Zen Estilo Sports launched

We have just heard that Maruti Suzuki has launched what is essentially a facelifted version of the Zen Estilo – the Zen Estilo Srpots edition.

Photo: New Zen Estilo Sports edition

Frankly, as facelifts go, nothing great to be expected here. No changes in engine, power et al. What we get is a slightly spruced up Zen Estilo.

Compare the Zen Estilo Sports to the top-end Zen VXi and you will find some changes. Take a look anyway – after all, the Sports version is only Rs 6000 or so pricier than the VXi.

In August, Maruti Suzuki saw a serious decine in sales – like most other car manufacturers in India. The A2 segment cars from Maruti – Alto, Zen Estilo, Swift and WagonR – registered a decline of 9.75%. So a bit of desperate tactics are only to be expected. Also, with a few of these little facelifts, the company might actually be preparing for the imminent launch of the A-Star in India.

One, body graphics everywhere. On the right, left and back. How good it looks, we cannot make out from the few photos available right now.

You have a new chrome tipped muffler extension. Not a bad addition that. A bit of chrome there at the back can look good. Inside, you get an factory fitted CD-MP3 player with four speakers (one in each door.) The IP tray, IP center garnish and speedo dials etc get a bit better looking grey black and silver color scheme. The AC louvres in the Sports Edition Estilo get a silver ring, and carpets and door trim get a bit of the shiny stuff. Wheel covers in the Estilo Sports are sportier, claim Maruti. You decide for yourself! ame goes for revised rear view mirrors.

Looking at all that, why should anyone go for the Estilo VXi anymore? Those extra fittings are worth Rs 6,000 I guess.