Maruti 800

[Sushubh]

After launching the massively popular in media Suzuki Swift, Maruti has ignited the budget car segment in India by slashing the prices of the most successful car in the market Maruti 800. This move would remove any doubts on whether the company was looking forward to discontinue this particular model as they are promoting Maruti Alto as the successor of the Maruti 800.

Maruti Alto has overtaken the Maruti 800 on the sales chart since quite sometime. However, this latest move brings the prices of the base model of Maruti 800 below the mark of Rs. 2 lakh, which would bring a cheer in the budget conscious consumer market. We would not be surprised to see if Maruti 800 again tops the sales figure chart this month.

The company’s catchy 2 ka 4 scheme was based on migrating two-wheeler owners to becoming car owners. And with competition in the form of Tata aiming to become a major player in this segment in the coming years with their much awaited 1 lakh automobile project, it is very unlikely that Maruti would discontinue the Maruti 800 model.

More: https://broadband.forum/1426/maruti-cuts...y-16000-rupees/

 

[magnet]

thats a ko0l news.....i never myself owned a car......but there r some idiots in my building who believes a person who owns a maruti 800 never goes above in life.......thats why they remain stick to it for 4-8 years

 

[Sushubh]

Maruti likely to renew Maruti 800 with a brand new car
India’s dominating automaker 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 [...]

https://broadband.forum/5229/maruti-800/

 

[Sushubh]

IMCDb.org: 1986 Suzuki Alto GA in "Ellis in Glamourland, 2004"

 

[Karan]

That too a 2 door one.:O

 

[max]

what does it mean? i didnt get it! Someone explain!

 

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[Karan]

Well i am sure by looking you can make out it is an 800. The location is Holland. :lol: and it is in a movie...

 

[coolbuddy_79]

and thuki hui too 😛

 

[manu1991]

Suzuki is planning to replace the long
lasting master kid "Maruti 800" with the Japanese Suzuki Cervo which is
the latest small car recently launched in Japan, the Cervo is a compact
five door mini, that looks to put the other kids on the block into the
shade. This sleek cute car offers 54bhp 660cc engine that boasts to
offer peppy performance with great fuel economy.







Suzuki believes that they can price the
car in the same amount given by Tata, they can do this by deleting some
of the stuff available in the car, or by using a cheaper material to
make it cost less, but, we doubt that Suzuki will use such cheap
material so long as price is considered. There is going to be a lot of
competition between these two in the below 800cc category. The name
Cervo has been a history for jap Suzuki cars mainly used in the
Japanese version of alto.









Exteriors
From the
outside the Cervo looks like the Honda Fit, but this one looks like its
smaller bro. As there is no sight of Tatas 1 lakh car, comparism
between these two are not possible , rumors have been spread that Tatas
car would be based on the Indiva Concept. Coming back to the Cervo the
lines and cuts of the car are neat and classy and the clean blacky
covering at the end of the windows are cleverly made so as not to see
too many holes.

The
headlights seem too agressive and getting ready to vrroomm and seems
confident, well we can hope it really does. The Small mini SUV looks at
the back, with an arching roofline, wedgy stance, slanted headlights
and stubby bonnet makes out a new shape of itself and bound to be a
great car if its priced is good and if its at 1L, it will be crazy
selling.







Interiors

The interiors of this
car somewhat looks like that of the much popular Swift. The rectangular
air vents in the center and the circle open closed ones on the sides
dont look even and looks a bit uneven. the colors of the controls do
look lights up the dash. The boot is very small, but for daily shopping
and office stuffs its just OK.

Seats
at the back can seat only two and the third one can cramp up the place.
A lot of storage areas are available to keep stuff in the front and
find little at the back. Power Windows are airbags are available in the
international markets but we doubt that it will come to India at that
cost atleast airbags as an option would be better to make the car safe.
In the outside markets this car is equipped with front semi-bucket
seats, 4-speed auto gearbox a K6A DOHC engine with VVT, bluetooth
capability.








Verdict

Cars like these will be a
success in India if they are priced well with high profile, the sporty
and agressive exteriors and the classy and swifty interiors are bound
to make the young gens and the ladies to force their cash out, the
Suzuki's bet of combining performance with FE, this car will be a hit
in Indian roads.

 

[Sushubh]

they would have to remove a lot of stuff to match the tata rs. 1 lakh price tag. their best bet would be an even stripped up version of maruti 800... perhaps with a smaller less powerful engine.

 

[manu1991]

it has a > 800 cc (660 cc) engine plus ppl trust maruti more for small cars

 

[coolbuddy_79]

seats like those and indicator on RVM are not even available on high-end cars...wonder what would be the price if it comes exactly like this here...

 

[Sushubh]

Maruti 800 could get cheaper to compete with Rs. 1 lakh car from TataMaruti has finally admitted that they would perhaps have to lower the cost of Maruti 800 model to compete effectively with the upcoming Tata Rs 1 lakh car.Tata would be showcasing this car at the Auto Expo next month. It would be [...]

Maruti 800 could get cheaper to compete with Rs. 1 lakh car from Tata

 

[hapag]

OIl Marketing Companies may have freezed new LPG connection, but India’s oldest and most successful car may get LPG variant soon. Maruti 800 which Maruti Suzuki is selling for more than 20 years still clocks decent sales numbers. But the upcoming Tata’s Nano may make dent in the sales. Anticipating the nano’s effect and spiking oil price, Maruti Suzuki plans to power the M800 with LPG. The LPG kits will be supplied by Minda-Impco. Maruti Suzuki is currently selling Wagon R duo (petrol and LPG) variant. LPG kit done wonders for the tall boy and pushed the Wagon R monthly sales above 10000 mark. Similar to the Wagon R duo, the LPG variant of 800 will be priced at a premium over the existing petrol variant. Expect the price to be around Rs2,50,00.:thumbsup:

 

[Sushubh]

there are not enough LPG stations even in New Delhi. getting an LPG powered car is sheer stupidity looking at the scarcity of the fuel. cng is somewhat in better condition. diesel is the best option if you are not living in or around a metro city.