Maruti Suzuki A-star Review

 In the growing and accelerated journey of the Indian car industry, Maruti Suzuki A-star is a marvel that marks a beginning of the small car revolution. With a high degree of vivacity, the car holds an attitude that knows no boundaries and is created at a juncture where technology meets innovation and enthusiasm.

The scintillating A-star is made in India for the global market to meet European standards. It shines above all with its brilliant styling, superior engineering, excellent performance, and unmatched fuel efficiency. In addition, the eco-friendly characteristics of the car add extra worth and shine to the already blazing star. It is designed to meet the 'end of life vehicle' (ELV) specifications according to which the cars components are up to 85% recyclable. This global car is also presented with the most dynamic Penta Drive, a zenith of five world class features.

Maruti Suzuki A-star is the first car from Maruti Suzuki fitted with the latest invention in engine technology, the new generation KB Series engine. Powered with the K10B engine, the car is cautiously designed to meet the present as well as future emission norms in India as well as overseas. In the present scenario, the car's engine is in compliance with the BS-III emission norms. In India, the car is available in three variants, LXi, VXi, and the top-end version ZXi.

The innovative and powerful KB engine in the A-star churns out 66 bhp @ 6200 rpm and a torque of 90 Nm @ 3500 rpm. The engine is mated with a 5-speed manual transmission.

This new Star is designed keeping in mind Indian road conditions and aspirations of Indian consumers. With a turning radius of 4.5 metres and a ground clearance of 170 mm, the A-star boasts of improved performance and high acceleration. The McPherson strut and coil spring front suspension and an independent trailing link at the rear helps in precise road handling and enhances riding comfort.

Artistically crafted with detail, precision, and wild imagination, Maruti Suzuki A-star delivers impressive aesthetics. The overall design of the car is a true reflection of the contemporary European tastes. The brilliant aerodynamic design along with a host of appealing features like sweeping expressive lamps, comet shaped tail lamps, striking bumper, and a wide sporty grille with good engine ventilation adds to the exciting impression of the car exterior.

Coming to A-star's interior, it is a blend of modernity and ethnicity. Peep into the car to rejoice in the world of technology, advancement, and innovations. The interior holds a well-carved aero-dashboard with an integrated car audio system with AUX-in facility. An impressive instrumentation with a smart tacho pod, digital trip meter, odometer, fuel gauge, and clock adds to the engaging ambience of the car.

Maruti Suzuki has fitted the best-in-class safety technologies to ensure safety of its valued customers. Some of the best safety features in the car include the high rigid body structure, crushable structure energy dispersing frame, airbags, and anti-lock brakes. The crushable structure of the car is attributed to a new concept known as Total Effective Control Technology (TECT) concept. According to this concept, the structure of the car absorbs impact energy away from the car passengers in case of collisions.