Spotted: Maruti Suzuki Splash And A-star - Page 24 - Team-BHP

blue_pulsar · 10th October 2008, 22:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

the A-Star will be launched on November 18, according to reliable dealer sources.

Great News! Hope they price it like a Maruti. Anywhere below the WagonR would be great.

ankit.jhamb · 10th October 2008, 23:49

@sidindica
any details about the pricing/variants of the car,the dealer must have got some info. on that part also.

live2drive · 11th October 2008, 00:54

I must say MUL doing a great job... Getting new beatiful cars on indian roads...
Cheers!!

Car-Agey · 13th October 2008, 12:29

Here is a video of the New Alto (A-Star)

YouTube - 2009 Suzuki Alto

madhokritesh · 15th October 2008, 23:24

A friend who works for a Maruti Dealer told me that the Sales training for the A Star starts tomm for the Mumbai region, and the cars expected to be on roads by 1st week of Nov.

madhokritesh · 15th October 2008, 23:24

A friend who works for a Maruti Dealer told me that the Sales training for the A Star starts tomm for the Mumbai region, and the cars expected to be on roads by 1st week of Nov. Does anyone from other cities have more info on this?

aaggoswami · 15th October 2008, 23:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by madhokritesh

A friend who works for a Maruti Dealer told me that the Sales training for the A Star starts tomm for the Mumbai region, and the cars expected to be on roads by 1st week of Nov. Does anyone from other cities have more info on this?

Mostly the news article state that the car is expected in mid-November. Its infact a news that the car are expected to be in showrooms by 1st week of November. This means that the launch is quite near.
However, did your friend tell you about
1) Any news about the exact specs of the car specially the engine ?
2) Is the price around 4 lakhs or the introductory prices are going to be less ?
or he will come to know about this tomorrow ?

Do update us if you have got any news.

madhokritesh · 15th October 2008, 23:40

The team Leaders frm the dealers had the training today, wots heard is that its a 1000cc 3cylinder car, looks nice and cute, and shud be priced in the range of 3.50-4.25 price range. Will confirm more tomm after the guy finishes the training.

mtnrajdeep · 16th October 2008, 11:07

I understand that the dealer training in Hyderabad has already started and they mentioned that cars will be available from October end onwards!

madhokritesh · 16th October 2008, 11:12

3 A Stars have reached for the training process, so keep ur eyes open Mumbai guys u might spot it anywhere around places near the Maruti Dealers/Workshops.

EDIT - The 3 cars i guess wud be the 3 varients that its gonna be available in, any inputs from other cities from people close to Maruti dealers?

ram_hyundai · 16th October 2008, 11:34

Yes guys a-star training programme starts today and i happen to be in it.Its a day loong programme for the sales team and 3 hrs session for top management.it would end by 5:30pm.Will update as soon as its over.A car has reached cochin.The color for the same is very similar to the purple fussion in zen estilo.Cars would be selling from mid november or probably november last.
ram

speedzak · 16th October 2008, 12:24

Man! How I miss not being in Cochin!
So, the price bracket is pretty much confirmed to be above wagonR? It would've been better if it could start lower. :wish:

sidindica · 16th October 2008, 20:11

Launch Date: November 18, 2008

varients- Lxi, Vxi, Zxi

lxi-A/C, P/S, body coloured bumpers

Vxi-Lxi+ tachometer mounted on-dash, power windows, central locking, vanity mirror, wheel caps, front fog lamps etc

Zxi-ABS, dual airbags, integrated stereo with cd/mp3/wma etc.

engine-1 liter 3 cylinder k-series all aluminium with 64 ps.

price-unknown.

the car will be coming tomorrow at tivoli garden, mehrauli, New Delhi where training is currently going on. If possible (AND RISKY), i will try to take some snaps and post it.
otherwise, I should have some more info tomorrow.

the aforementioned information is largely accurate as per internal training material.

9thsphinx · 16th October 2008, 20:14

nice. Does anyone else think the concept A-star is sexy as hell for a small car? Though, I know the actual production model is nice, but doesnt have that oomph factor!

aaggoswami · 16th October 2008, 20:18

Is ABS optional in VXi just like it is in Swift ?
Any information on the space like boot space ( ltrs ) ?
Which gearbox ? The same old in Wagon R/Alto or the one used with G series in Swift or the one used in SX4 with M series engines ?

