Maruti A Star India also called as the Suzuki Alto in the international circuits is an ‘end of the life’ car. Confused, worried. There is nothing to fear. End of life – car means the car is made from used products of other cars to make an environment friendly car. Also called as ELV these cars are said to be next big thing in Europe while this is relatively a novel concept in India.

Maruti A-Star Engine: The Maruti A Star India car is a petrol engine with 998 cc of displacement. The car gives a maximum power of 67 bhp at the rate of 6200 rpm. The maximum torque is 90 Nm at the rate of 3500 rpm. The 3 cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC power train engine also comes with a 5 speed manual gearbox and 4 speed automatic transmission-available with only the VXi variant. The KB series, A.K.A the KB10 is the best in class fuel efficient and environment friendly engine due to its light weight design and advanced technology for greater fuel combustion and minimum friction.

Maruti A-Star Exteriors: The car is a European darling with great styling and aerodynamic design. From the front to back, it has a sporty look with a hatchback design. On the whole the Maruti A Star is all and mean and aero car with good components and colors to complement. The front look is a toad eye with big head lights, wide grille slot and a sleek bonnet resembling a nose design. The wheels arches are wide and with small turning lights they are quiet noticeable. The windscreen is fitted with intermittent wiper and washers. The ORVMs are adjustable by the hand and the body coloured door handles further up lift the sport looks and style of the Maruti A Star. The doors are not crouchy and allow for easy entry and exit. The tail lamps, boot cap and the sleek back wind screen with a matching bumper punch in style. 

Maruti A-Star Interiors: The Maruti A Star Automatic is equipped with driver seat height adjuster that allows the driver to adjust the seat. The seats are provided with seat belts that assure safety of the passengers. Maruti A Star is a star in the comfort level as well and ensures the driver and passenger's comfort. The inside space has good leg room, head and shoulder room. The back seat falls a bit short on comfort and though capable of having 3 people only two will be comfortable. The power steering at good height allows for smooth and cozy driving. Maruti A Star comes with a smart Air Conditioner that intelligently works to keep the inside atmosphere cool. The entertainment comes with a built in audio and 4 speakers. This is surely a truly value buy. Other cozy items are the remote controlled door locks, central door locks, boot lid opener, fuel lid opener, front and rear electronic power windows, inside manual outside mirrors, etc. Maruti A Star comes with huge godown space inside, with 4 cup holders, dash integrated glove box and back luggage shelf.

Maruti A Star Ride and handling: Front disc brakes and rear drum brakes are ideal for handing. Advanced ABS and EBD ensure further control during sudden breaking. The front one is a McPherson Strut with coil spring while the rear one is an isolated trailing link with coil springs. This ensures that even the worst bumps are passed off easily. Maruti A Star Automatic clocks 17.5 seconds for the 0-100 kmph mark. The top speed of 140 is a distant dream as the car starts to rattle at the 125 kmph but up until then the A star is really neat. The 13 inch long wheels are comfortable and worry free with its tubeless tyres. The Maruti A Star specifications of the tyres read as - 155/80R13 (front and rear tyres). The Maruti A Star India car delivers a mileage of 18.9 kmpl on highway and 14.6 kmpl in the city, though; with AT transmission the mileage will be around 17 kmpl.

Maruti A star Safety Specifications: Maruti A Star is top on safety with latest braking and suspension system. The ground clearance and turning radius are also up to the mark. The Maruti A Star Specifications is now equipped with ABS with EBD. In fact the whole Maruti A Star is made of crushable structures that absorb any impact on the car and saving the occupants. Other enhanced Maruti A Star specifications for safety measures include airbags, engine immobilizer, security system, rear window defogger, child proof rear door locks, high mounted stop lamp, head light leveling, front wiper and washer with intermittent, front seat belt pre-tensioners and force limiters, RR CTR seat belt, etc.

Maruti A Star Ex-Showroom price: The Maruti A Star price range is Rs.3.46 lakh to Rs.4.34 lakh for the Maruti A Star. The Maruti A Star Automatic price is at Rs 4.34 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti A-Star Models: The Stylish Maruti A Star India comes with 4 variants in Indian market. They are as follows:

• Maruti A Star Lxi is the base version in the A star model. 
• Maruti A Star Vxi comes with the option of ABS and EBD.
• Maruti A Star Zxi the top end variant is equipped with the ABS, EBD and dual Air bags.
• Maruti A Star AT VXI this premium variant comes with automatic transmission, standard ABS and driver seat adjustment. The variant has remaining features from its base VXI variant.

