Maruti Zen
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The Maruti Zen is a 5-door hatchback produced and sold in India by Indian automaker Maruti Udyog. 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."
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[edit] First Generation
The first generation Maruti Zen was introduced in 1993. This version of the Zen was similar to 1994 Suzuki Alto.
In 2000 its cost (of LX model) was around Rs 3,80,000.
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.
[edit] Second Generation
The second generation Maruti Zen, called Zen Estilo was introduced in December 2006[1][2] as a part of Maruti Udyog'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).[3] The pricing is also nearly the same as the Wagon R. The Maruti Alto, Wagon R and the new Zen Estilo all share the same chassis.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Zen Estilo starts at Rs 3.2 lakh", The Economic Times, Times Internet Limited, 2006-12-06. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ Kapur, Mansi. "Maruti steps on gas for final showdown", The Times of India, Times Internet Limited, 2007-01-17. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ Muralidhar, S.. "Zen Estilo: Japanese simplicity, European chic", The Hindu Business Line, The Hindu Group, 2006-12-03. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
[edit] External links
- Official Maruti Zen India Page
- Official Maruti page
- Businessworld on the old Zen and the new Zen Estilo
- Maruti Zen Reviews
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