Following the launch of its acclaimed
fourth world strategic model, the Splash,
at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show,
Suzuki is developing the fifth exciting
model in its strategy. It will be showing
some of the forthcoming model design
themes at Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi
in the form of the Concept A-Star.
The forthcoming production model is
an A-segment five-door hatchback
reflecting a focus on world-class environmental
compatibility and comfort. It will
have a newly developed Euro 5-compliant
1.0-litre aluminum petrol engine with
CO2 emissions lower than those of
European competitors (target: lower
than 109g/km). And like the alreadylaunched
Suzuki world strategic models, it
will prove that sporty and exciting performance
can be enjoyed together with
outstanding fuel economy.
Suzuki efforts have greatly contributed
to the Indian motor industry development
and have earned Suzuki more than 50%
share of the burgeoning Indian market for
passenger cars. The production model
that inherits some of the design themes
of the Concept A-Star will be manufactured
at Maruti Suzuki India Manesar
plant, to be marketed mainly in Europe
and other countries including India.
The start of production is scheduled in
October 2008. Substantial production for
Europe is targeted to start in December
2008, followed by expansion to other
markets around the world.
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