Maruti A Star Colors: The Maruti A Star is available in shades of azure grey, sunlight cooper, bright red, midnight black, arctic white, silky silver, healing green, paradise blue, desert brown.

Maruti A Star Awards: The Maruti A Star India has grabbed Car of the Year Award from Zig Wheels in 2010.

Maruti A Star Competitors: The Maruti A Star India competes with Hyundai i10, Ford Figo, Chevrolet Beat, Maruti Wagon R, and Maruti Swift.

Compare Maruti A Star With Other Models:

Maruti A Star vs Hyundai i10: Hyundai i10 is the flagship vehicle of Hyundai India. It has won several awards in the Indian market and has got enough popularity. The Maruti A Star is still struggling to make a mark of it in customers’ heart. The Hyundai i10 is available is several variants and also looks greater than Maruti A Star. Compare to Hyundai i10 Maruti A Star is cheaper but lacks power and interior space. Compare Maruti A Star and Hyundai i10 on the technical basics, price, specifications, fuel economy and technical data. 

Maruti A Star vs Ford Figo: Ford Figo is the most awarded hatchback in India, the interior and exterior design of the car looks better than Maruti A Star. The Price of Maruti A Star and Ford Figo falls at the same range. Maruti A Star is the better hatch for those who are looking for the fuel economy. Compare Maruti A Star and Ford Figo on the technical basics, price, specifications, fuel economy and technical data.

Maruti A Star vs Chevrolet Beat: The Chevrolet Beats the Maruti A Star in Exterior designs. The Company has recently launched the diesel variant of Chevrolet Beat in Indian market, and it is getting good profit for the Company. Maruti A Star is an inexpensive hatch which gives better mileage than Chevrolet Beat. Compare Maruti A Star and Chevrolet Beat on the technical basics, price, specifications, fuel economy and technical data.

Maruti A Star also competes with its brothers and sisters but stands at last place in the competition. Due to lack of marketing strategies A Star is not getting public attention. The Maruti Wagon R and Maruti Swift are getting excellent hoardings at the right places. The New Swift More Swift needs no introduction due to its marketing strategies.

Maruti A Star Dealers in India 

Maruti A Star Dealers in Delhi - AAA VEHICLEADES PVT. LTD. Delhi  
Address: F-1/189, SAVITRI NAGAR, PANCHSHEEL-MALVIYA NAGAR ROAD, MALVIYA NAGAR, Delhi 
Phone: 011-46664000 46664111 
Email: sales@aaavehicleades.in 

Maruti A Star Dealers in Delhi - AALIANZ AUTOMOBILES Delhi 
Address: KAMAL CINEMA BUILDING, SAFDARJUNG ENCLAVE, Delhi 
Phone: 011-46007200, 26183792 

Maruti A Star Dealers in Delhi - APRA AUTO (INDIA) PVT. LTD. Delhi 
Address: K-804/2,MAHIPALPUR, VASANT KUNJ ROAD Delhi 
Phone: 011-42390000,

Maruti A Star Dealers in Delhi - FAIR DEAL CARS (P) LIMITED Delhi 
Address: 485-A, JHILMILMAIN G.T. ROAD, SHAHDARA, Delhi 
Phone: 011-22119626, 22119627

Maruti A Star Dealers in Delhi - KRISH AUTOMOTORS PVT. LTD. Delhi  
Address: MAM RAM MAJESTY MALLPLOT NO.2, ROAD NO. 43, GURU HARKISHAN MARGPITAM PURA Delhi 
Phone: 011-27035400

Maruti A Star Dealers in Delhi - MAGIC AUTO (A UNIT OF MAGIC LEASING and FINANCE PVT. LTD. Delhi  
Address: DMRC, METRO STATIONSECTOR-13, DWARKA, Delhi 
Phone: 9971057777 9818400000

