Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo Review
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Quick Take:
| Fuel Economy | 12/18 kmpl (city/highway) |
| Offered Engines: | 1.1L In-line 4, 64 bhp petrol |
| Offered Transmissions: | 5-speed Manual Transmission |
Note: Estimated values may vary under diverse conditions
Highlights:
- Acceleration
- Upscale roomy interiors
- Colour range
Pros & Cons:
Pros:
- Drop dead gorgeous styling
- Powerful engine for its class
- Pricing
Cons:
- Transmission can be improved
Outline:
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More than decade old Maruti Zen has been switched by the re-sketched and renamed as Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo. The Zen is the 1st Maruti Suzuki to be authoritatively discontinued from the manufacture, and new Zen Estilo is sketched to outfit an Indian roads. The design of the Estilo is borrowed from Japanese MR Wagon (2005). The title Zen is made use of the brands popularity, but the latest Zen Estilo hasn’t anything in common with the past one. It utilizes the Japanese MR Wagon’s design and Indian WagonR’s powertrain. Next to the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Estilo is the most popular car in market at current. It is available in 3 variants: base Lx, Lxi and Vxi and all are powered by 1.1-liter In-line f-our cylinder engine. In addition, the car features some safety options like ABS (anti-lock system) and airbags.
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Powertrain and Performance:
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Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo is powered by 1.1-liter in line four-cylinder engine. With a five speed manual transmission, it has 16-valve engine which cranks out 64bhp @ 6200rpm and 84Nm of torque @ 3500rpm. The Zen Estilo clocks 60 km/h in 6s and reaches 100 km/h in just 16s. |
Assembly & Styling:
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The Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo is elegant, stylish and modern car. It is shaped on Mono-form Aerodynamic Design. The clean hewed headlamps are head-turners and provide max visibility while negotiating shady lanes. Exterior styling unites drop-elegant front facade that is dramatic and has smooth lines. The Estilo has been figured keeping in mind latest styles. The back lamp cluster is outstanding design, utilizing lines, curves and space. B-pillars and C-pillars camouflaged in black, doing well with the tinted glasses. The interiors are more luxurious and upscale compare to previous Maruti Suzuki cars. Dual-toned beige color interiors provide an influence of plush sedan. Attractive dash design, silver trim on beige color console appears pretty surprising. The AC, instrument cluster and music system on console are well placed, adding expediency. Its seats are ergonomically designed with the shoulder support and flexible head controls for simplicity.
The design provides sufficient legroom and headroom. The Estilo is available in 9 colors: Brilliant Yellow, Sparkling Olive, Virgin Blue, Champagne Beige, Bright Red, Pearl Silver, Pure White and Midnight Black.
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By editor

Subrata Dutta responded on 25 Jun 2010 at 4:35 am #
this car is not bad at all.