Maruti likely to renew Maruti 800 with a brand new car

1100D · 9th February 2007, 23:12

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Originally Posted by NIP

i think this would have been a better replacement for the zen.

You are right, the Zen was infact based on the "Suzuki Cervo mode" of its time.

However for us, Swift is the new Zen!

ess_a · 10th February 2007, 00:26

800 is to become this!! WOW!!
But IMO such curves woulnt come thaaat cheap. Maybe, repeat, maybe, it could replace Alto, but 800, who will look elsewhere!!
Read somewhere that the 660cc makes 50+ bhp. AWWWSOME if it gets fitted in this to make this cheaper..

CrAzY dRiVeR · 10th February 2007, 00:57

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Originally Posted by elf

Swwwweeeeeettt! I doubt it'll be released for anything less than 2.5 lakhs though - maybe they'll sell the 800 for about 1.25 lakhs, bring the Alto down one notch & sell this in place of the existing Alto.

The interiors & specs look wayyy too plush for an entry level car.

Thats the most sensible way to go about matters...

By the way... Swift diesel is a huge hit, it seems... Can you imagine guys with Swift petrol wanting to exchange it for diesel??? All of a suddent two- three swifts have started appearing in true value...

nbr · 10th February 2007, 19:21

MARUTI will definately bring in suitable competitor to rival TATAs 1 lac car. The options for MARUTI could be binging 600 cc motor for its budget car to minimize the costs.

TATAs 1 lac car is infact ,the dream project of Mr Ratan Tata of aiming all indians to own a car.Just like RELIANCE mobile s invasion of indian telecom market, TATA will definately change the rules of the indian automobile industry.

thainogkok · 10th February 2007, 23:14

i think Suzuki Cervo won't be 1 Suzuki's 1 lakh car.
because Maruti can't bring the price of this car down
to 1 lakh. actualy the price of this car should be 3.3 lakh
up.

thainogkok · 10th February 2007, 23:15

thainogkok · 10th February 2007, 23:16

sport version

mithun · 11th February 2007, 05:29

But it seems to be like that the new car will only reach the customer's hand by 2009/10.

Maruti seems to be the most proactive company in the car scene like Bajaj in the 2-W scene.

carCrazy25 · 11th February 2007, 07:55

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

Hmmm. That sounds interesting. A nice, reliable small car (2-door, 2-seater if possible) with real good FE.
MUL, add me to the list of potential customers.

Add me too

Ideal car to take for the weekend grocery shopping!!!!

Equus · 11th February 2007, 11:34

Naa, its way too cool even as an Alto replacement, let alone 800 or the 1-lakh competetitor.

grvanand · 11th February 2007, 12:49

It should compete with the new matiz from GM. Remember reading about it in Overdrive sometime back as Maruti 800 replacement. It will change the way people look at cars in India if it really replaces the entry level 800.

NIP · 11th February 2007, 20:30

wow ! nice pics guys...cant wait for this one to land here ! suzukis suddenly woken up !! i think its time to trash the 800...put the alto a couple of notches back, and bring this baby somewhere in between the estilo-wagonR ?! i think positioning this car for our market will drive the maruti bosses nuts !

pradeepya · 12th February 2007, 16:53

The Suzuki Cervo is the 10th new minicar offered this year. ... They expect to have a new 1.2L diesel available in India in 2008.

rahul_intlad · 12th February 2007, 18:18

The first car- a maruti 800 replacement

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Maruti Likely To Renew Maruti 800 With A Brand New Car

Maruti is rumored to be planning a brand new updated Maruti 800 for the Indian market. The current car is more than 20 years old and has seen several upgrades both in the design and the engine design.
This new updated Maruti 800 model is likely to be launched sometime next year.India auto magazines have speculated that this updated model might be based on the concept model Cervo from Suzuki.
The company has started discussions with us for launching the completely revamped version of the over 23-year-old Maruti 800. The new car would look completely different from the existing one, but sell at the same price.”

Quote:

Maruti 800 replacement likely in 2008, says report

Maruti Udyog (MUL) is likely to unveil an updated version of the Maruti 800, which is more than 20 years old, in 2008, according to Indian automotive source Auto India.

Source:
Automotive World - India: Maruti 800 replacement likely in 2008, says report

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The second car- competitor for the one lakh car from tata

Quote:

Maruti is also likely to launch a new car based on the 660cc small car being developed at Suzuki’s headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan.
This car could become the next best selling model from Maruti and would take on the much talked about Rs. 1 lakh car from Tata Motors.

Both of these models are expected to be contemporary looking all set to take the competition by surprise.

Source:
http://www.autoindia.com/News/auto-news-india727.html

MaserQ · 12th February 2007, 20:28

Expect a basic version of the cervo, but for a bit more than 1 lakh! How about a 660cc turbo petrol on the high end versions suzuki..?

10th February 2007, 00:26	#17
ess_a BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 317 Thanked: 6 Times	800 is to become this!! WOW!! But IMO such curves woulnt come thaaat cheap. Maybe, repeat, maybe, it could replace Alto, but 800, who will look elsewhere!! Read somewhere that the 660cc makes 50+ bhp. AWWWSOME if it gets fitted in this to make this cheaper..
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10th February 2007, 19:21	#19
nbr BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MANGALORE/BALEHONNUR/DUBAI Posts: 438 Thanked: 47 Times View My Garage	MARUTI will definately bring in suitable competitor to rival TATAs 1 lac car. The options for MARUTI could be binging 600 cc motor for its budget car to minimize the costs. TATAs 1 lac car is infact ,the dream project of Mr Ratan Tata of aiming all indians to own a car.Just like RELIANCE mobile s invasion of indian telecom market, TATA will definately change the rules of the indian automobile industry.
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thainogkok BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Some where i belong Posts: 189 Thanked: 3 Times	i think Suzuki Cervo won't be 1 Suzuki's 1 lakh car. because Maruti can't bring the price of this car down to 1 lakh. actualy the price of this car should be 3.3 lakh up.
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thainogkok BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Some where i belong Posts: 189 Thanked: 3 Times	sport version
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mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	But it seems to be like that the new car will only reach the customer's hand by 2009/10. Maruti seems to be the most proactive company in the car scene like Bajaj in the 2-W scene.
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11th February 2007, 11:34	#25
Equus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 423 Times	Naa, its way too cool even as an Alto replacement, let alone 800 or the 1-lakh competetitor.
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11th February 2007, 12:49	#26
grvanand BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 0 Times	It should compete with the new matiz from GM. Remember reading about it in Overdrive sometime back as Maruti 800 replacement. It will change the way people look at cars in India if it really replaces the entry level 800.
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11th February 2007, 20:30	#27
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	wow ! nice pics guys...cant wait for this one to land here ! suzukis suddenly woken up !! i think its time to trash the 800...put the alto a couple of notches back, and bring this baby somewhere in between the estilo-wagonR ?! i think positioning this car for our market will drive the maruti bosses nuts ! Last edited by NIP : 11th February 2007 at 20:32.
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pradeepya Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	The Suzuki Cervo is the 10th new minicar offered this year. ... They expect to have a new 1.2L diesel available in India in 2008.
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12th February 2007, 20:28	#30
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	Expect a basic version of the cervo, but for a bit more than 1 lakh! How about a 660cc turbo petrol on the high end versions suzuki..?
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