The Maruti Suzuki Zen is a 5-door hatchback produced and sold in India by Suzuki's Indian subsidiary Maruti Suzuki from 1993 until 2006; it is a widened version of the Suzuki Cervo Mode. The word "ZEN" is an acronym standing for Zero Engine Noise. It also stands for the Japanese word "Zen" which means 'Complete'. The Indian-built Zen was also exported to other countries as the Suzuki Alto.
Based on the Suzuki Cervo, the first generation Maruti Suzuki Zen was introduced on 21 May 1993 (MH410). While it looks very similar to the Cervo Mode, it has a lot of unique sheetmetal as it is ten centimeters longer and ten wider. In Europe and many other export markets, the car sold as the Suzuki Alto. Zen used an all aluminium engine Suzuki G10B engine which produced 50 BHP of power at around 6500 RPM. Also the Zen which was sold as Suzuki Alto 1.0 in Europe came with a G10B 8-valve engine which produces 54 PS (40 kW) at 6500 rpm and 74 N⋅m (55 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4500 rpm. The engine head & spares are exactly identical to the Zen Carburettor MH410 model Indian version slightly detuned.
There was a minor facelift in 1997 with body coloured bumpers. In 1999, Zen Classic with retro looking front and rear was launched, but was soon discontinued due to lack of demand.
In 2000, Maruti introduced a 16 valve MPFI engine with 4 valves per cylinder. Power output went up by 10 HP to 60 BHP. Its cost (of the Zen LX model) was around Rs 3,40,000 in India. A diesel version of Zen was launched in 1998 with the Peugeot's TUD5 (PSA TU engine) engine. This model did not sell well and was discontinued. In 2004 Zen underwent a facelift with new body which was called Zen Tiger.
The Zen underwent a facelift in 2003. A three-door version of the Zen in VXi segment was launched, priced at 5.0 Lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). It was only available in Black (Zen Carbon) 300 nos or Silver (Zen Steel) 300 nos, cars. In 2006 the second generation (Zen Tiger) was discontinued.
European export version with "Suzuki Alto" badging
European export version with "Suzuki Alto" badging
Maruti Suzuki Zen (2003 facelift)
Maruti Suzuki Zen interior
Second generationedit
The second generation Maruti Suzuki Zen, called the Zen Estilo was introduced in December 2006[1][2] as a part of Maruti Suzuki's Indian market strategy to launch a new car annually for the next five years. The Zen Estilo had the same engine and chassis as the Maruti Wagon R; both being based on the Suzuki MR Wagon (Nissan Moco).[3] The pricing was also nearly the same as the Wagon R. The Maruti Suzuki Alto (model prior to Alto K10), Wagon R (till Aug 2010) and the new Zen Estilo all shared the same chassis. In 2009, along with a minor facelift, Maruti Suzuki dropped the Zen branding from the name.
Receptionedit
The Zen was a very successful model for Maruti Suzuki both in India and abroad. It was called India's first world car and was exported to Europe as early as 1994. Besides being exported to Europe from 1994 to 2004, it has also been exported to several other countries. The Zen quickly became a hit with the Indian Racing Scene with highly modified versions of the 993 cc G10B engine topping 100+ Bhp.
The Zen was the first fun to drive hatchback in the Indian market. It was a driver oriented car with low seating and go kart like handling. The car was very reliable and it is possible to find many good examples of Zen still in use. The Zen still commands a relatively high resale value on the used car market.
Technical specificationsedit
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Trim levels at launch badged as MH410 later as LX, LXi, VXi and D,Di The Maruti Suzuki Zen has a four-cylinder in-line all aluminium engine mounted transverse and using Carburetor/MPFI Carburetor Valvetrain is 2 Valves/Cylinder SOHC with Displacement of 993CC Max Power is 50bhp at 6500rpm and Maximun Torque 7.2 kgm at 4500rpm. Compression Ratio 8:8:1 MPFI valvetrain is 4 valves/cyl, SOHC with a displacement of 993 cc. Max Power is 60.9 PS (45 kW; 60 hp) at 6000 rpm and max torque is 78.48 N⋅m (57.88 lb⋅ft) @4500 rpm. It has a 5 speed manual transmission.
