Maruti Zen
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The Maruti Zen is a 5-door hatchback
produced and sold in India
by Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki. It has acquired significant popularity in India since the nameplate was first introduced in 1993. The word "ZEN" is an acronym standing for Zero Engine Noise. It also stands for the Japanese
word "Zen" which derives from the Sanskrit word "Dhyana" and means "To figure out something by meditation or by a sudden flash of enlightenment."
In 1997 Body Colour Bumpers.
In 2000 its cost (of LX model) was around Rs 3,80,000.
The best part of the Zen is it remained in trend for over a very long period without any changes in Exterior Design or looks.
It underwent a facelift in 2003.
The production of this model ended in March 2006
Zen had a diesel variant which used the Peugeot
's TUD5 (PSA TU engine
) engine.
The Zen quickly became a hit with the Indian Racing Scene, highly modified versions of the 993 cc G10B engine topping 100+ Bhp.
In June 2003, a three door sports version of the Zen in VXi segment was launched, prices at 3.9 Lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi); there were two models released which differed only in colors
1. Zen Carbon (black)
2. Zen Steel (silver)
Type: All aluminium engine
Cylinders: 4 in-line
Installation: Transverse
Valvetrain: 4 valves/cyl, SOHC
Displacement: 993 cc
Bore x Stroke: 72 mm (2.8 in) x 61 mm (2.4 in)
Comp Ratio: 9.4(+/- 0.2):1
Max Power: 60.9 PS @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 78.48 newton metre @4500 rpm
Engine speed: 6000 rpm
Bhp/litre: 61.33 bhp/litre
Power/Weight: 79.60 bhp/ton
Fuel: Unleaded Petrol
Drivetrain
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Gear Ratio Overall Ratio km/h/1000 rpm
1st 3.416 14.989 6.98
2nd 1.894 8.310 12.60
3rd 1.280 5.616 18.64
4th 0.914 4.010 26.10
5th 0.757 3.231 31.52
Final Drive Ratio: 4.388
Reverse Gear Ratio : 3.272
Rpm@90 km/h in 4th : 3450
Chassis and body
Layout: Front engine, 2WD
Frame: Monocoque
Brakes Front: 182 mm (7.2 in) discs
Rear: 180 mm (7.1 in) discs
Type: Hydraulic, vacuum assisted
Wheels F/R:4Jx13 and 4Jx12”
Tyres: 145/70 13 and R145/80 R12
Steering: Rack and pinion, electronic Power assist
Turning circle dia: 3.9 m (12.8 ft)
Turns lock to lock: 9.8
Suspension:
Front: Independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs
Rear: 3link rigid axle with isolated trailing arm, coil spring and gas filled shock absorbers
General data
Kerb weight: 765 kg (1,687 lb)
Wheelbase: 1190 mm (46.9 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/R 952/930 mm
Leg room, F max/min 1170/990 mm
Leg room, R max/min 750/610 mm
Knee room, F max/min 750/610 mm
Knee room, R max/min 840/650 mm
Shoulder space 1270 mm (50 in)
Fuel economy
Overall:+ 15.1 kmpl
City: 12.0 kmpl ( with AC )
Highway: 24.21 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/h 54.33 m/3.73 s
From 80 km/h 28.11 m/2.59 s
PERFORMANCE
Acceleration
Time to Distance
Quarter Mile 19.76 s @ 111.7 kilometre per hour
Standing 1 km 37.07 s @ 134.5 km/h
30–70 km/h 5.69 s
Roll-on
km/h 4th 5th
40-50 3.62s 5.02s
50-60 3.52s 5.06s
60-70 3.81s 5.29s
70-80 3.66s 5.43s
80-90 3.84s 5.73s
90-100 3.99s 5.71s
Max Speeds (km/h)
Gear True Speed Speedo
1st 43.8 47
2nd 77.5 82
3rd 116.1 121
4th 147.2 160+
5th 144.4 152
was introduced in December 2006 as a part of Maruti Suzuki's Indian market strategy to launch a new car annually for the next five years .The new Zen has the same engine and chassis as the Maruti Wagon R; both being based on the Suzuki MR Wagon (Nissan Moco). The pricing is also nearly the same as the Wagon R. The Maruti Alto(model prior to Alto K10), Wagon R(till Aug 2010) and the new Zen Estilo all shared the same chassis.
Hatchback
A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box...
produced and sold in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
by Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki. It has acquired significant popularity in India since the nameplate was first introduced in 1993. The word "ZEN" is an acronym standing for Zero Engine Noise. It also stands for the Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
word "Zen" which derives from the Sanskrit word "Dhyana" and means "To figure out something by meditation or by a sudden flash of enlightenment."
First generation
Also sold as Suzuki Cervo Mode, in many parts of the world a blockbuster in its segment, the first generation Maruti Zen was introduced in 1993 [MH410]. In Europe, the car sold as the Suzuki Alto.In 1997 Body Colour Bumpers.
In 2000 its cost (of LX model) was around Rs 3,80,000.
The best part of the Zen is it remained in trend for over a very long period without any changes in Exterior Design or looks.
It underwent a facelift in 2003.
