Thread: Maruti Suzuki Compact Car

Maruti Suzuki's compact car concept, the A-Star was showcased earlier this year at the Delhi Auto Expo. It will ake it to showrooms in India. However, the production A-Star is a lot different than the aggressive concept that was displayed. It is a four-door small car unlike the two-door model shown and incorporates a more modest front with simpler headlamps and front grille design.



The latest generation K-series engine from Maruti will make its entry into India through the A-Star. We can expect a Lo-litre three cylinder engine to be the first option. Later, a 1.2 -litre engine which is provided in the Maruti Splash available overseas might also be on offer. This will put the A-Star in competition with the i10Kappa in the domestic market. A diesel option may be on the cards. Maruti is also in talks with FIAT for a two cylinder engine which might of lesser capacity for their upcoming models. The expected price of the A-Star will be around.