Bore x Stroke: 72.0 mm (2.8 in) x 61.0 mm (2.4 in) Comp Ratio: 9.4 (+/- 0.2):1 Drivetrain
Front brakes: 182 mm (7.2 in) disc Rear:180 mm (7.1 in) drum Type:Hydraulic, vacuum assisted Wheels F/R: 4Jx13,4.5Jx13 (carbon/steel) and 4Jx12” Tyres:145/70/R13 (Earlier Petrol and Diesel variant) and 145/80/R12 (Petrol variant) In Zen 155/65/13, Measurements are best to upsize tyres in petrol and diesel variant too (not touches the body of car from top while there is load in car and sides while turning the steering and there is no need to make changes in suspension system) and not effects the mileage
Steering:Rack and pinion, First EPS from Maruti appeared in Zen.Electric Power assist Turning circle dial:3.9 m (13 ft) Turns lock-to-lock:9.8 Suspension: Front: Independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs Rear:3 link rigid axle with isolated trailing arm, coil spring and gas filled shock absorbers
General data Kerb weight:765 kg (1,687 lb) Wheelbase:2,335 mm (91.9 in) Track (F/R)1335/1305 mm L/W/H:3465/1495/1405 mm Ground clearance:165 mm (6.5 in) Accommodation Seating capacity:5 Head Room, F/R952/930 mm Leg room, F max/min1170/990 mm Leg room, R max/min750/610 mm Knee room, F max/min750/610 mm Knee room, R max/min840/650 mm Shoulder space1,270 mm (50.0 in)
Fuel economy Overall:+14 kmpl City:12.0 kmpl ( with AC ) Highway:16.21 kmpl Worst:10.9 kmpl Fuel Tank Capacity:35 litres Range:528.5 km + is 75% city driving and 25% highway driving
Braking Minimum Stopping Distance From 100 km/h54.33 m/3.73 s From 80 km/h28.11 m/2.59 s
^"Zen Estilo starts at Rs 3.2 lakh". The Economic Times. Times Internet Limited. 2006-12-06. Retrieved 2007-01-18.
^Kapur, Mansi (2007-01-17). "Maruti steps on gas for final showdown". The Times of India. Times Internet Limited. Retrieved 2007-01-18.
^Muralidhar, S. (2006-12-03). "Zen Estilo: Japanese simplicity, European chic". The Hindu Business Line. The Hindu Group. Retrieved 2007-01-18.
External linksedit
Official Maruti Suzuki Zen India Page
Exports of Maruti Suzuki Cars
January 01, 1970
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The Maruti Suzuki Zen is a 5 door hatchback produced and sold in India by Suzuki s Indian subsidiary Maruti Suzuki from 1993 until 2006 it is a widened version of the Suzuki Cervo Mode The word ZEN is an acronym standing for Zero Engine Noise It also stands for the Japanese word Zen which means Complete The Indian built Zen was also exported to other countries as the Suzuki Alto Maruti Suzuki ZenOverviewProduction1993 2006AssemblyGurgaon Haryana IndiaBody and chassisClassCity car A Body style3 5 door hatchbackLayoutFront engine front wheel driveRelatedSuzuki Cervo JP PowertrainEngine993 cc G10B I41527 cc TUD5 diesel I4Transmission5 speed manual3 speed automaticDimensionsWheelbase2 335 mm 91 9 in Length3 495 3 535 mm 137 6 139 2 in Width1 495 mm 58 9 in Height1 405 mm 55 3 in ChronologySuccessorMaruti Suzuki Estilo Zen Estilo Contents 1 First generation 2 Second generation 3 Reception 4 Technical specifications 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksFirst generation editBased on the Suzuki Cervo the first generation Maruti Suzuki Zen was introduced on 21 May 1993 MH410 While it looks very similar to the Cervo Mode it has a lot of unique sheetmetal as it is ten centimeters longer and ten wider In Europe and many other export markets the car sold as the Suzuki Alto Zen used an all aluminium engine Suzuki G10B engine which produced 50 BHP of power at around 6500 RPM Also the Zen which was sold as Suzuki Alto 1 0 in Europe came with a G10B 8 valve engine which produces 54 PS 40 kW at 6500 rpm and 74 N m 55 lb ft of torque at 4500 rpm The engine head amp spares are exactly identical to the Zen Carburettor MH410 model Indian version slightly detuned There was a minor facelift in 1997 with body coloured bumpers In 1999 Zen Classic with retro looking front and rear was launched but was soon discontinued due to lack of demand In 2000 Maruti introduced a 16 valve MPFI engine with 4 valves per cylinder Power output went up by 10 HP to 60 BHP Its cost of the Zen LX model was around Rs 3 40 000 in India A diesel version of Zen was launched in 1998 with the Peugeot s TUD5 PSA TU engine engine This model did not sell well and was discontinued In 2004 Zen underwent a facelift with new body which was called Zen Tiger The Zen underwent a facelift in 2003 A three door version of the Zen in VXi segment was launched priced at 5 0 Lakh ex showroom New Delhi It was only available