Maruti A Star Dealers in Bangalore - BIMAL AUTO AGENCY Bangalore  
Address: 60/2 MAHADEVPURAWHITEFIELD ROAD Karnataka 
Phone: 30583333 080-28518282 28518944 
Email: sales@bimalmaruti.com 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Bangalore - BIMAL AUTO AGENCY Bangalore 
Address: 665, 100FT ROAD, INDIRA NAGAR, Karnataka 
Phone: 080-30583383, 
Email: salesindiranagar@bimalmaruti.com 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Bangalore - GARUDA AUTOCRAFT PVT LTD Bangalore  
Address: NO. 29, LALBAGH ROAD, Karnataka 
Phone: 080-22976165, 22976161 
Email: garuda.maruti@yahoo.co.in 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Bangalore - KALYANI MOTORS PVT. LTD. Bangalore  
Address: NO. 327 / 1, PARAMDHANMYSORE ROAD Karnataka 
Phone: 26747444 080-26747222 26747333 
Email: kalyanimotors.blr@gmail.com 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Bangalore - KALYANI MOTORS PVT. LTD. Bangalore  
Address: 562/640/1/2/3, BILEKAHALI BANNERGHATTA ROAD, Karnataka 
Phone: 080-42439999 
Email: kalyanimotors.bgl@gmail.com 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Bangalore - MANDOVI MOTORS PVT. LTD. Bangalore  
Address: 40/4 , LAVELLE ROAD Karnataka 
 Contact Person: 
Phone: 080-22293434, 
Email: mandovi.deal@vsnl.com

Maruti A Star Dealers in Mumbai – AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURERS LTD Mumbai 
Address: MIDC, TTC INDL.AREA, PLOT, NO.D-234, SHIRVANE VILLAGE BOMBAY PUNE ROAD Maharashtra 
Phone: 65161005 022-65161003, 65161004 , 
Email: edp.nm2@automotiveml.com 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Mumbai – EXCELL AUTOVISTA (P) LIMITED Mumbai 
Address: 257,S.V. ROAD, BANDRA (W) Maharashtra 
Phone: 022-67021111, 
Email: Autovista@gmail.com 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Mumbai – FORTPOINT AUTOMOTIVE CARS PVT. LTD. Mumbai  
Address: 47/49,CADELL ROAD,, OPP MAHIM DURGAH,MAHIM (W), Maharashtra 
Phone: 022-24473030, 
Email: mahimsales@fortpoint.co.in 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Mumbai – FORTPOINT AUTOMOTIVE CARS PVT. LTD. Mumbai 
Address: HINDUSTAN MILL COMPOUND, DR. ANANDRAO NAIR MARG, SAAT RASTA, MAHALAXMI, Maharashtra 
Phone: 022-23009500, 23009600 , 
Email: mahalaxmisales@fortpoint.co.in 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Mumbai – NAVNIT MOTORS PVT LTD Mumbai  
Address: GOKULNAGAR, MUMBAI AGRA ROAD, Maharashtra 
Phone: 2545740025457400 , 25457402-09 
Email: navnitm@bom5.vsnl.net.in 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Mumbai – RATAN MOTORS Mumbai  
Address: 23/24 BEZZOLA COMPLEX, SION-TROMBAY ROAD,CHEMBUR Maharashtra 
Phone: 25287717 022-67975353, 25287720 , 
Email: sales@ratanmotors.co.in

Maruti A Star Dealers in Kolkata - AUTO HITECH PVT. LTD. Kolkata  
Address: 97A, SOUTHERN AVENUE West Bengal 
Phone: 033-2465 1265 to 1268, 24639943 
Email: autohitech@vsnl.net 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Kolkata - DEWAR'S GARAGE Kolkata  
Address: 4 COUNCIL HOUSE STREET West Bengal 
Phone: 22485302 033-22420442, 22420445 
Email: sales@dewarasgarage.com 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Kolkata - DEWAR'S GARAGE Kolkata  
Address: 83/1, TOPSIA ROAD (SOUTH) West Bengal 
Phone: 22855288 033-22435290, 22855287 
Email: newshowroom@dewarsgarage.com 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Kolkata - JALAN DISTRIBUTORS Kolkata 
Address: 27/1A, C.I.T ROAD MOULALI, West Bengal 
Phone: 22445502 033-22448401 ,22446635 , 
Email: jalankolkata@satyam.net.in 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Kolkata - JALAN DISTRIBUTORS Kolkata  
Address: AA-45, VIP ROADTEGHORIA, West Bengal 
Phone: 033-25707427 25707428 
Email: Jalan_VIP@rediffmail.com 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Kolkata - MACHINO TECHNO (SALES) LTD Kolkata  
Address: JINDAL HOUSE,8-A, ALIPORE ROAD West Bengal 
Phone: 033-24567722, 
Email: machino@cal.vsnl.net.in 
 
Maruti A Star Dealers in Kolkata - MOHAN MOTOR UDYOG Kolkata  
Address: 226/1,A.J.C BOSE ROAD , West Bengal 
Phone: 033-2283-3601,02,03,04,05 2703080 
Email: mmu@mohanmotors.com