Suzuki A-Star car launched

The A-Star concept car is a hatchback powered by a 1-litre petrol engine, to be made well within all emission regulations of the Euro 5 norms and a carbon dioxide emission lower than those of European competitors. The A-Star has a prominent front grille, angular headlights, and thin-strip tail-lights flowing onto the rear door. The A-Star is the fifth world car launched by Suzuki after the Swift, Grand Vitara, SX4 and Splash.

The A-Star has been jointly designed by Maruti Suzuki and Suzuki Motor Corporation. The design is mainly European with some Indian accents. Designed by two Indians, Saurabh Singh and Kumar Gogu, at Maruti Suzuki India's research and development team, the A-Star has a design that derives its inspiration from an elephant's trunk, its eyes and curves of flower petals.

The Suzuki launch coincided with the unveiling of other car makers’ vehicles at the Pragati Maidan. While General Motors launched its premier sports utility vehicle, Chevrolet Captiva, expected to take on the Honda CR-V and Mitsubishi Pajero, German giant Volkswagen said that it would introduce new models including Jetta and Phaeton in 2008.

Quick Specs:
Powertrain: Font engined, front wheel drive 1.0L engine

Tyres: 205/45 R17

Transmission: 5 speed manual

Length: 3580mm

Width: 1680mmHeight: 1400mm

Wheelbase: 2360mm