Changhe Ideal

Changhe-Suzuki Ideal

Manufacturer	Changhe
Also called	Effa M100 Effa Ideal Martin Motors Ideal 1000
Production	2003-present
Class	City car
Engine	1.1 L I4 gasoline 1.4 L I4 gasoline
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,335 mm (91.9 in)
Length	3,560 mm (140.2 in)
Width	1,600 mm (63.0 in)
Height	1,670 mm (65.7 in)

The Changhe Ideal is a city car produced by Jiangxi Changhe Suzuki Automobile Company, in a joint-venture between Chinese and Japanese automakers Changhe and Suzuki, since 2003. The model is known in Brazil as the Effa M100, in Uruguay as the Effa Ideal and in Italy as Martin Motors Ideal 1000.

The Ideal was designed by Bertone, available initially with a 1.1-litre gasoline engine and safety items such as anti-lock braking system and airbags. It was facelifted in 2006, when it received new lights, a new grille and an updated interior.

Engines

• 1.0 (970 cc) -DA465Q-2/D1- 8V 35 kW (48 PS) Euro II
• 1.1 -CH7101-(1075 cc) -DA468Q- 16V 48 kW (65 PS) Euro II
• 1.3 -CH7111-(1302 cc) 58 kW (79 PS) Euro II
• 1.4 -CH7111A-(1372 cc) 67 kW (91 PS) 4-cylinder 16-valve engine Euro II

Electric Version

NICE will be presenting an electric version of the Ideal called the NICE Ze-O at the 2008 British International Motor Show.^[1]

References

1. ^ Nice Ze-O production electric vehicle

External links

• Specifications of the Ideal I
• Specifications of the Ideal II
• The Ideal II in Mexico
• The Ideal II in Ukraine