Maruti Zen Estilo Launched

December 8, 2006 – 4:07 pm by Banwari Lal Sharma

Finally Maruti launched the very much awaited new Zen (Zen Estilo) on 5th of December. The car is based on Wagon R and Japan’s MR Wagon platform. Price range is quite competitive to Wagon R (Wagon R is approximately 10,000 rupees costlier). For the first time in Maruti’s history, Zen is priced lower than Wagon R! Car was launched in New Delhi in fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani’s show.

Maruti Zen Estilo Side-View

Zen is the first Maruti car to be phased-out completely. Now Baleno is all set to be discontinued, Maruti has already stopped the production and the new Baleno (based on Suzuki’s SX4) is expected to hit roads within four months. Most probably car will come in both Petrol and Diesel versions.

Maruti Zen Estilo Rear-View

I have test-driven this new Maruti i.e. Zen Estilo and have written a short review here. Overall I found this Zen a very good car. Any person seeking a good looking, economic, performing, comfortable hatch can go for Zen Estilo.

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  1. 17 Responses to “Maruti Zen Estilo Launched”

  2. it is very good in looks

    By anuj on Dec 9, 2006

  3. Zen Estilo!
    Lot of fuss is being created on the launch of Estilo. May feels that this is just the same Wagon-r! But is it really the same?
    Technically (engine) yes, but it is better equipped internally. Seat cover quality and design is one plus as compared to Wagon-r. Pickup is slightly better than Wagon-r. Maneuverability is comparable, if not better, than Wagon-r. Over all this is a better car as compared to Wagon-r, remember you can’t compare it with old Zen. Estilo and old Zen has nothing in common. Estilo is far advanced than it’s parent car, old Zen.
    Only negative that one could find in Estilo is the shape. Many feels that this is Matiz from the front and modified version of Wagon-r from the back. Yes this is true. But Matiz is known for the looks, sleek and simple!
    Question hear is “Will the hybrid word?” I am all of the opinion that Estilo will work better than its parents and Wagon-r too!
    Any comments from the proud owners of this new stylish baby!!

    By Achal Jain on Dec 15, 2006

  4. Achal,

    Maruti hasn’t started delivery of this car, so don’t expect owner-feedbacks for a few weeks. :)

    By webmaster on Dec 15, 2006

  5. Do any-body know?????
    its delivery date ????

    By Peeyush on Dec 22, 2006

  6. Seeting space is compromised by pushing the engine inside.Go for good’ol Wagon -R.

    By Dr. Manesh Kumar on Jan 8, 2007

  7. Though the car is good lookwise but the gears & clutch ae all messed up. It is being said that the engine is Wagon R but I must say that in one month time I am already wondering if my decision to buy Estilo was in a haste. While changing gears u will make out immediately that first that their is no synchronisation and second it gets stuck every time.

    By Varsha on Feb 2, 2007

  8. ESTILO ROCKS !!!

    I HAVE BEEN USING THIS CAR FOR OVER A MONTH NOW AND ITS A GREAT CAR IN TERMS OF MILEAGE(15-18 KMPL) , SPACE(5 PEOPLE WITH LENIENT BUILD) , RELIABILITY(MARUTI QUALITY),LUXURY(NICE BIEGE INTERIORS WITH GOOD A/C).

    I GUESS THIS IS WHAT EVERYONE WANTS FROM THEIR CAR AND ESTILO DELIVERS IT.

    ONCE AGAIN LET ME REITERATE THAT :
    ESTILO ROCKS !!!

    By Shivendra on Apr 18, 2007

  9. Hi,
    I just wanted to ask you ur experience of driving the car at high speed more than 60km,as when on high speed i was not that confident about the car and steering,at what speed max. have u taken the car,as in pune i have bad roads (bumpy ones),so it is difficult for me to drive at high speed,i was more confident when i used to drive older zen withiut power steering.

    By prikshit on May 2, 2007

  10. SIMPLY THE BEST
    I CAN SAY FOR ZEN ESTILO FOR ME AND MY FAMILY
    1] LOOKS
    2] ENGINE
    3] SPACE
    4] OPTIMIZATION
    AND MANY MORE AND MILAGE TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    By Er. kushal saini on Jun 8, 2007

  11. I have driven my zen estilo on express highway with 5 person seated. We easily touched 120 km/hr and covered a distance of 40 kms in just 17 minutes!!!!

    By Manish on Jul 12, 2007

  12. Hi,
    How about maintanence & spare avalibility. Is Estilo Good choice over Wangon R/Indica Xeta/Santro

    By Manishv on Aug 5, 2007

  13. Hi,

    which one is the best , the old zen or the all new zen estillo ????????

    PLZ POST YOUR REVIEWS AND COMMENTS ON

    www.kurago0-e-link.blogspot.com

    By kurago on Sep 5, 2007

  14. Hi there is one negative feature of Zen estilo.
    The TIR Total Internal reflection happens when you drive eastwards at 8-9 AM in the morning and again at 4-5 PM when you drive westwards. This is because the black front plastic though of matt finish, reflects some light from the sun and that is seen in the front glass shield. thsi annoys as the front road view gets disturbed.
    Takes time to get used to.
    however this effect can be countered if you place a dark turkey towel on the plastic. This does not reflect light.

    Any more views?

    By kumar on Sep 11, 2007

  15. i want to know & see all the features & prices of Zen Estilo

    By sudhan das on Nov 14, 2007

  16. Zen estillo,its gr8 to drive, i have taken my car to manali from delhi, to jim corbett,… the mileage is good ,..15-18kmpl….. handling car at top speed is quiet easy, i have taken it to 140 . then also steering doesn’t shuffle. its easy too handle…overall good compaq car with effective cooling

    By gaurav on Mar 23, 2008

  17. It was a rainy Sunday afternoon. The song “lemon tree” came to my mind over and over again. The only niggle was my car had broken down. I had to go to Manali at any cost to join my “gang of boys”.

    The idea of missing out on all the firang babes, beer, music and hash just ripped my mind. I had to get there. A friend had offered to lend me his recently brought Zen Estillo for the get away. However I was quite sceptical of the car’s ability to perform out of city.

    Then it happened. I turned on the ignition and the rest as they say in popular literature was history. The machine hummed like a smooth monster. The arabesque console was a treat. The quick acceleration, the smoothness of the gear and clutch and comfortable seats and the spacious leg and head room was a welcome change from the typical small cars one is used to on Indian roads.

    Rough patches, pot holes, traffic jams, steep turns, single ladies and married ones were all challenges my car over came in its stride. I am hoping all this has some thing to do with driver as well!!

    I was in Manali in about 12 hrs flat ! What happened post that is sensitive and classified info! If you are curious you can always go and find out!! All I can say is that that music was killer and so was the booze and Hash and I suspect I can give Changez Khan a run for his money 

    All thanks to the sexy Estillo!!! Dats muh next caaaarrrrrr….

    By Ritesh Lamba on Mar 24, 2008

  18. Folks,

    Does anyone know if Estilo has collapsible steering. Maruti brochure and website doesn’t mention anything about this.

    Thanks
    VJ

    By Vijay on Mar 24, 2008

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