MARUTI ZEN CAR COMPLETES 30 YRS IN 2023.
MARUTI ZEN CAR
It's been 30 years since Maruti launched the Zen in 1993.
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.
The First generation Zen:
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.
Second generation Zen:
The second generation Maruti Suzuki Zen, called the Zen
Estilo 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 Zen
Estilo had the same engine and chassis as the Maruti Wagon R; both being based
on the Suzuki MR Wagon (Nissan Moco).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:
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 specifications:
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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.
Maruti Suzuki Zen:
Overview
Production: 1993–2006
Assembly:Gurgaon,
Haryana, India
Body
and chassis :Class City car (A)
Bore
x Stroke: 72.0 mm (2.8 in) x 61.0 mm (2.4 in)
Comp
Ratio: 9.4 (+/- 0.2):1
Drive
train:
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
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
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