Latest Maruti-Suzuki-ZEN to woo car lovers

The latest Maruti-Suzuki-ZEN car which has a futuristic design and a high spirited engine has attracted small car lovers.

Associated MotorWays - AMW, the sole agent for Suzuki - Maruti in Sri Lanka has placed orders for the latest Zen cars and Maruti from the Suzuki manufacturing plant in India.

A spokesman for the Maruti Suzuki sales centre at Borella said that the first shipment of ZEN has been reserved only for 'car permit' holders.

"It will take at least two months for the cars to arrive in Sri Lanka, he said.

Maruti Suzuki ZEN

"ZEN" is a five-door hatchback. The word "ZEN" stands for Zero Engine Noise. It also stands for the Japanese word "ZEN" which means "To figure out something by meditation or by a sudden flash of enlightenment".

The new 'ZEN' Estilo is for the most part a carry forward of the original Suzuki MR Wagon.

With a tried and tested engine, the Estilo is undoubtedly a stylish package that should attract a number of young buyers.

In other words new ZEN Estilo is the all new small car from Suzuki with a refreshed but recognisable brand name. ZEN's large trapezoidal headlamps dominate the short sharply sloping bonnet. The clear lens type headlamps feature large twin reflectors that house the primary high beam and turns the indicator bulbs.

The lines of the small bonnet panel is a simple grille with a single slat, centred Suzuki logo.

The same 1061 cc, four-cylinder engine and five-speed gearbox combo that powers the Wagon R have been introduced in the new ZEN.

The engines characteristics are identical, putting out a peak power of 64 bhp at 6200 rpm and maximum torque of 84 Nm at 3500 rpm.

New bus to revolutionise industry

by Lalin Fernandopulle

Associated Motorways PLC, a pioneer in the motor vehicle industry in partnership with Eicher, a leading motor vehicle company in India will launch their heavy commercial bus within the next few months.

The new 42 seater-bus designed to meet the requirements of owners, drivers and passengers will be a revolution in the country's bus industry, said Administrative Manager Eicher Mahendra Rajapakse.

General Manager AMW Yohan de Zoysa said the limited seats and lack of facilities in the buses at present make the journey uncomfortable for passengers. The new bus with a technologically superior engine and higher horse power is fuel economical and conducive for long distance travelling.

The Eicher bus has the latest inter-cooled turbocharged engine and ensures greater profitability to bus owners.

The variable suspension and brake system ensures comfort, safety and convenience. AWM plans to launch the super luxury buses to the industry shortly.

AMW, the agents for Nissan and Maruti cars and Yamaha motor-cycles have been in the industry for over 50 years.

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