Suzuki Mehran

Suzuki Mehran
Suzuki Mehran VXR
Overview
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Also called	Suzuki Fronte Maruti 800
Production	1988 – present (no significant changes)
Assembly	Pakistan
Body and chassis
Class	Kei car
Body style	five-door hatchback
Related	Suzuki Alto, Maruti 800
Powertrain
Engine	796 cc Efi engine (Euro II)
Transmission	Manual, 4 forward, 1 reverse
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,175 mm (85.6 in)
Length	3,300 mm (129.9 in)
Width	1,405 mm (55.3 in)
Height	1,410 mm (55.5 in)

The Suzuki Mehran is a globally retired small car manufactured and marketed by Pak Suzuki Motors, a subsidiary of Suzuki in Pakistan. It is a rebadged second-generation Suzuki Alto CA/CC71 which was sold in the Japanese and European market from 1984 to 1988. Pakistan remains the only country where the vehicle is still in production. When the second generation of Suzuki Mehran arrived in Pakistan in 1989, it cost around PKR 90,000. It is among the top-selling car in Pakistan.

In 2015, press reports indicated the car sold for US$6,500-7700, a very high price for a car with everything manually operated, and with no safety features. The car lacks airbags, abs, rear window defogger, side air conditioner vents, seat belt reminder and even rear seat belts.

From its production to now, its passenger A/C vent has been removed, headlights and tail-lights,bumpers and front grill have been renewed. However, after 2013, a EURO II engine was installed to meet the requirements of Pakistan's lagging emission standards. The suspension system is based on a low cost obsolete earlier leaf sprung rigid axle instead of shock absorbers.