Suzuki Mehran
| Suzuki Mehran | |
|---|---|
 Suzuki Mehran VXR | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
| Also called |
Suzuki Fronte Maruti 800 |
| Production | 1988 – present (no significant changes) |
| Assembly | Pakistan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Kei car |
| Body style | five-door hatchback |
| Related | Suzuki Alto, Maruti 800 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 796 cc Efi engine (Euro II) |
| Transmission | Manual, 4 forward, 1 reverse |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,175 mm (85.6 in) |
| Length | 3,300 mm (129.9 in) |
| Width | 1,405 mm (55.3 in) |
| Height | 1,410 mm (55.5 in) |
The Suzuki Mehran is a globally retired small car manufactured and marketed by Pak Suzuki Motors, a subsidiary of Suzuki in Pakistan. It is a rebadged second-generation Suzuki Alto CA/CC71 which was sold in the Japanese and European market from 1984 to 1988. Pakistan remains the only country where the vehicle is still in production. When the second generation of Suzuki Mehran arrived in Pakistan in 1989, it cost around PKR 90,000.[1] It is among the top-selling car in Pakistan.
In 2015, press reports indicated the car sold for US$6,500-7700,[2] a very high price for a car with everything manually operated, and with no safety features. The car lacks airbags, abs, rear window defogger, side air conditioner vents, seat belt reminder and even rear seat belts.[3]
From its production to now, its passenger A/C vent has been removed, and headlights and tail-lights have been renewed. However, after 2013, a EURO II engine was installed to meet the requirements of Pakistan's lagging emission standards. The suspension system is based on a low cost obsolete earlier leaf sprung rigid axle instead of shock absorbers.
Technical specifications
Dimensions
- Body type: five-door hatchback
- Overall length: 3,300 mm (129.9 in)
- Overall width: 1,405 mm (55.3 in)
- Overall height: 1,410 mm (55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: 2,175 mm (85.6 in)
- Tread front: 1,215 mm (47.8 in)
- Tread rear: 1,200 mm (47.2 in)
- Minimum turning radius: 2.4 m (7.9 ft)
Engine
- Type: Efi (Euro II)
- No. of cylinders: three cylinder
- Top Speed 140 km/h
- EFI mileage 17 km/l (Euro II) on highway
- EFI mileage 13 km/l (Euro II) in city
- Piston displacement: 800 cc
- Bore × stroke: 68.5 mm × 72.0 mm
- Max. output (kW / rpm): 29.4/5,500
- Max. torque (Nm / rpm): 59.0/3,000
Transmission
- Transmission type: manual
- No. of gears: 4-speed
Chassis
- Steering: manual (no power assist)
- Suspension front: MacPherson strut
- Suspension rear: leaf springs
- Brakes: front disc and rear drums (no ABS)
See also
References
- ↑ Ansari, Usman (2015-11-27). "Is it time to say goodbye to the Suzuki Mehran?". www.dawn.com. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
- ↑ http://www.paksuzuki.com.pk/automobile/pages/allpricesautomobile.aspx
- ↑ "Flop Gear; an absurdly protected industry". The Economist. 9 May 2015.
External links
- PakSuzuki Mehran cars and accessories
- PakSuzuki Mehran official website
- PakSuzuki Mehran official website (web archive)
- Mehran 800 technical specifications (web archive)
- Suzuki Mehran versions