10th October 2008, 23:49	#347 (permalink)
ankit.jhamb BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new delhi Posts: 545	@sidindica any details about the pricing/variants of the car,the dealer must have got some info. on that part also. __________________ ankit jhamb MARUTI SWIFT DZIRE -2008 MARUTI SUZUKI BALENO-2005 HYUNDAI SANTRO-2002 MARUTI 800-1994

16th October 2008, 11:12	#355 (permalink)
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: THANE Posts: 328	3 A Stars have reached for the training process, so keep ur eyes open Mumbai guys u might spot it anywhere around places near the Maruti Dealers/Workshops. EDIT - The 3 cars i guess wud be the 3 varients that its gonna be available in, any inputs from other cities from people close to Maruti dealers? Last edited by madhokritesh : 16th October 2008 at 11:13.

16th October 2008, 11:34	#356 (permalink)
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: trivandrum,alleppey Posts: 1,807 View My Garage	Yes guys a-star training programme starts today and i happen to be in it.Its a day loong programme for the sales team and 3 hrs session for top management.it would end by 5:30pm.Will update as soon as its over.A car has reached cochin.The color for the same is very similar to the purple fussion in zen estilo.Cars would be selling from mid november or probably november last. ram __________________ *Back home after a looong break he he he*

16th October 2008, 20:11	#358 (permalink)
sidindica Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tropical Loveland, India Posts: 1,293 View My Garage	preliminary details-new Maruti A-star Launch Date: November 18, 2008 varients- Lxi, Vxi, Zxi lxi-A/C, P/S, body coloured bumpers Vxi-Lxi+ tachometer mounted on-dash, power windows, central locking, vanity mirror, wheel caps, front fog lamps etc Zxi-ABS, dual airbags, integrated stereo with cd/mp3/wma etc. engine-1 liter 3 cylinder k-series all aluminium with 64 ps. price-unknown. the car will be coming tomorrow at tivoli garden, mehrauli, New Delhi where training is currently going on. If possible (AND RISKY), i will try to take some snaps and post it. otherwise, I should have some more info tomorrow. the aforementioned information is largely accurate as per internal training material. Last edited by sidindica : 16th October 2008 at 20:15.

16th October 2008, 20:14	#359 (permalink)
9thsphinx BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 107 View My Garage	nice. Does anyone else think the concept A-star is sexy as hell for a small car? Though, I know the actual production model is nice, but doesnt have that oomph factor! __________________ _________________________ 2008 Honda Civic 1.8S 2005 Hyundai Santro Xing XG 2000 Honda City Type2 1.3EXi

11th October 2008, 00:54	#348 (permalink)
live2drive BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 398 View My Garage	I must say MUL doing a great job... Getting new beatiful cars on indian roads... Cheers!!

15th October 2008, 23:24	#350 (permalink)
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: THANE Posts: 328	A friend who works for a Maruti Dealer told me that the Sales training for the A Star starts tomm for the Mumbai region, and the cars expected to be on roads by 1st week of Nov.

15th October 2008, 23:24	#351 (permalink)
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: THANE Posts: 328	A friend who works for a Maruti Dealer told me that the Sales training for the A Star starts tomm for the Mumbai region, and the cars expected to be on roads by 1st week of Nov. Does anyone from other cities have more info on this?

15th October 2008, 23:40	#353 (permalink)
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: THANE Posts: 328	The team Leaders frm the dealers had the training today, wots heard is that its a 1000cc 3cylinder car, looks nice and cute, and shud be priced in the range of 3.50-4.25 price range. Will confirm more tomm after the guy finishes the training.

16th October 2008, 11:07	#354 (permalink)
mtnrajdeep BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 277 View My Garage	I understand that the dealer training in Hyderabad has already started and they mentioned that cars will be available from October end onwards!

16th October 2008, 12:24	#357 (permalink)
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,268	Man! How I miss not being in Cochin! So, the price bracket is pretty much confirmed to be above wagonR? It would've been better if it could start lower. :wish:

16th October 2008, 20:18	#360 (permalink)
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 3,094	Is ABS optional in VXi just like it is in Swift ? Any information on the space like boot space ( ltrs ) ? Which gearbox ? The same old in Wagon R/Alto or the one used with G series in Swift or the one used in SX4 with M series engines ? __________________ Never Dream because broken dreams hurt the most.There is no market for emotions. EVENTUALLY FATE DECIDES EVERYTHING.

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