Maruti Suzuki to launch its concept R3 car in 2011

Penulis : Unknown on Friday, December 2, 2011 | 11:30 AM

India's leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki is to launch the Concept R3 in the country some time next year and the firm had released the price and feature list of the vehicle, which it had unveiled at the Delhi Aut Expo early this year. The IC Tech News reports citing Maruti Suzuki spokesperson as saying that the R3 concept car will car a new segment in the Indian car market. What is more, the six-seater would essentially be a family car, catering to large families. The report further says that the car will be launched next year with a price tag between Rs 6 to 8 lakh.

The new Maruti Concept R3 sports an 1196 cc engine with a maximum torque of 101 N at 3000 rpm. The car generates 73 bhp of power at 6000 rpm. Maruti R3 again comes from the genre of K-series engine that powers other Maruti lineup such as new WagonR and Ritz. The car boasts of a high head room and amazing stylish looks with three rows of seats which is seen as a stretched version of SX4. The elegantly designed concept R3 optimises interior space without compromising on the firmness of the exterior, says the report.

The interior of Maruti Suzuki Concept R3 had taken designing cues from flowing water and on a closer introspection, one can see various elements of the design merging into one another like fluid. Even the exterior has smooth flowing lines starting from vehicle’s front and going to its rear just like water. Its chrome grille, concealed rear lamps, glass roof and aluminum accents on the side accentuate the looks, the report adds.

Maruti Suzuki also confirmed that the R3 MPV concept car will be designed in India that will help keep the cost down. With R3, the Japanese company is aiming at carrying forward its enormous commitment to R&D. The report adds that the firm would develop R3 at its engineering centre in Rohtak spread at 700 acres with a huge investment of over Rs 3,500 crore and the main competitors to Concept R3 MPV will be Mahindra Xylo, Tata Sumo Grande and Toyota Innova.