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Suzuki unveils stunning A-Star concept car

Last updated on: December 04, 2013 14:43 IST

Here are a few photographs of the Suzuki A:Wind Concept that premiered at the Bangkok Motor Show last week. These images give us the first look of the car.

The A:Wind is the precursor to the next generation Maruti A-Star (also known as Suzuki Alto inother markets), which would be launched in Thailand next year.

Powered by a 996cc engine, the transmission is a CVT unit that transfers power to the front wheels.

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Suzuki unveils stunning A-Star concept car

Last updated on: December 04, 2013 14:43 IST

One can already see interior components such as the gear shifter, steering wheel, and central console dug out from the Swift parts bin.

Suzuki designs a very futuristic instrument cluster and LED front-fascia on the A:Wind.

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Suzuki unveils stunning A-Star concept car

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If past concepts are anything to go by, these would be excluded from the production car, which would get a more mundane identity.

The A:Wind is designed to a very low cost target leaving very little room for sophistication or finesse.

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Suzuki unveils stunning A-Star concept car

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In India, the A:Wind would have to fill the shoes of not only the A-Star, but the Estilo as well.

We expect the car to list a diesel engine option to take the fight directly to the core competitor - the Hyundai Grand i10 - apart from the 1.0 L K Series engine option, offered with a choice of an automatic transmission as well as a manual.

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Suzuki unveils stunning A-Star concept car

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As test mules have been plying roads since early this year, and judging by the near-production-ready state of the concept, we won’t be stunned if the production model is unwrapped at the new Delhi Auto Expo in February 2014.

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