
The Matiz is a multipurpose vehicle with an
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Although the car is very compact the interior has been used very well and feels spacious.
The Matiz has won international acclaim - 'Most Beautiful Automobile' - Milan Show &
'Best Small Car' - UK Motor Show.
The modular seats are comfortable and can be folded, providing many options and
possibilities to use the space inside. This gives the car versatility of a multi-purpose
vehicle.
The driver's seat is high and the car has large glass area that affords good all-round
visibility. With a turning radius of 4.5 mts. manoeuvring the car in nose-to-bumper city
traffic and pulling in and out of parking spaces is a lot easier.
On the safety front, the car has a 2-stage bumpers to protect the bodywork and the
passenger cabin. The sides are protected by side impact beams and the collapsible steering
column breaks down, protecting the driver from chest injuries. The steel back panel on the
rear seat protects rear passengers during rear accidents.
The car is powered by a 796cc engine that produces 52bhp with a torque of 7.3kg-m. The
Multi-Point Fuel Injection system is coupled with 8-bit computerised Electronic Engine
Management System to ensure a very high fuel efficiency without compromising on power,
performance and reliability.
Specifications SP Model
Dimensions
Length
3495 mm
Width
1495 mm
Height
1505 mm
Kerb Weight
770 Kg
Ground Clearance
170 mm
Wheel Base
2340 mm
Power
Type
3 Cylinder In-line
Engine Control
8-bit Electronic Control Unit
with MPFi
Piston
Displacement
796 cc
Max. Power
52bhp@6000rpm
Max. Torque
7.3kg-m@3500rpm
Fuel
System
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Gears
5 forward plus reverse
Suspension
Front
McPherson Strut
Rear
Isolated Trailing Links
Steering
Type
Manual Rack and pinion
Turning Radius
4.5 Mts.
Brakes
Type
Diagonal Circuit
Front
Disc
Rear
Drum
Wheels
& Tyres
Tyres
145/70 R13 (Radial)
Track (Front/Rear)
1315/1280 mm
Performance
Max.Speed
144 kmph