Maruti Zen (2006)

Maruti Zen (2006)

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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 3,50,000 - ₹ 4,40,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued

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The Maruti Zen is a great car for its price. It offers great performance, excellent build quality and good fuel efficiency. The styling is modern and looks great. It is a great car for day to day use, or even for long drives. The Maruti Zen is a great value for money and is a great option for those looking for a reliable and dependable hatchback.
Latest Updates
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 06:42 AM Maruti is looking to kick off its electric vehicle venture with an EV form of the well-known Zen car. The Zen was already recognized for its small maintenance, and electric vehicles necessitate little upkeep as well, which makes it a great selection for those who want a dependable and easy-to-maintain ride. Most of the components of the Maruti Zen Electric will probably be akin to that of the WagonR EV, which is now being tested by Maruti.
QUICK FACTS & INFORMATION
Car Variant 2006 Maruti Zen LXi
Car Type Hatchback
Fuel Type Petrol
ARAI Mileage (Certified) 16 kmpl
Top Speed 151 KMPH
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Engine cc (Displacement) 993 cc
Maximum Power 58 Bhp @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 78.4 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Engine Details 993cc , 4 cylinder
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Ground Clearance 165.00 mm
Kerb Weight 755.00 kg
CAPACITY
Seating Capacity 5
Fuel Tank Capacity 35.00 litres
BRAKES & SUSPENSION
Brakes Front Disk, Rear Drum
Suspension NA
WHEELS & TYRES
Alloy Wheels
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Steering Adjustment (Rake)
Steering Mounted Controls
Rear AC Vents
Remote Fuel Filler
Steering Adjustment (Reach)
Air Conditioner
Power Steering Power
Rear Defogger
Rear Washer & Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Power Windows
Remote Boot Release
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Body Coloured Bumpers
Outside Rear-view Mirrors Driver Side
Tinted Glass
INTERIOR FEATURES
Sunroof
ACTIVE & PASSIVE SAFETY FEATURES
Parking Sensors
BRAKING & TRACTION
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control
LOCKS & SECURITY
Central Locking None
INSTRUMENTATION
Tachometer
LIGHTING
Xenon Headlamps
Front Fog Lights
Darkness Sensing Headlamps
ORVM Turn Indicators
INFOTAINMENT
Music System NA
SEATS & UPHOLSTERY
Leather Seats No
Folding Rear Seats
Rear Centre Armrest No
Driver Seat Adjustment Manual
Key Features of the Car
Summary Maruti Zen used to be an iconic entry level hatchback car in the past decade. Zen was a success amongst the family buyers. It was seen as an improvement over Maruti 800 and the car came with a 993cc 4 cylinder engine which gave out a maximum power of 58 Bhp @ 6000 rpm and a torque of 78.4 Nm @ 4500 rpm. Maruti Zen had a mileage of around 15 kmpl. In 2006 it was priced at 3,90,000 (ex-showroom). It came with a 35 litre fuel tank and had a top speed of 151 kmph. In this segment this car was a rival to Tata Indica, which was also very popular in India around 10 years ago.

Maruti Zen (2006) Review

25 Sep, 2014 06:03 AM

Synopsis

Maruti Suzuki is undoubtedly India's largest automobile manufacturing company and has given numerous high performance vehicles to Indian market since its inception. Maruti Zen is a name that comes automatically to the lips when we talk about Maruti Suzuki's best contributions to automobile industry. It is a 5-door hatchback that first introduced in India in 1993 and was assembled in Manesar, Haryana. Its name 'ZEN' is an acronym for 'Zero Engine Noise' or in Japanese, it means 'Complete'. It underwent a facelift in the year 2003 and its production got discontinued in 2006.

The exterior of Maruti Zen gives a simple yet elegant look with a flat and simple front bonnet, simple front grille with company's logo in the center, decent rectangular headlights, body colored bumper, front windshield with wipers, body colored ORVMs and door handles, small side turn blinkers at both sides, 12-inch steel wheels, curvy rear profile, simple tail lights and rear windshield with wiper and washer. This hatchback has a length of 3535mm, width of 1495mm and height of 1405mm as its dimensions and has a large wheelbase of 2335mm for a stable ride. It has a good ground clearance of 165mm for a bump-free ride and a front and rear track of 1335mm and 1305mm respectively. It has a curb weight of 765kgs and a fuel tank capacity of 35 litres.

The interior of Maruti Zen is simple and comfortable with a powerful AC with heater, a spacious dashboard, a rear parcel tray, seat back pockets, tinted glass, sun visor on both sides, front and rear assist grips, fabric upholstery, remote fuel lid and trunk lid opener, tinted glass, folding rear seats, power windows, child safety rear locks, hydraulic power assist, rack and pinion type steering with energy absorbing collapsible steering column and a boot space of 210 litres. It is a spacious hatchback with front and rear headroom of 952mm and 930mm respectively, maximum and minimum front legroom of 1170mm and 990mm respectively, maximum and minimum rear legroom of 750mm and 610mm respectively, maximum and minimum front knee room of 750mm and 610mm respectively, maximum and minimum rear knee room of 840mm and 650mm respectively and a shoulder space of 1270mm.

Maruti Zen LXi has a 993cc, 1.0L, In-line 4-cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, MPFI, BS-III compliant SOHC based petrol engine with a maximum power of 58 bhp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 78.45 Nm at 4500 rpm and has a five speed manual gearbox transmission. It gives a top speed of almost 150kmph and reaches 0-100kmph in 15.58 seconds with a mileage of 11.4kmpl in the cities and 17.3kmpl on the highways.

Maruti Zen has 236mm disk brakes at front and 180mm drum brakes at rear. The suspension system is MacPherson Strut type at front and 3-Link Rigid Axle type with Isolated Trailing Arm Coil Springs and Gas-filled Shock Absorbers at rear. For the safety, it has power steering, front and rear side impact door beams, rear child safety locks, front seat belts, bright headlights and a rear windshield wiper and washer. Maruti Zen LXi was available in five shades which include Beam Blue Metallic, Silky Silver Metallic, Pearl Silver Metallic, Bright Red and Superior White. The ex-showroom, Delhi price of this legendary hatchback was INR 3.90lakhs.

Overall, Maruti Zen is a great hatchback with a price that favours a large number of middle class Indian families and the car provides them with good safety, performance, comfort and luxury at their heart wished price.

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Great value for money

Chandan Kumar Singh | One year ago
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The Maruti Zen LX offers a great value for money proposition. It has a great interior, good performance and decent fuel efficiency. The only downside is its low ground clearance, which may pose a problem for those who are looking to take it off-road. Overall, the Maruti Zen LX is a great car for those looking for an affordable and reliable family car.

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