Saturday, August 24, 2013

Maruti WagonR Stingray

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki introduced the stylish, aggressive and sporty `Stingray’sporting some high-end-features, usually associated with premium cars, Stingray is a refreshing package. These features include expressive projector headlamps and stylish reflector grille to name some. The expressive projector lamps are first-of-its-kind on a car in this class of vehicles.

Stingray will be available in Lxi and Vxi variants (ABS and Driver Airbag are optional in Vxi).

Stylish and aggressive exteriors : The bold and aggressive front fascia, sporty side skirting, B-pillar black-out strip and stylish rear spoiler add character to the Stingray. Enriching it further are the gunmetal grey coloured alloy-wheels, chrome plated tail lamps and chrome back-door garnish with ‘Stingray’ prominently embossed on it.

Specifications:

Engine type: All aluminum light weight K10B
Swept volume :  998cc
Emission :  BS IV + OBD-II compliant
Max power (ps/rpm) :    68/6200
Max torque (Nm/rpm) : 90/3500
Number of cylinders    : 3
Number of valves in each cylinder :    4
Kerb weight (in Kgs) :885 (VXi), 870 (LXi)
Gross vehicle weight (in Kgs) :    1350
Fuel tank capacity : 35 litres
Steering : Electronic Power Steering

Brakes (8" boosted assisted brakes)
Front : Ventilated disc
Rear : Drum

Suspension
Front :    McPherson strut with coil spring
Rear tread : Isolated trailing link with coil spring

Dimensions (in mm)
Length :3636
Width : 1475
Height : 1670
Wheelbase : 2400
Front tread : 1295
Rear tread : 1290
Minimum ground clearance : 165
Minimum turning radius : 4.6 m

Premium and sophisticated Interiors : All-black ambiance with premium upholstery lends richness and sophistication to the interiors of Stingray. The designers have played with the piano black finish to add alight reflecting glassy premiumness. Smart use of chrome on door handles and AC louvers adds a dash of luxury to the interiors.The Stingray blue themed instrument cluster is all new with multi information display that shows Instant and Average fuel economy, distance to empty etc.The leather wrap steering wheel and steering mounted audio controls, also usually associated with premium models, will delight the Stingray buyers (VXi option).

Technologically Ahead : Stingray is powered by the highly acclaimed 998cc three-cylinder K-series engine. The K-10 engine on Stingray delivers a power of 68PS @ 6200rpm and a high torque of 90Nm @ 3500 rpm.The Stingray will return a fuel efficiency of 20.51 kmpl of petrol (Certified as per rule 115 of CMVR1989).The Stingray is OBD-II compliant and also free from hazardous substances to enable recycling.