Among the several things that come to mind when you think of India, one is definitely Ambassador Cars. Frequently it is seen that foreigners who come over to India love to take a ride in the Ambassador. The reason behind that is their curiousness towards this car with its somewhat unique shape. Most of them think that it would be a waste if they do not experience the feeling of driving one and ret...
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Among the several things that come to mind when you think of India, one is definitely Ambassador Cars. Frequently it is seen that foreigners who come over to India love to take a ride in the Ambassador. The reason behind that is their curiousness towards this car with its somewhat unique shape. Most of them think that it would be a waste if they do not experience the feeling of driving one and return back to their country. The car was first launched in India in the year 1957. Basically the car's design was taken from Morris Oxford model. Even though the car may not be that much stylish as compared to the new cars arriving in the Indian market, but still many people prefer it because of its sturdiness. The car is absolutely perfect for Indian roads and this is also one of the reasons why politicians still use this car. The car is manufactured in the town of Uttarpara, West Bengal.
The Ambassador car has a unique style of design where there are smooth swift lines running at the front end of the car. The car has hatchback facility which can be related to designs and elegance from the past. Its muscular structure is very well complimented by its simple taillights structure and halogen lamps round in shape.
The Ambassador is available with 3 engine types
The Ambassador can carry up to five people and the seats are also very comfortable. All the variants come with a power steering and an air conditioner whereas the 1800 ISZ MPFI PW CL,Grand 1800 ISZ MPFI PW CL CNG, and Grand 2000 DSZ PW CL gets power windows too. For the top end models of the Avigo series the car gets the upholstered leather seats too.
Ambassador comes with an independent suspension and ananti-roll bar with torsion bar springs. At the front hydraulic double action shock absorbers are present. In order to absorb the uneven bumps and potholes on the Indian roads semi-elliptical leaf springs along with the double action shock absorbers are present at the back of the car.
The price of the car starts from 4.5lakhs and ends around on 6lakhs. There are various colors available like Francoise White, Kilder Green, Symphony Gold, Sherry Red, Black, Ivory, Thurston Grey, Forest Green and Grotto Blue.
Although the car was introduced in India during the British rule but still it is considered to be among the best one for the rough Indian roads. ‘'The king of Indian Roads'' which is also another name for the Ambassador now comes with the new CNG models and there is a constant drive to keep this car in the market as long as possible. After all Ambassador car reflects something which is purely Indian and the choice for many elite classes of the society which includes security personnel, politicians and many other high profile people.
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