The production of this model ended in March 2006
Zen had a diesel variant which used the Peugeot
Peugeot
Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion...
's TUD5 (PSA TU engine
PSA TU engine
The PSA TU engine is a family of small four-cylinder engines used in the Peugeot and Citroën range of cars. It was introduced in 1986 with the Citroën AX, replacing the X family, although it shared many components with its predecessor...
) engine.
The Zen quickly became a hit with the Indian Racing Scene, highly modified versions of the 993 cc G10B engine topping 100+ Bhp.
In June 2003, a three door sports version of the Zen in VXi segment was launched, prices at 3.9 Lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi); there were two models released which differed only in colors
1. Zen Carbon (black)
2. Zen Steel (silver)
Technical specifications
Engine: Carburettor/MPFIType: All aluminium engine
Cylinders: 4 in-line
Installation: Transverse
Valvetrain: 4 valves/cyl, SOHC
Displacement: 993 cc
Bore x Stroke: 72 mm (2.8 in) x 61 mm (2.4 in)
Comp Ratio: 9.4(+/- 0.2):1
Max Power: 60.9 PS @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 78.48 newton metre @4500 rpm
Engine speed: 6000 rpm
Bhp/litre: 61.33 bhp/litre
Power/Weight: 79.60 bhp/ton
Fuel: Unleaded Petrol
Drivetrain
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Gear Ratio Overall Ratio km/h/1000 rpm
1st 3.416 14.989 6.98
2nd 1.894 8.310 12.60
3rd 1.280 5.616 18.64
4th 0.914 4.010 26.10
5th 0.757 3.231 31.52
Final Drive Ratio: 4.388
Reverse Gear Ratio : 3.272
Rpm@90 km/h in 4th : 3450
Chassis and body
Layout: Front engine, 2WD
Frame: Monocoque
Brakes Front: 182 mm (7.2 in) discs
Rear: 180 mm (7.1 in) discs
Type: Hydraulic, vacuum assisted
Wheels F/R:4Jx13 and 4Jx12”
Tyres: 145/70 13 and R145/80 R12
Steering: Rack and pinion, electronic Power assist
Turning circle dia: 3.9 m (12.8 ft)
Turns lock to lock: 9.8
Suspension:
Front: Independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs
Rear: 3link rigid axle with isolated trailing arm, coil spring and gas filled shock absorbers
General data
Kerb weight: 765 kg (1,687 lb)
Wheelbase: 1190 mm (46.9 in)
Track(F/R) 1335/1305 mm
L/W/H: 3465/1495/1405 mm
Ground clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Accommodation
Seating capacity
Seating capacity
Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats...
: 5
Head Room, F/R 952/930 mm
Leg room, F max/min 1170/990 mm
Leg room, R max/min 750/610 mm
Knee room, F max/min 750/610 mm
Knee room, R max/min 840/650 mm
Shoulder space 1270 mm (50 in)
Fuel economy
Overall:+ 15.1 kmpl
City: 12.0 kmpl ( with AC )
Highway: 24.21 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/h 54.33 m/3.73 s
From 80 km/h 28.11 m/2.59 s
PERFORMANCE
Acceleration
| Speed(km/h) | Time(sec) | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30 | 2.03 | 7.72 |
| 0-40 | 3.10 | 18.18 |
| 0-50 | 4.58 | 36.38 |
| 0-60 | 6.12 | 59.93 |
| 0-70 | 7.72 | 88.62 |
| 0-80 | 10.11 | 138.90 |
| 0-90 | 12.63 | 198.60 |
| 0-100 | 15.58 | 276.60 |
Time to Distance
Quarter Mile 19.76 s @ 111.7 kilometre per hour
Standing 1 km 37.07 s @ 134.5 km/h
30–70 km/h 5.69 s
Roll-on
km/h 4th 5th
40-50 3.62s 5.02s
50-60 3.52s 5.06s
60-70 3.81s 5.29s
70-80 3.66s 5.43s
80-90 3.84s 5.73s
90-100 3.99s 5.71s
Max Speeds (km/h)
Gear True Speed Speedo
1st 43.8 47
2nd 77.5 82
3rd 116.1 121
4th 147.2 160+
5th 144.4 152
Second generation
The second generation Maruti Zen, called Zen EstiloSuzuki MR Wagon
The Suzuki MR Wagon is a kei car with a mini MPV body, seating four, manufactured by Suzuki for the Japanese market only, and also marketed in Japan by Nissan as the Nissan Moco under an OEM agreement. The model debuted in 2001, and since 2007 it has been in its second generation...
was introduced in December 2006 as a part of Maruti Suzuki's Indian market strategy to launch a new car annually for the next five years .The new Zen has the same engine and chassis as the Maruti Wagon R; both being based on the Suzuki MR Wagon (Nissan Moco). The pricing is also nearly the same as the Wagon R. The Maruti Alto(model prior to Alto K10), Wagon R(till Aug 2010) and the new Zen Estilo all shared the same chassis.
External links
- Official Maruti Zen India Page
- Official Maruti page
- Businessworld on the old Zen and the new Zen Estilo