
Earlier, when the A-Star was tested for its fuel efficiency before its launch by the ARAI, it delivered a top mileage of 19.6 km/L. During that time there were many car buyers who actually doubted the city performance of the car because a mileage of around 19 km/L in city is commendable. But later, it was revealed that the recorded mileage was the efficiency of the car on highway. The city mileage of the scintillating A-Star is around 14.5 km/L.
Even if the A-Star does not deliver a mileage of 19 km/L in city, it proves it dominance by achieving the top mileage in the Mumbai rally. Amazingly, in a similar rally held in Chennai, a winning contestant recorded a top mileage of 37.6 km/L in his A-star.
In both the rallies the cars were driven on a predetermined 60 km route and the fuel tanks were sealed after fueling up to avoid any kind of tampering. Incredibly, among 51 participants in the Mumbai rally and 45 participants in the Chennai rally, the http://zeromotors.blogspot.comwon the game. This definitely proves the frugal nature of the car and also highlights the efficiency of the new K-series engine.