Spotted: Maruti Suzuki Splash And A-star

blue_pulsar · 10th October 2008, 21:56

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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, 22:49

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

live2drive · 10th October 2008, 23:54

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

Car-Agey · 13th October 2008, 11:29

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

YouTube - 2009 Suzuki Alto

madhokritesh · 15th October 2008, 22:24

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, 22:24

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, 22:30

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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, 22:40

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, 10:07

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, 10:12

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, 10:34

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, 11:24

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, 19:11

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, 19:14

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, 19:18

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, 22:49	#347
ankit.jhamb BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new delhi Posts: 573 Thanked: Once	@sidindica any details about the pricing/variants of the car,the dealer must have got some info. on that part also.
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10th October 2008, 23:54	#348
live2drive BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 525 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	I must say MUL doing a great job... Getting new beatiful cars on indian roads... Cheers!!
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15th October 2008, 22:24	#350
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thane Posts: 334 Thanked: 4 Times	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.
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15th October 2008, 22:24	#351
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thane Posts: 334 Thanked: 4 Times	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?
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15th October 2008, 22:40	#353
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thane Posts: 334 Thanked: 4 Times	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.
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16th October 2008, 10:07	#354
mtnrajdeep BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 904 Thanked: 338 Times 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!
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16th October 2008, 10:12	#355
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thane Posts: 334 Thanked: 4 Times	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 10:13.
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16th October 2008, 10:34	#356
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times 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
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16th October 2008, 11:24	#357
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	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:
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16th October 2008, 19:11	#358
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	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 19:15.
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16th October 2008, 19:14	#359
9thsphinx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 542 Times 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!
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16th October 2008, 19:18	#360
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	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 ?
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