Spotted: Maruti Suzuki Splash And A-star

vebmetal · 2nd October 2008, 23:48

Why did they change the rear lights?!??!?!

vs.

rajtheindian · 3rd October 2008, 03:48

Suzuki has launched new Alto (A-star) in paris motor show

from Hindu:
PARIS: Japanese small car major Suzuki on Thursday launched its fifth global model small car, which will be launched in India under the ‘A-Star’ brand by mid-November.

The car, which will be manufactured only at the plant of Suzuki’s India subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki in Manesar in Haryana, will be exported to Europe as Alto.

“This is our fifth strategic global model and will be exported to Europe as Alto... It has been designed keeping in mind environmental performance, stylish design and convenience of usage targeting young customers,” Suzuki Motor Corp Senior Managing Executive Officer and Board Member Toshihiro Suzuki said here. “The car will be launched as A-Star in India but majority of it will be exported as Alto,” a company official said. A-Star is expected to be priced around Rs. 4 lakh. — PTI

a few Pics from VICKY.IN

iraghava · 3rd October 2008, 04:06

Seems to use a lot of stuff from the Swift for the interiors. Steering wheel, gear knob, speedometer, A/C knobs, A/C Buttons, Side vents etc. etc.

AMATMO · 3rd October 2008, 06:06

4 lacs! why cant they replace our alto with something like that for atleast 2.5-3 lacs

deadman · 3rd October 2008, 06:39

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Originally Posted by mikephil007

Did u get the information from a maruti dealership? If so , which one?

Only by sales man....even he was not sure about it. Just look at present situation, launch will be in mid Nov. so i think waiting period scam will be there. Look at the ugly interior of A-star

. i10 interiors are far better then this.

benbsb29 · 3rd October 2008, 12:26

All the claustrophobic folks get ready for another round of claustrophobia. Check out the height of the body line towards the rear of the car!

tushky · 3rd October 2008, 15:46

Again!! Tail lamps are different

abk · 3rd October 2008, 20:11

A-star Indian launch schedule announced. Here are the details: Photos & Slideshows - Yahoo! News India

Tentative price: 4 lacs

srh · 6th October 2008, 16:08

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

All the claustrophobic folks get ready for another round of claustrophobia. Check out the height of the body line towards the rear of the car!

And if I see it correctly, the rear windows cannot be rolled down. These looked to be glued from outside

sidindica · 6th October 2008, 18:44

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Originally Posted by tushky

Again!! Tail lamps are different

tail lights are the same. it's just the angle that makes it different.

the rear windows seem to be butterfly ones like the tavera and innova third rows.

cvvikram · 6th October 2008, 19:01

4-lakh!

I think it will be priced along with the i10 Kappa models.

nemo · 6th October 2008, 19:18

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tail lights are the same. it's just the angle that makes it different.

I don't think so, check out again and there is an obvious difference. The lights in the Maroon car looks much better.

Vid6639 · 6th October 2008, 19:22

The white car has a small plastic eye lid which makes it appear smaller, else both are the same.

Dose · 8th October 2008, 13:56

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Originally Posted by AMATMO

4 lacs! why cant they replace our alto with something like that for atleast 2.5-3 lacs

I agree. The Alto seems to be a well priced, reliable, decent city car with a fantastic a/c and good brake feel.

sidindica · 10th October 2008, 18:55

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

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vebmetal BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 798 Thanked: 21 Times	Why did they change the rear lights?!??!?! vs.
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3rd October 2008, 03:48	#332
rajtheindian BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Syracuse, US Posts: 247 Thanked: 7 Times	Suzuki has launched new Alto (A-star) in paris motor show from Hindu: PARIS: Japanese small car major Suzuki on Thursday launched its fifth global model small car, which will be launched in India under the ‘A-Star’ brand by mid-November. The car, which will be manufactured only at the plant of Suzuki’s India subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki in Manesar in Haryana, will be exported to Europe as Alto. “This is our fifth strategic global model and will be exported to Europe as Alto... It has been designed keeping in mind environmental performance, stylish design and convenience of usage targeting young customers,” Suzuki Motor Corp Senior Managing Executive Officer and Board Member Toshihiro Suzuki said here. “The car will be launched as A-Star in India but majority of it will be exported as Alto,” a company official said. A-Star is expected to be priced around Rs. 4 lakh. — PTI a few Pics from VICKY.IN Last edited by rajtheindian : 3rd October 2008 at 03:51. Reason: Adding pictures
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3rd October 2008, 04:06	#333
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Seems to use a lot of stuff from the Swift for the interiors. Steering wheel, gear knob, speedometer, A/C knobs, A/C Buttons, Side vents etc. etc.
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3rd October 2008, 06:06	#334
AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	4 lacs! why cant they replace our alto with something like that for atleast 2.5-3 lacs
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3rd October 2008, 12:26	#336
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,218 Times View My Garage	All the claustrophobic folks get ready for another round of claustrophobia. Check out the height of the body line towards the rear of the car!
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3rd October 2008, 15:46	#337
tushky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 1,232 Thanked: 2,701 Times View My Garage	Again!! Tail lamps are different Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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3rd October 2008, 20:11	#338
abk BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NOIDA / Gurgaon Posts: 277 Thanked: 15 Times	A-star Indian launch schedule announced. Here are the details: Photos & Slideshows - Yahoo! News India Tentative price: 4 lacs
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6th October 2008, 19:01	#341
cvvikram BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: India Posts: 144 Thanked: Once	4-lakh! I think it will be priced along with the i10 Kappa models.
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Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,729 Thanked: 43,464 Times View My Garage	The white car has a small plastic eye lid which makes it appear smaller, else both are the same.
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10th October 2008, 18:55	#345
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	the A-Star will be launched on November 18, according to reliable dealer sources.
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