Spotted: Maruti Suzuki Splash And A-star

nikunj_cal · 11th September 2008, 14:45

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Originally Posted by rajakumar

The rear glass (winshield) with roof mounted stop light with washer looks identical to Swift.

In other words A Star Drivers will face the same problem while reversing the Car :(

aaggoswami · 19th September 2008, 00:10

Its now almost confirmed that Nissan Pixo is badge engineered A-star.
The article states that the new A-star will be also called Nissan Pixo and will be built in India and exported to other markets as Pixo.

As usual, most of the news suggest that A-star will hit the streets in October after its shown to public at Paris Motor show that will start on 4th October 2008 and end on 19 October 2008.

Source:Maruti A-Star to be called Pixo & new Alto globally- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

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NEW DELHI: It’s a new car but will have three different names. For the first time in the Indian automobile history, the same car—made in India—will don three different badges in the global market.

Maruti Suzuki, manufacturer of the car, will brand it A-Star in India. The same car will be contract-manufactured by Maruti for Nissan Motors and called Pixo. And it will be the new Alto for Suzuki Motor Corporation in Europe. The car will be manufactured exclusively by Maruti Suzuki’s plant at Manesar in Haryana and will be unveiled by both companies at the Paris Motor Show next month at their respective pavilions.

Both Nissan Pixo and Suzuki Alto will compete against Toyota Aygo in the international market while it will be pitted against Hyundai i10, Fiat Palio and Tata Motors Indica Vista in the premium small-car segment in India. An MSI spokesperson refused to comment and said: “A-Star has nothing to do with Alto, which will continue to be the flagship model of Maruti Suzuki in India. It is a totally different segment.”

rajtheindian · 19th September 2008, 05:22

Ooops, A-Star against i10, I thought it will be spash which will placed against i10, where will be Splash fitting in?

amtak · 19th September 2008, 09:03

I guess I need to book 1 for my fiancee!

karanraheja · 19th September 2008, 09:35

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Originally Posted by rajtheindian

Ooops, A-Star against i10, I thought it will be spash which will placed against i10, where will be Splash fitting in?

Splash between i10 & Swift

! I think A Star will later get a 1.2 litre to compete against the i10 Kappa.

AMATMO · 19th September 2008, 15:24

isnt splash a replacement for wagonR,atleat its base on wagonR isnt it?

mjothi · 19th September 2008, 16:08

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Originally Posted by AMATMO

isnt splash a replacement for wagonR,atleat its base on wagonR isnt it?

I think yes. A-Star to replace Alto and Splash to replace Wagon-R

rajakumar · 26th September 2008, 12:07

Saw this news today in The Hindu

The Hindu : Business : Maruti Suzuki to roll out A-Star by mid-November

Maruti Suzuki to roll out A-Star by mid-November Special Correspondent

CHENNAI: Maruti Suzuki is preparing to roll out its compact car A-Star in mid-November, it is learnt.

The new offering, a five-door hatch-back, will be a world strategic model. Swift, Sx4 and Grand Vitara were among the other world strategic models that the company had launched in India. A-Star will be the eighth model launch by Suzuki in less than 40 months, underscoring its stepped-up focus on research and development in India. The car will roll out of its Manesar plant. Powered by a new K-series engine, A-Star will have a low-weight three-cylinder aluminium next-generation engine.
Gurgaon facility

The Gurgaon facility of Maruti Suzuki will make the engines. A-Star, sources say, will conform to BS-III emission norms and will have an engine capacity of 996cc. The introduction of A-Star, it is argued, will strengthen the company’s portfolio in the A2 segment.

The latest car will be Maruti Suzuki’s seventh model in the A2 segment. The company, sources claim, enjoys a 55 per cent market share in the A2 segment.

