Maruti Esteem is one of the most
popular cars in India.
Maruti Esteem
Maruti Esteem occupies a prominent place in the portfolio of sedan cars in India. power Appreciated for its packed performance and safety features, Maruti Esteem served as the car of the affluent for a long time. The car�s strengths include low running costs and smooth and powerful engine. A pretty reliable car, Maruti Esteem has been around for several years.
Design and Interior
The car has comfortable and spacious interiors. Features like fabric upholstery, center console box, molded floor carpets, remote operated fuel tank lid, door pockets, air flow controls, convenient lighting arrangements, sporty looking instrument panel have been incorporated in this car. Facilities of cabin heater, front seat back pockets (both sides ), front door pockets (both sides), air flow controls, remote operated fuel tank lid and trunk lid, coat hanger hook on grip assistance come with the car. Instrument panel of this model includes tachometer and speedometer with sporty dial.
The new Esteem's grill is an obvious improvement. The lens headlamps look impressive, the bonnet is worked on and rear is also enhanced.
Variants, Price and Mileage
The three variants available for this car are
Maruti Esteem LX - BS III
Maruti Esteem LXi - BS III
Maruti Esteem VXi - BS III
LX is the basic version of Marute Esteem while LXi and VXi are the upgraded versions. The car is available in the price range of Rs. 4.50-5.00 lakhs.
Engine
The car is equipped with a powerful 1298 cc, 4-cylinder engine. It boasts of excellent pick up and reaches 0-60kph in 5.01 seconds. The machine can deliver a maximum output of 85 bhp @ 6000 rpm. The engine which runs this huge car is made of lightweight all-aluminum.
Safety
Safety features like collapsible steering column, steel side impact beams, and laminated windshields have been used in this car.
Technical Specifications of Maruti Esteem
| Overall length |
4095 mm |
| Overall width |
1575 mm |
| Overall height |
1395 mm |
| Wheelbase |
2365 mm |
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1365 mm |
| Rear |
1340 mm |
| Ground clearance |
170 mm |
| Turning radius |
4.8 m |
| Unladen weight |
870 kg (LX) |
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875 kg (LXi, Vxi) |
| Laden weight |
1315 k g |
| Type |
Petrol engine, 4 stroke cycle, all-aluminium Water cooled
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| Cylinders |
In-line 4 |
| No. of valves |
4 / cylinder |
| Piston displacement |
1298 cc |
| Bore X stroke |
74 x 75.5 (mm) |
| Compression ratio |
9.0 ±0.2 |
| Maximum output |
85 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum torque |
110 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Engine Control |
32-Bit Electronic Control Module (ECM) |
| Manual |
5 forward, 1 reverse all-synchromesh |
| Steering |
Rack & pinion |
| Brakes |
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Booster assisted ventilated disc |
| Rear |
Booster assisted drum |
| Suspension |
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McPherson strut and coil spring |
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Coil spring |
| Tyre size (Tubeless) |
155/80 R 13 (LX, LXi) |
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175/70 R 13 (Vxi) |
| Seating |
5 persons |
| Fuel tank |
40 litres |
Features & Variants
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| Cabin heater |
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| Reclining & sliding front seats |
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| Front door pockets (both sides) |
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| Front seat back pockets (both sides) |
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| Centre room lamp |
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| Driver's cabin room light |
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| Trunk room light |
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| Air flow controls |
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| Remote operated fuel tank lid |
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| Remote operated trunk lid |
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| Coat hanger hook on grip assistance |
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| Outside rear view mirror (R) |
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| Power steering |
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| Power antenna |
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| Kenwood Stereo |
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| Driver's seat height adjuster |
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| Rear seat centre arm rest |
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| Rear defogger |
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| Central locking |
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| Plush fabric upholstery |
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| Sporty gear shift lever knob |
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| Centre console box |
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| Sunvisors on both sides |
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| Ashtrays (front & rear) |
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| Grip assists (front & rear) |
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| Moulded floor carpets |
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| Luggage compartment carpet |
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| Moulded part fabric door trims |
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| Chrome plated parking lever knob |
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| Silver finish power window switch garnish |
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| Cigarette lighter |
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| Silver finish louvres, garnish & bezels |
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| Vanity mirror |
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| Tachometer |
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| Speedometer with sporty dial |
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| Front grille (Chrome plated) |
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| Head lamps with clear lens |
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| Windshield wiper (2 speed + intermittent) |
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| Rear combination lamps with clear lens |
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| Tubeless tyres |
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| Body coloured bumpers |
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| Body side moulding |
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| Full wheel covers |
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| High mount stop lamp |
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| Body coloured door handles |
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| Body coloured side view mirrors |
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| Rear Spoiler |
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| Headlamp leveling device |
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| Collapsible steering column |
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| Lockable glove box |
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| Adjustable front seat head restraints |
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| Front seat belts (3-point ELR type) |
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| Child proof rear door locks |
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| Steel side impact beams |
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| Prismatic day-night inside rear view mirror |
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| Halogen headlamps |
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