Micro Cars
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive industry |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Peliyagoda , |
Key people | Dr. Lawrence Perara, Founder C.P.Guhashanka, Member of Board of directors Sabri Wahid, Member of Board of directors Roy De Silva, Member of Board of directors |
| Products | Micro Privilege Micro MPV Junior III Micro Trend Micro MX7 Micro Rexton II Micro Kyron Micro Actyon Micro Actyon Sports Micro Duodeck Micro Primemover Micro Agri |
| Website | www.microcars.lk |
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 [citation needed]. 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.
Products
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, where it would be possible for majority of our people to own a car.
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 window (Front & Rear), Central Locking with remote, etc.
Micro 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. 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 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 Double-Decker bus
This is a luxury bus designed and manufactured by Micro Cars Ltd. Passenger comfort has been Micro Cars' main priority, as well as convenience, low floor arrangement, so that people can get into the bus easily, state-of-the-art technology and safety, ABS breaks, full air-conditioning, and even automatic doors. The bus has seating for 102 persons and standing room for 26. The engine and chassis are imported whereas the rest are manufactured and made in Sri Lanka.
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 MPV
Micro MPV is the Company's first mini van made at start of the company.
At present Micro Car company is assembling SUVs in Sri Lanka collaborated with SsangYong motors Korea. The vehicles include the SsangYong Kyron, SsangYong Actyon and Ssangyong Rexton, all powered by Mercedes-Benz engines.
Collaboration with Ssangyong
- Ssangyong Micro Rexton
- Ssangyong Micro Kyron
- Ssangyong Micro Actyon
- Ssangyong Micro Actyon Sport
- Ssangyong Micro Rodius
External links
- http://www.microcars.lk - Official website
- http://www.nation.lk/2008/08/17/busi7.htm - Micro Cars build first luxury double decker bus