Changhe-Suzuki Ideal

Infobox Automobile


name = Changhe-Suzuki Ideal
aka = Effa M100
Effa Ideal
manufacturer = Changhe
production = 2003-present
class = City car
body style = 5-door hatchback
engine = 1.1 L I4 gasoline
1.4 L I4 gasoline
transmission = 5-speed manual
length = convert|3560|mm|in|1|abbr=on
width = convert|1600|mm|in|1|abbr=on
height = convert|1670|mm|in|1|abbr=on
wheelbase = convert|2335|mm|in|1|abbr=on
similar = Chery QQ
BYD Flyer
Daewoo Matiz
Hafei Lobo
Hyundai Atos
Kia Picanto
design = Bertone

The Changhe-Suzuki 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 and in Uruguay as the Effa Ideal.

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 Convert|35|kW|PS|0|abbr=on Euro II
* 1.1 -CH7101-(1075 cc) -DA468Q- 16V Convert|48|kW|PS|0|abbr=on Euro II
* 1.3 -CH7111-(1302 cc) Convert|58|kW|PS|0|abbr=on Euro II
* 1.4 -CH7111A-(1372 cc) Convert|67|kW|PS|0|abbr=on 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. [ [http://paultan.org/archives/2008/07/17/nice-ze-o-production-electric-vehicle/ Nice Ze-O production electric vehicle] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.changhe-auto.com/product.htm Specifications of the Ideal I]
* [http://www.changhe-auto.com/ideal2_1.htm Specifications of the Ideal II]
* [http://www.viribusweb.com/ The Ideal II in Mexico]