India’s largest car maker, Maruti-Suzuki plans to unveil a new hatchback at the upcoming 2014 Auto Expo, Delhi. The new hatchback is codenamed as YL7 which is the first international model from Maruti-Suzuki. This YL7 will replace the discontinued Zen Estilo and A-star.
The YL7 will get three-cylinder K10 petrol engine from Suzuki. The engine is coupled with 5 speed manual transmission.4 speed automatic transmission is also available. Suzuki has unveiled the A-wind hatchback concept at the Thailand International Auto Expo 2013.
The wheelbase of the A-Wind concept is 2425mm.The wheelbase of the A-Wind concept is 65mm more than the A-Star’s wheelbase. It is also 100mm longer and 50mm taller than the A-Star. It is taller It will get 16 inch alloy wheels with 185/55 R16 tyres. It will get a 996 cc, 3 cylinder engine mated to a CVT gearbox. It will get a twin split chrome grille with integrated funky projector headlights and also LED turn-indicators at the front. The new hatchback will take on Hyundai’s Grand i10.
