Changhe-Suzuki Ideal

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Changhe-Suzuki Ideal
Manufacturer	Changhe
Also called	Effa M100 Effa Ideal
Production	2003-present
Class	City car
Engine(s)	1.1 L I4 gasoline 1.4 L I4 gasoline
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2335 mm (91.9 in)
Length	3560 mm (140.2 in)
Width	1600 mm (63 in)
Height	1670 mm (65.7 in)

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 design 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 fgrille and an updated interior.

[edit] Engines

• 1.0 (970 cc) -DA465Q-2/D1- 8V 33.5 kW (45 hp) EURO II
• 1.1 -CH7101-(1075 cc) -DA468Q- 16V 48 kW (64 hp) EURO II
• 1.3 -CH7111-(1302 cc) 58 kW (78 hp) EURO II
• 1.4 -CH7111A-(1372 cc) 67 kW (90 hp) 4-cylinder 16-valve engine EURO II

[edit] External links

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