The A-Star will be available at an introductory price ranging from Rs 3,47,000 to Rs 4,12,000. A-Star is Maruti's fifth global model which would be manufactured only in India. The company plans to sell 50,000 units in the domestic market, while targets to export 1 lakh units.
Powered by a 996cc engine, the transmission is a CVT unit that transfers power to the front wheels.
Although the broad contours of the proposed agreement with Ashok Leyland to build a range of small cars is yet to be outlined, Nissan's intention is clear counter Volkwagen's plans with Suzuki to target the compact car segment.
It will be fitted in a new car codenamed YL7, which will replace A-Star and Estilo.
From January to September 2013, Maruti managed to sell 14,871 units of the old 800, while only 5,951 units of the A-Star were sold in the same period.
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