The Suzuki Cervo, after decades of presence in the International market, is nearly ready for the Indian market. Though the car has always been present in India under different names, the name itself will be seen for the first time. The M800 was a third generation Cervo, and the original Indian Zen was a fourth generation Cervo.
The Maruti Cervo was expected around 2010 at a price tag of Rs. 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh. The Cervo that is going to come to India now may not resemble the international car at all. It is expected to house the same 800cc petrol engine from the current Alto. Though there isn't much information about the diesel option, we expect Maruti to come up with one to combat the upcoming Tata Nano diesel - and Hyundai is mulling a 3-cylinder diesel that will fit in the Eon's engine bay.
Competing with the likes of Nano, Eon, Spark and other upcoming compact cars, the Cervo would have an advantage of the Maruti Suzuki brand value and sales and service network. The latest bestseller Swift has something to worry about.
