Maruti Suzuki Cervo

Latest update on Maruti Suzuki Cervo 4th June 2012

Maruti Suzuki Cervo, the much awaited compact hatchback will be launched in the festive season. The largest car manufacturer of India has decided to launch the Cervo during Diwali to grab maximum sales. A replacement of Maruti 800, the Cervo will also overtake the most successful Alto. After introducing the car in Japan, the company has already attained huge market response. Auto analysts believe that post launch Maruti Cervo will emerge as a best-seller in the Indian auto market.

Maruti Suzuki Cervo’s USP includes performance oriented engine, attractive price tag and extremely stylish appearance. As per as design is concerned, Cervo is offered as a five door compact car having a spacious passenger cabin. Maruti Suzuki believes that Cervo will be counted among the most designed influenced cars, which are introduced by the company in the Indian auto market.

Maruti Suzuki Cervo holds a 0.7 litre petrol engine, which is incorporated with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) technology that assists the engine to deliver low emissions with a decent fuel economy. Although the engine emission of Maruti Suzuki Cervo is low, it does not compromise on the grounds of fuel economy. The power-train of Cervo enables the car to deliver an impressive mileage of 22 kmpl in city and 26 kmpl on highway.

Maruti Suzuki Cervo has a wheelbase of over 2,000 mm, which will provide balance and standard stability to the car. The company anticipates that Cervo will attract the youngsters as it is provided with sporty and appealing exteriors and interiors. The Cervo flaunts funky exterior, which incorporates fascinating curves and smooth lines that connects front fascia with its rear end. The eye designed headlights Cervo is quite stylish. In order to make the front fascia attractive, the car holds a honeycomb radiator grille, finished with chrome strip.

Maruti Suzuki Cervo’s rear end is provided with a unique look which is complemented with stylish rear wiper and spoiler. Taillight cluster is almost identical to the headlight cluster but has compact dimensions. Rear-end cluster holds dotted LED brake light and turning indicators. The appearance of rear end is further improved by fitting a compact antenna on the roof which also provides a sporty look to the car.

Maruti Suzuki Cervo apart from mesmerising exteriors is also provided with charismatic interiors that have spacious seating arrangements for the passengers of both rows. All seats are provided with seat belts, which add to its safety essence. As per as the driver console of the car is concerned, it is expected that it will be provided with a three spoke adjustable power-assisted steering wheel, which will assist the driver to hold complete control over the car.

Maruti Suzuki Cervo is also believed to come with broad dashboard, air conditioning vents at both ends and a colour illuminated instrument panel just behind the steering wheel. Analysts further expect that the car will hold 12 inch wheels, fitted with stylish wheel covers. All these minor features add to the eye catchy appeal of the car, making it a head turner. In addition, it is also anticipated that the car will be provided with a spacious boot which will help the passengers to carry sufficient amount of luggage.

About Maruti Suzuki Cervo

Maruti Cervo is the upcoming starting range small car in India that will replace Maruti’s iconic and oldest small car – Maruti 800 – in the country. The Maruti Cervo is expected to come powered by a 0.7L, 660CC petrol engine along with maximum power capability of 60bhp. The car would be shelved in the price segment of sub Rs 2 lakh where it will further shorten the price gap between the Alto series and India’s cheapest car Tata Nano.

The Cervo model is already available in the Japanese market where it has been receiving an overwhelming response from the Japanese buyers. However, the company is expected to shed a few features in the Indian version of the car, in order to keep its price as competitive as possible.

Blessed with a new generation sporty look, the Maruti Cervo will be targeted at the young buyers who give more preference to the design and style of the car over the engine power. The major competitors of the Cervo model in the country will be Tata Nano, upcoming 800CC car from Hyundai and upcoming ultra low cost (ULC) car from Nissan-Renault-Bajaj joint venture. The new Maruti Cervo is expected to be launched in the country in first half of next year.

Engine & Specifications of Maruti Cervo

As mentioned above, the Maruti Suzuki Cervo is expected to come powered by a 660CC petrol engine that would be capable of generating a peak power of 60 bhp along with a top torque of 64 Nm. The new generation petrol engine of Cervo is expected to come blessed with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) that boosts the fuel economy of the car considerably. Considering a rising demand for automatic transmission run cars, the company may decide to roll-out Cervo in both 4-speed manual and automatic transmission versions.

Performance of Maruti Cervo

Blessed with a range of new generation performance enhancing features, the current model of Maruti Cervo has been highly appreciated for its powerful performance. The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) technology of the Cervo model ensures minimum power-loss along with maximum fuel efficiency and lower carbon emission level. The Cervo model is expected to deliver a high fuel economy in the range of 20 to 24 kmpl.

The highly sophisticated automatic transmission of Cervo enables it to zip through the city traffic, effortlessly. The car is speculated to cross the speed barrier of 100 km/h in 25 seconds and will have a top speed of 115 km/h.

Exterior, Interior & Safety of Maruti Cervo

The Cervo is a hatchback model with five doors and sitting capacity for four. The car looks sporty with especially the front look appealing. The head lamps, the fog lamps and the tail lamps are all well chosen and add to the beauty of the car. The interiors are made in a well balanced fashion with plenty of classy and contemporary features.

The Maruti Cervo is a youthful car that carries a sporty appeal along with charismatic road presence, thanks to the sexy curves and unique flow lines used throughout the exterior. The car has been provided with a compact face by using a human-eye like head-light cluster along with a smiling grille, right below the headlamps. The interior is admirable and spacious and comes loaded with a range of new generation comfort & convenience features that comprises of power windows, power steering, AC etc.

However, some of these features are expected to be absent in Indian version of the car. The safety features that are expected to find place in this car include two airbags, front and side impact beams, engine immobilizer, passenger side rear view mirrors, child safety lock, seat-belts, anti-theft system etc.

Fact Sheet:

Make	Maruti Suzuki
Model	Cervo
Fuel Types	Petrol
Price Range	Rs. 1.5 lacs to Rs. 2 lacs
Key Specifications	0.7 litre engine, generating maximum power of 60 bhp and highest torque of 64 Nm at 3500 rpm.