in Black Zen Carbon 300 nos or Silver Zen Steel 300 nos cars In 2006 the second generation Zen Tiger was discontinued nbsp European export version with Suzuki Alto badging nbsp European export version with Suzuki Alto badging nbsp Maruti Suzuki Zen 2003 facelift nbsp Maruti Suzuki Zen interiorSecond generation editThe second generation Maruti Suzuki Zen called the Zen Estilo was introduced in December 2006 1 2 as a part of Maruti Suzuki s Indian market strategy to launch a new car annually for the next five years The Zen Estilo had the same engine and chassis as the Maruti Wagon R both being based on the Suzuki MR Wagon Nissan Moco 3 The pricing was also nearly the same as the Wagon R The Maruti Suzuki Alto model prior to Alto K10 Wagon R till Aug 2010 and the new Zen Estilo all shared the same chassis In 2009 along with a minor facelift Maruti Suzuki dropped the Zen branding from the name Reception editThe Zen was a very successful model for Maruti Suzuki both in India and abroad It was called India s first world car and was exported to Europe as early as 1994 Besides being exported to Europe from 1994 to 2004 it has also been exported to several other countries The Zen quickly became a hit with the Indian Racing Scene with highly modified versions of the 993 cc G10B engine topping 100 Bhp The Zen was the first fun to drive hatchback in the Indian market It was a driver oriented car with low seating and go kart like handling The car was very reliable and it is possible to find many good examples of Zen still in use The Zen still commands a relatively high resale value on the used car market Technical specifications editThis section is in list format but may read better as prose You can help by converting this section if appropriate Editing help is available November 2015 Trim levels at launch badged as MH410 later as LX LXi VXi and D Di The Maruti Suzuki Zen has a four cylinder in line all aluminium engine mounted transverse and using Carburetor MPFI Carburetor Valvetrain is 2 Valves Cylinder SOHC with Displacement of 993CC Max Power is 50bhp at 6500rpm and Maximun Torque 7 2 kgm at 4500rpm Compression Ratio 8 8 1 MPFI valvetrain is 4 valves cyl SOHC with a displacement of 993 cc Max Power is 60 9 PS 45 kW 60 hp at 6000 rpm and max torque is 78 48 N m 57 88 lb ft 4500 rpm It has a 5 speed manual transmission Bore x Stroke 72 0 mm 2 8 in x 61 0 mm 2 4 in Comp Ratio 9 4 0 2 1Drivetrain Front brakes 182 mm 7 2 in disc Rear 180 mm 7 1 in drum Type Hydraulic vacuum assisted Wheels F R 4Jx13 4 5Jx13 carbon steel and 4Jx12 Tyres 145 70 R13 Earlier Petrol and Diesel variant and 145 80 R12 Petrol variant In Zen 155 65 13 Measurements are best to upsize tyres in petrol and diesel variant too not touches the body of car from top while there is load in car and sides while turning the steering and there is no need to make changes in suspension system and not effects the mileage Steering Rack and pinion First EPS from Maruti appeared in Zen Electric Power assist Turning circle dial 3 9 m 13 ft Turns lock to lock 9 8 Suspension Front Independent MacPherson strut coil springs Rear 3 link rigid axle with isolated trailing arm coil spring and gas filled shock absorbers General data Kerb weight 765 kg 1 687 lb Wheelbase 2 335 mm 91 9 in Track F R 1335 1305 mm L W H 3465 1495 1405 mm Ground clearance 165 mm 6 5 in Accommodation Seating capacity 5 Head Room F R952 930 mm Leg room F max min1170 990 mm Leg room R max min750 610 mm Knee room F max min750 610 mm Knee room R max min840 650 mm Shoulder space1 270 mm 50 0 in Fuel economy Overall 14 kmpl City 12 0 kmpl with AC Highway 16 21 kmpl Worst 10 9 kmpl Fuel Tank Capacity 35 litres Range 528 5 km is 75 city driving and 25 highway driving Braking Minimum Stopping Distance From 100 km h54 33 m 3 73 s From 80 km h28 11 m 2 59 sSee also editMaruti Suzuki Zen EstiloReferences edit Zen Estilo starts at Rs 3 2 lakh The Economic Times Times Internet Limited 2006 12 06 Retrieved 2007 01 18 Kapur Mansi 2007 01 17 Maruti steps on gas for final showdown The Times of India Times Internet Limited Retrieved 2007 01 18 Muralidhar S 2006 12 03 Zen Estilo Japanese simplicity European chic The Hindu Business Line The Hindu Group Retrieved 2007 01 18 External links editOfficial Maruti Suzuki Zen India Page Exports of Maruti Suzuki Cars Businessworld on the old Zen and the new Zen Estilo Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Maruti Suzuki Zen amp oldid 1196865393, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