Suzuki Motor Corporation is keen to re-enter the European market with A-Star.
© Copyright 2000 - 2008 The Hindu

AMATMO · 26th September 2008, 13:14

nowhere its mentioned that a star will replace the alto

i just hope they stop selling alto after the launch of a star

praful · 26th September 2008, 16:02

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Originally Posted by AMATMO

nowhere its mentioned that a star will replace the alto

i just hope they stop selling alto after the launch of a star

Any guesses on the launch date of the Splash Vdi? Now that the news for A-Star is out!

Eddy · 26th September 2008, 16:06

One step at a time baba... Let A star news be confirmed first.

praful · 26th September 2008, 16:21

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Originally Posted by Eddy

One step at a time baba... Let A star news be confirmed first.

Sure, just looking to buy a car around Dec-Jan. Swift Vdi is bit outside the budget range so Splash Vdi sounds to be a promising option, so I'm kindda eager for any news coming my way.

romeomidhun · 26th September 2008, 16:22

Is the A-Star coming with the old Zen 996CC engine? It is said that A-Star is coming with a new K-series engine - having 996 CC. I remember, the old Zen had a 996CC engine. So, the A-Star is using it, may be with some modifications, and calling it K-series?

romeomidhun · 26th September 2008, 16:54

Is the A-Star coming with the old Zen 996CC engine? It is said that A-Star is coming with a new K-series engine - having 996 CC. I remember, the old Zen had a 996CC engine. So, the A-Star is using it, may be with some modifications, and calling it K-series?

Car-Agey · 26th September 2008, 17:06

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Originally Posted by praful

Sure, just looking to buy a car around Dec-Jan. Swift Vdi is bit outside the budget range so Splash Vdi sounds to be a promising option, so I'm kindda eager for any news coming my way.

As per my source Splash won't be launched before March'09. It is also not yet decided wheather both Petrol and Diesel will be launched togather.

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26th September 2008, 12:07	#308
rajakumar BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 201 Thanked: 32 Times	A-star by mid-nov Saw this news today in The Hindu The Hindu : Business : Maruti Suzuki to roll out A-Star by mid-November Maruti Suzuki to roll out A-Star by mid-November Special Correspondent CHENNAI: Maruti Suzuki is preparing to roll out its compact car A-Star in mid-November, it is learnt. The new offering, a five-door hatch-back, will be a world strategic model. Swift, Sx4 and Grand Vitara were among the other world strategic models that the company had launched in India. A-Star will be the eighth model launch by Suzuki in less than 40 months, underscoring its stepped-up focus on research and development in India. The car will roll out of its Manesar plant. Powered by a new K-series engine, A-Star will have a low-weight three-cylinder aluminium next-generation engine. Gurgaon facility The Gurgaon facility of Maruti Suzuki will make the engines. A-Star, sources say, will conform to BS-III emission norms and will have an engine capacity of 996cc. The introduction of A-Star, it is argued, will strengthen the company’s portfolio in the A2 segment. The latest car will be Maruti Suzuki’s seventh model in the A2 segment. The company, sources claim, enjoys a 55 per cent market share in the A2 segment. Suzuki Motor Corporation is keen to re-enter the European market with A-Star. © Copyright 2000 - 2008 The Hindu
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AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	nowhere its mentioned that a star will replace the alto i just hope they stop selling alto after the launch of a star
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Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,300 Times	One step at a time baba... Let A star news be confirmed first.
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romeomidhun BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,282 Thanked: 4,876 Times	About engine Is the A-Star coming with the old Zen 996CC engine? It is said that A-Star is coming with a new K-series engine - having 996 CC. I remember, the old Zen had a 996CC engine. So, the A-Star is using it, may be with some modifications, and calling it K-series?
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26th September 2008, 16:54	#314
romeomidhun BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,282 Thanked: 4,876 Times	Is the A-Star coming with the old Zen 996CC engine? It is said that A-Star is coming with a new K-series engine - having 996 CC. I remember, the old Zen had a 996CC engine. So, the A-Star is using it, may be with some modifications, and calling it K-series?
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