Suzuki Mehran Vs China Mehran Comparison-2016:
Is it time to say goodbye to the Suzuki Mehran?
Recently Chinese company Jiangnan Auto, Zotye Automobile has launched cheapest car Jiangnan TT in China. Its price in China is 15,800 Yuan which is equal to PKR 250,000. Jiangnan is similar to Pakistani Suzuki Mehran but has the better features and specifications. Here we are providing comparison of both vehicles.
When the second generation Alto (Mehran) arrived in the local market back in 1989, it costed roughly around 90,000 rupees. And like its predecessor – the Suzuki FX – it was the cheapest car available.
With an 800cc carburetor engine under the hood, and a very basic leaf-spring rear suspension setup, the car was undoubtedly one of the easiest vehicles to maintain.
It was a common man’s dream to afford a car – and the Mehran was the perfect package. With little or no drive pleasure, zero safety and a rather uncomfortable drive, the Mehran still rules the hearts of many.
Additionally, over the years, the quality of its built has declined, but its price keeps shooting up.
FEATURES COMPARISON SUZUKI MEHRAN JIANGNAN TT
INTERIOR FEATURES
Air Conditioner | No (Mehran) | Yes (Jiangnantt) |
Rear Spoiler | No | Yes |
Halogen Headlights | No | Yes |
Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
Anti-Lock Braking System | No | Yes |
Air-Bags (Driver | Passenger) | No | No | Yes | No |
Leather Seats | No | No |
Power Widows | No | Yes |
Cruise Control | No | No |
Keyless Entry | No | No |
GENERAL FEATURES
CD Player | No | No |
Power Door Locks | No | Yes |
Traction Control | No | No |
Immobilizer | No | No |
Cup Holders | No | Yes |
Folding Rear-Seat | No | Yes |
Rear Wash Wiper | No | No |
Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
Tubeless Tyres | No | No |
Central Locking | No | No |
Remote Boot/Fuel-Lid | No | No |
Steering Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | No | Yes |
Front Fog Lights | No | Yes |
Rear Defroster | No | Yes |
Defogger (Rear) | No | Yes |
Power Seats | No | No |
AM/FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
Cassette Player | No | No |
Sun-Roof | Moon-Roof | No | No |
CoolBox | No | No |
DVD Player | No | No |
COMPARE SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Overall Length | 3300 mm | 3300 mm |
Overall Width | 1405 mm | 1405 mm |
Overall Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Kerb Weight | 650 KG | 645 KG |
Mileage Overall | KM/L | KM/L |
Seating capacity | 4 person | 4 person |
No of Doors | 4-doors | 4doors |
Engine | ||
Displacement | 796cc | 800cc |
Power | 40hp@5500Rpm | 36 hp@Rpm |
Torque | 78Nm@ 3000 rpm | Nm@rpm |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Gear/Speeds | 4 | 5 |
Valve Mechanism | DOHC, 6 valves | SOHC 6 valves |
No of Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
Cylinder Configuration | In Line | In Line |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
Fuel System | Injection | injection |
Wheels and Tyres | ||
Front Suspension | Tube struts coil-spring | MacPherson |
Rear Suspension | Leaf spring | Trailing arm |
Steering Type | ||
Front Brakes | Drum | Disk |
Rear Brakes | Drum | Drum |
Wheel Type | Steel wheels | Alloy wheels |
Wheel Size | 12in | 12in |
Tyres |