Micro Cars
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Micro Cars is a automobile
company based in Peliyagoda, Sri Lanka
, Founded in 1995. This was established by automobile engineer, Dr. Lawrence Perara. Their first introduction was "Micro Privilege" which had 1000cc gasoline
engine with inline
4 cylinders. After that they have produced Micro MPV Junior van and the Micro Trend hatchback which are somewhat advanced than the first introduction.
As Sri Lanka's first ever car, the "Micro" is designed, developed and prototyped to be manufactured locally with at least 60% of local content. The prototype
was prepared in 1999 with the running chassis, making its debut run in December. The body was modeled in styling clay and then transferred to composite for final analysis in June 2000.
Its designs are well suited for this country, where cars are frequently considered luxury accessories. The first Micro was made in mid-2001. The board of Investment provided state support for the car project. Its first car was legally registered only in 2003 after a lengthy battle with the motor car registration department of the country.
The car is powered by 1000cc Inline 4 cylinder EFI gasoline engine. Transmission system is 5 speed manual. It includes other common options which can be found in other normal cars, such as crystal head lamps, factory fitted air conditioner, 13” wheel rim, radio CD/cassette player, electric windows, and remote central locking.
is a city car produced by Micro Cars Ltd.,Sri Lanka. It was designed by Italy's Pininfarina and Hafei Motors. It was first introduced in January 2003 and sales began by April 2003. However, in 2010 they have introduced glamorous and luxuries looking "Micro Trend", and first batch of New Trend cars are expected to hit the road in early March of 2011.
and powered by a Mitsubishi 1.6 L petrol engine producing 100hp.
in Sri Lanka collaborated with SsangYong motors of Korea. The vehicles include the SsangYong Kyron
, SsangYong Actyon
and Ssangyong Rexton
, all powered by Mercedes-Benz engines.
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
company based in Peliyagoda, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
, Founded in 1995. This was established by automobile engineer, Dr. Lawrence Perara. Their first introduction was "Micro Privilege" which had 1000cc gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline , or petrol , is a toxic, translucent, petroleum-derived liquid that is primarily used as a fuel in internal combustion engines. It consists mostly of organic compounds obtained by the fractional distillation of petroleum, enhanced with a variety of additives. Some gasolines also contain...
engine with inline
Inline
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4 cylinders. After that they have produced Micro MPV Junior van and the Micro Trend hatchback which are somewhat advanced than the first introduction.
As Sri Lanka's first ever car, the "Micro" is designed, developed and prototyped to be manufactured locally with at least 60% of local content. The prototype
Prototype
A prototype is an early sample or model built to test a concept or process or to act as a thing to be replicated or learned from.The word prototype derives from the Greek πρωτότυπον , "primitive form", neutral of πρωτότυπος , "original, primitive", from πρῶτος , "first" and τύπος ,...
was prepared in 1999 with the running chassis, making its debut run in December. The body was modeled in styling clay and then transferred to composite for final analysis in June 2000.
Its designs are well suited for this country, where cars are frequently considered luxury accessories. The first Micro was made in mid-2001. The board of Investment provided state support for the car project. Its first car was legally registered only in 2003 after a lengthy battle with the motor car registration department of the country.
Micro Privilege
Micro Privilege is the first ever locally manufactured vehicle in Sri Lanka. The car was designed to provide safer, economical, environmental friendly and affordable means of transport for the masses of the country.The car is powered by 1000cc Inline 4 cylinder EFI gasoline engine. Transmission system is 5 speed manual. It includes other common options which can be found in other normal cars, such as crystal head lamps, factory fitted air conditioner, 13” wheel rim, radio CD/cassette player, electric windows, and remote central locking.
Micro Trend
The Micro TrendMicro Trend
The Micro Trend is a city car produced by Micro Cars Ltd. Sri Lanka. It was designed by Italy's Pininfarina and Hafei Motors. It was first introduced in January 2003 and sales began by April 2003.-External links:**...
is a city car produced by Micro Cars Ltd.,Sri Lanka. It was designed by Italy's Pininfarina and Hafei Motors. It was first introduced in January 2003 and sales began by April 2003. However, in 2010 they have introduced glamorous and luxuries looking "Micro Trend", and first batch of New Trend cars are expected to hit the road in early March of 2011.
Micro MX7
The Micro MX7 is a traditional saloon car designed by PininfarinaPininfarina
Pininfarina S.p.A. is an Italian car design firm and coachbuilder in Cambiano, Italy.Founded as Società anonima Carrozzeria Pinin Farina in 1930 by automobile designer and builder Battista "Pinin" Farina, Pininfarina has been employed by a wide variety of high-end automobile manufacturers,...
and powered by a Mitsubishi 1.6 L petrol engine producing 100hp.
Micro Actyon
This is the SUV manufactured in Sri Lanka by Micro Car Company. It has a 2.0 Litre inter cooler Turbo Diesel Common Rail Direct Injection 3rd Generation VGT (Variable Geometry Turbo) A200XVT Engine producing a maximum power of Power 141hp @ 4,000 rpm and a maximum Torque 310Nm @ 1,800 rpm. It also comprises a 6 Speed Automatic with Tip-Tronic transmission or 5 Speed Manual transmission together with a Part time 4WD system with shift on the fly to 2WD.Micro Actyon Sport
This is the pick up truck of Micro Car Co Ltd. It is made on the basic plan of Micro Actyon but in the model of a double cab.Micro Rexton II
This is the SUV made by Micro Car Co Ltd. in collaboration with Ssanyong Motors, South Korea. In essence, a copy of the SsangYong Rexton with some degree of local content such as the interior. It is powered by an ex-Mercedes Benz 2.7 liter Diesel Engine with tip-tronic transmission.Micro Duo Deck bus
The Micro Duo Deck is a double-decker bus designed and manufactured by Micro Cars Ltd following a deal with Chinese suppliers in 2006. The bus features a low floor arrangement, ABS brakes, full air-conditioning and automatic doors. The bus has seating for 102 persons and 26 standing. The engine and chassis are imported with Chinese parts and assembled in Sri Lanka.Collaboration with Ssangyong
At present Micro Car company is assembling SUVsSport utility vehicle
A sport utility vehicle is a generic marketing term for a vehicle similar to a station wagon, but built on a light-truck chassis. It is usually equipped with four-wheel drive for on- or off-road ability, and with some pretension or ability to be used as an off-road vehicle. Not all four-wheel...
in Sri Lanka collaborated with SsangYong motors of Korea. The vehicles include the SsangYong Kyron
Ssangyong Kyron
The SsangYong Kyron is a compact 'soft-roader' SUV built by SsangYong Motor Company. It has a / Mercedes-Benz diesel engine and was designed by MG's Ken Greenly...
, SsangYong Actyon
SsangYong Actyon
The SsangYong Actyon is a series of compact crossover SUV that replaced the SsangYong Korando and SsangYong Musso Sports and is available as either Coupe Sports or Sports Utility Truck ....
and Ssangyong Rexton
SsangYong Rexton
The SsangYong Rexton is a sport utility vehicle based on the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, initially released in Korea by the SsangYong Motor Company in late 2001. This vehicle offers standard appointments such as quiet on-road performance, car-like handling, and off-road capability, and can be configured...
, all powered by Mercedes-Benz engines.