The Matiz is a multipurpose
vehicle with an aerodynamic mono-volume styling, that makes the car sleeker and increases
the stability.
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 Matiz has a great deal of space inside and beats even bigger cars like the Esteem on
all counts - Front leg room, Rear leg room, Front head room, rear head room.
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.
The Matiz SS is the lowend - economy model and has basic features that deliver great value
for the price.
Features
Child Safety Lock
Collapsible Steering Column
Cup Holder
Front Seat Belts
Fuel Lid Opener
Mud Guard
Rear Assist Grip
Side Rear View Mirror
Trip Meter
Two Stage Bumper
| Specifications SS 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 |
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