestion is so severe. Especially if the price of cans be below 100 million, even without the ABS or cans That seats be set. Because small Suzuki circulating in Indonesia, Karimum Estilo and Splash (1,200 cc) no maticnya.
Specifications of Maruti A-Star
Engine type: 1.0L K10B I-3 (Both In and LXI LXI (Met) Model)
Transmission: 5-speed Manual (Both In and LXI LXI (Met) Model)
Brake System: Front Disc Brake and Rear Drum Brakes (Both In and LXI LXI (Met) Model)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 35 liters, (Both In and LXI LXI (Met) Model)
Colors: Arctic White, Azure Grey, Bright Red, Desert Brown, Healing Green, Midnight Black, Paradise Blue, Silky Silver, Sunlight Copper
Bumpers: Colored According to Model Color, (Both In and LXI LXI (Met) Model)
Exterior: Body Colored Bumpers, tubeless Tyres, Wheel Covers. (In Both Base and Inspire Model)
Comfort and Convenience: Power Steering, Air Conditioning, Cup Holder. (Both In and LXI LXI (Met) Model)
Safety: Child Safety Door Locks, Crumple Zones. (Both In and LXI LXI (Met) Model)
Fuel Economy: Maruti A-star average for city petrol is 17.4 km / l and 5.19 for highway (A-Star Lxi, A-Star Vxi, A-Star Zxi, A-Star AT VXI) and Maruti A-Star A-Star AT VXI petrol averages for city is 13.5 km / l and 17.5 in highway
Not wanting to miss the French car giant also, Peugeot and Citroen. Both use Mitsubishi products, such as i-MiEV for environmentally friendly vehicles and there are still other models