the Maruti Wagon R; both being based on the Suzuki MR Wagon (Nissan Moco). The pricing was also nearly the same as the Wagon R. The Maruti Suzuki Alto (model prior to Alto K10), Wagon R (till Aug 2010) and the new Zen Estilo all shared the same chassis. In 2009, along with a minor facelift, Maruti Suzuki dropped the Zen branding from the name. Reception The Zen was a very successful model for Maruti Suzuki both in India and abroad. It was called India's first world car and was exported to Europe as early as 1994. Besides being exported to Europe from 1994 to 2004, it has also been exported to several other countries. The Zen quickly became a hit with the Indian Racing Scene with highly modified versions of the 993 cc G10B engine topping 100+ Bhp. The Zen was the first fun to drive hatchback in the Indian market. It was a driver oriented car with low seating and go kart like handling. The car was very reliable and it is possible to find many good examples of Zen still in use. The Zen still commands a relatively high resale value on the used car market. Technical specifications Trim levels at launch badged as MH410 later as LX, LXi, VXi and D,Di The Maruti Suzuki Zen has a four-cylinder in-line all aluminium engine mounted transverse and using Carburetor/MPFI Carburetor Valvetrain is 2 Valves/Cylinder SOHC with Displacement of 993CC Max Power is 50bhp at 6500rpm and Maximun Torque 7.2 kgm at 4500rpm. Compression Ratio 8:8:1 MPFI valvetrain is 4 valves/cyl, SOHC with a displacement of 993 cc. Max Power is at 6000 rpm and max torque is @4500 rpm. It has a 5 speed manual transmission. Bore x Stroke: x Comp Ratio: 9.4 (+/- 0.2):1Drivetrain Front brakes: disc Rear: drum Type: Hydraulic, vacuum assisted Wheels F/R: 4Jx13,4.5Jx13 (carbon/steel) and 4Jx12” Tyres: 145/70/R13 (Earlier Petrol and Diesel variant) and 145/80/R12 (Petrol variant) In Zen 155/65/13, Measurements are best to upsize tyres in petrol and diesel variant too (not touches the body of car from top while there is load in car and sides while turning the steering and there is no need to make changes in suspension system) and not effects the mileage Steering: Rack and pinion, First EPS from Maruti appeared in Zen.Electric Power assist Turning circle dial: Turns lock to lock: 9.8 Suspension: Front: Independent, MacPherson strut,