Maruti A Star, by Maruti Suzuki India is a hatchback car designed and developed keeping in mind the young car lovers in the country. Recently, the largest passenger carmaker has introduced new and tempting variants of the energetic looking hatchback car. The Maruti A Star saw its launch three years ago, but was not able to catch-up the market as expected by the company. This was due to some practical reasons that were related to the interiors especially, which the company has now addressed in the scintillating new version of Maruti A Star. The exterior is basically the same, but with inclusion of two new colors it senses fresh feel and the adding up of rear spoiler has made the whole car appear new.
The interiors this time comes dressed up in elegant shade along with new seat fabric and to make the cabin roomier rear seats are offered with the foldable option. Stylish A Star is now more secure with optional safety features like ABS and airbags in the top-end model together with being trendy at same time by the incorporation of alloy wheels. Better late than never, all the new dazzling aspects make the vehicle A-true-Star. The new variants start from the price range of INR 3.6 Lakh and go up to INR 4.4 Lakh.
Maruti A Star Engine and Specifications
The New A Star carries the same tested and trusted K-series engine under its petite hood, and by the way this was the initial vehicle of Maruti Suzuki to shoulder this innovative engine. The 998cc K10B petrol power-train yields an optimum power of 67 PS at 6200 rpm in conjunction with peak torque of 90 Nm at 3500 rpm. This leveled torque has been serving exceptionally well, when it comes to jam-packed city traffic conditions.
Maruti A Star Exteriors
The car has got a distinct appearance with its European design ideology that at times makes you feel like a mini version of sports car. The New A Star has now got two exclusive new shades in the form of Glistening Grey and Pearl Caffeine Brown. The headlamps resemble the shape of water droplet sliding from the smooth bonnet. Furthermore, the bumpers, ORVMs and door handles are body colored along with the wide wheel arches and new alloys wheels beneath that have now provided the youth oriented hatchback a sporty stance. The notable change at the rear comes as a feature rear spoiler that tune-in well with the high-mounted brake lights at the back.
Maruti A Star Interiors
The New variants of Maruti A Star are up for the grabs with several brightened and young-looking interior elements that comprise of twin shade of `grey and beige’ with premium-n-sporty looking beige upholstery all around the cabin. The introduction of 50:50 rear split seats has enhanced the luggage/boot space comprehensively with ease. In the front compartment the seat head restraints are totally modified in order to create a feeling of space along with the improved leg room for the occupants at rear, which was an issue with the earlier versions. Considering the safety piece of the youth, the top variant A Star ZXi comes packed with the choice of ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) and airbags along with other regular safety features.
Maruti A Star Mileage
The frugal K-series engine of Maruti A Star emits low CO2 along with that it is also compliant to the new BS IV emission norms in the country and it capable enough to achieve a fuel economy of 19 km per litre, which comes validated from ARAI.