Suzuki Mehran

Suzuki Mehran was a rebadged version of the Second-generation Suzuki Alto CA/CC71, Manufactured by the Pak Suzuki Motors. It was introduced as the successor to the classic Suzuki FX, a rebadged First Generation Suzuki Alto (SS80S). Upon its introduction to the Pakistani market in 1989, the Suzuki Mehran had a retail price of PKR.90,000. In November 2016, the Suzuki Mehran sold for around 650,000 Pakistani rupee ($3892).[1][2]

Suzuki Mehran
Overview
ManufacturerPaksuzuki
Also calledSuzuki Fronte
Maruti 800
Production1988–2019
AssemblyPakistan
DesignerSuzuki
Body and chassis
ClassKei car
Hatchback
Body styleFive-door hatchback
RelatedMaruti 800
Powertrain
Engine796 cc Efi engine (Euro II)
TransmissionManual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,175 mm (85.6 in)
Length3,300 mm (129.9 in)
Width1,405 mm (55.3 in)
Height1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Chronology
SuccessorSuzuki Alto (HA36)

In 2013, a Euro-II model was introduced, the only notable difference was the use of an Electronic Fuel Injection System that replaced the already long-outdated Carburettor that came installed in models up until 2012. The car was badged with a "euro-II" mark on the rear, which allowed the manufacturer to increase the price to an irrational level.

In 2015, press reports indicated the car sold for US$6,500-7700, despite lacking essential and basic safety features such as airbags, ABS, rear window defogger, side air conditioner vents, seat belt reminder and even rear seat belts. Front row seatbelts first came preinstalled during the mid-2000s. Besides the suspension system that was based on a low-cost, obsolete leaf spring rigid axle, the car had remained almost exactly the same over its 32-year production span, with absolutely no significant changes made to the interior or exterior, other than the gradual reduction in build quality over the years. The vehicle during the last two decades towards its end of production was reminiscent of a bygone era, having an outdated and obsolete look.

Maintenance on the Mehran was relatively cheaper, this is what allowed it to have a higher resale value than most other vehicles in the market. Despite being obsolete, the car still had a high demand. In September 2018, Pak Suzuki accounted for having sold 47,199 units in the country. As compared to other locally assembled cars. By February 2019, Pak Suzuki had taken up the prices to their highest extent, with the basic variant "VX" having a retail price of PKR.825,000 with a choice of merely three colors – a 'white' that would turn pale after a year, a darker, 'silky silver' and a much darker, 'graphite grey'. [3]

Pak Suzuki finally ended Production for the Mehran in March 2019 and was discontinued, in favor of the Eighth generation (HA36S) that was introduced later that year as the New "Alto".

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
  • Engine: F8a (carburetor) F8b (EFI) (800cc)[1]
  • Type: EFI (Euro II technology with Alto 660cc engine introduced in April 2019)[3]
  • No. of cylinders: three cylinder
  • Top Speed 150 km/h
  • EFI mileage 18 km/l (Euro II) on highway
  • EFI mileage 14 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 choices
  • Transmission type: manual (No. of gears: 4-speed)
  • 4-wheel drive transmission[1]

Chassis
  • Steering: manual (no power assist)
  • Suspension front: MacPherson strut
  • Suspension rear: leaf springs
  • Brakes: front and rear drums (no ABS nor a Brake Booster)

See also

References
  1. Aamir Shafaat Khan (7 September 2018). "Mehran's 30-year journey to end next April". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  2. "Renault to start assembling cars in Pakistan by 2018, says Board of Investment". Dawn (newspaper). Associated Press of Pakistan. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  3. Pak Suzuki launches limited edition Mehran VX The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 15 February 2019, Retrieved 2 November 2019
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