“Monster” Tajima, who has being racing at Pikes Peak every year since 1988, accomplished this extraordinary feat driving an extremely modified Suzuki SX4 with 910-horses. Second fastest was Rhys Millen in the modified Hyundai PM580, with a time of 10:09.242.
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Maruti Suzuki has launched a new Swift variant with a 1.2-litre petrol engine which complies to the stricter Bharat Stage IV standard. BS-IV, which is India’s equivalent to Euro 4, will come into force this April.
The new K-series engine, with a power output of 84 bhp and 113 Nm replaces the old 1.3-litre engine with 87 bhp and 111 Nm. Maruti Suzuki claims better refinement and fuel consumption of 17.9 km/l, 2 km/l better than the old 1.3. As a comparison, the M15A 1.5-litre Swift sold in Malaysia has 101 bhp and 133 Nm.
But many Swift buyers are turning to diesel. Maruti introduced the Swift with Fiat’s 1.3-litre Multijet diesel engine (common rail turbo with 75 bhp and 190 Nm) back in 2007 and it has been selling well ever since. Despite increased competition, Maruti sold 10,900 Swifts in December 2009, the model’s highest monthly sales since its debut back in May 2005.
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Interior
Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo LX is a small size car with big heart. This car is nothing less than utopian car for Indian car aspirants. Small, fuel efficient and convenient as well - this car can be easily termed as wishful car in its category.
Key Features
As said before Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo LX is a car with big heart. Just have a glance at its performance. Giving you mileage of 17.7 km per liter and 13.6 km per liter as overall mileage, this small size definitely lends you par excellent fuel efficient performance in its class. Now, let us concentrate on other aspects of performance. The torque power and maximum speed you get are 84 Nm at 3500 rpm and 148 Km/Hour which is pretty impressive considering that it's a small size car. Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo LX will be a quite handy car if you are someone who constantly drives on bumpy and bad roads. This is because Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo LX has a very ground clearance and superior suspension capabilities.
Design
Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo is a smart, elegant and contemporary car. The exterior styling combines drop-gorgeous front fascia that is stunning and has sleek lines. The car has been designed keeping in view the latest trends. The tail lamp cluster is an excellent design, making good use of curves, lines and space. The B and C-pillars, disguised in black, go well with tinted glasses. Now let us go into the interior. The interior is quite upscale and plush. The dual-toned beige color interiors give the impression of a luxurious sedan. The dash design is again appealing; the silver trim on the beige color console looks quite stunning. The instrument cluster, the AC and the music system on the console are properly placed, adding convenience. The seats are ergonomically designed with shoulder support and adjustable head restraints for comfort.
Cons
Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo has a very poor built - isn't very resilient or robust. Air bags are also optional in this car.
Conclusion
There are many things going for Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo. It has a drop dead gorgeous styling and has a very powerful engine in its class.
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On the 1st of March, Suzuki's all-new Alto mini will go on sale in the UK with an on the road price starting at £6,795. The five-door Alto hatchback is powered by a three-cylinder 67HP 1.0-litre engine and has a combined fuel consumption of 64.2 mpg UK with CO2 emissions of just 103 g/km. Not that buyers will care, but the Alto is the first European-specification model to be exported in three years from the firm's Maruti Suzuki plant in Delhi, India, which is celebrating its 25 year anniversary this year.
For those looking for more practical accessories, Suzuki has also introduced a tow-bar mounted bicycle carrier, and a multi roof-rack and roof box for increased load capacity.
Available interior upgrades come in the form of an iPod interface module and Clarion portable satellite navigation system complete with a built-in radio tuner, MP3 player and RDS-TMC tuner, a four-piece carpet mat set and centre armrest with an integrated storage compartment.
According to a report in Japan's daily business newspaper, Nikkei, Suzuki has 'shelved plans' to introduce the production version of the Kizashi concept vehicle series. Suzuki's planned midsize sedan, blueprints of which had been leaked into the internet last September, was supposed to debut in 2009 with sales starting in early 2010. Not surprisingly, the article in Nikkei supports that the reason why Suzuki has (allegedly) postponed the presentation of its Mazda6 and Honda Accord rival, is the sharp deterioration in global auto sales.The Nikkei report also said that Suzuki will push back plans to open new plants in Russia and Thailand in 2010.
Even though we have no reason to doubt Nikkei's report, we would like to hear an official announcement from Suzuki before we make any conclusions, especially in what concerns the future of the Kizashi.
Source: Nikkei (Sub. Req)
