Micro Panda

Overview:

With Sri Lanka as its mother country, Micro cars ltd were established to built the country's first automobile manufacturing unit with being entitled to being Sri Lanka soul unit. The following assembles and procures building all range vehicles starting from compact cars, vans to luxury driven SUVs. Micro Panda, world's second bionic vehicle that grabs the limelight with its cute and snuggling built, with the cute front and rear headlights, and power-assisted windows drive the change to live with the panda. The cuteness comes in mix with spacious and convenient interiors and handling packed with centrally mounted control panel with comfort endowed seats along with the FM radio, CD/MP3 USB supportive system to entertain your thoughts. The 1.3 litre gasoline 4 cylinder 4 stroke DOHC 16 valve, EFI, with Volvo technology creates a power-puffed impact with 63 kW power delivered along with a peak torque of 110 Nm at 5200 rpm. To handle the little energy filled portmanteau, Micro provides it with an efficient brake system with Disk brakes at the front and drum along with vacuum booster on the rear tyres. ABS with EBD enabled braking system with the friction controlled by the suspension system. Assisted by optional driver and passenger airbags which play an important role is providing safety to its occupants at the time of any mishap. All in all, Panda as the word explains is a very cute looking nimble car that is ideal for congested traffic roads and even for a nice weekend getaway drive on the country side.

Mileage and Fuel economy

The Micro beauty works with efficient dynamics to deliver an overall mileage by sipping 6.8 litres of fuel to travel a total distance of 100 km. The multi-fuel injection enabled engine along with smooth gearshift does help in increasing the overall mileage of this compact car.

Power:

Pertaining to power needs, this compact hatchback runs over with a 1.3 litre gasoline 4 cylinder DOHC EFI with Volvo technology to deliver a total of 63 kW of peak power at 6080rpm whereas the torque value remains impressive at 110Nm @ 5200rpm. Compared to its light weight chassis, Panda’s power delivery is very linear and optimum even with 5 passengers on board.

Acceleration & Pickup:

The fabulous looks comes to life all-the-more with the 14 seconds time taken by it to reach the 100Km/hr mark delivering a top speed of 160 Km/hr.

Exterior:

Panda is a very modern hatchback which offers neat and a functioning curved design. The rear defogger and wiper are an add on in situations to work under stress over the weather conditions. The cuteness impinged front and head taillamps which grant the look of adorable panda eyes to it thereby imparting the name. Also the 5 spoke aluminum rim of the 14” alloy wheels make its look all the more spirited to take up the drive. The rear is designed with enhancing energy absorption capacity to make it land in safer hands. The Big grille that is made like the panda's face is a U shaped large one which has a air inlet under the bumper to enable air flow improvising over the dynamics thereafter.

Exterior Measurements:

The Panda is defined with 3598mm of length, 1630mm and 1465mm of width and height respectively with a wheelbase of 2340mm within the desired standards. The much talked about ground clearance accounts upto 121mm which makes Panda sit quite low. The downside of the low ground clearance is that it makes this compact hatchback vulnerable to bad potholes and irregularity in road conditions.

Interior:

The cuddle-some designed interiors are well flaunted with a comfortable space for 5, along with the rear row seat to be folded in 60:40 adding up to the space of moderately adjusted. Boot Volume of 200 litres offers convenient placing of luggage. The cute yet fashionable panda has a FM radio, CD/MP3 player with a USB support to let the music make its way for you along with the optional CD/FM/AM/MP3/ bluetooth player. The committed drivable impact leaves imprints with Pre-filter AC to cool the ambiance. The rack and pinion power steering wheel with energy absorbing steering column is instilled with a factoring comfort level to be discovered as we take over the enthusiast cutely designed comfort fraught wheel drive.

Interior Comfort

The interiors are fabulous with the softness and lovey-dovey interiors of the panda, dipped in comforting space provided with sufficient front and rear leg as well as headroom space. The driving wheel is designed to live with the comfort and peace of the driving exotics. Headrests are even available for the second row passengers which adds on to the comfort factor.

Interior Measurements:

With a moderate boot space of 200L it fairs well to make place for a desirable level of convenience along the intended route along with the 60:40 rear foldable seats to add to the space.

Engine and Performance:

Panda’s 1.3 litre gasoline 4 cylinder DOHC EFI 4 stroke 16 valve engine with Volvo technology delivers a total of 63 kW of peak power @ 6080rpm with a torque value of 110Nm @ 5200rpm. The engine capacity of 1342cc works into perfections fairing well to compete well in the arena with definite fuel efficiency.

Stereo and Accessories:

The stereo system is equipped with a FM Radio, CD/Mp3 player, USB support with optional Bluetooth, DVD features instilled with a navigation system as well that makes its drive more pleasurable and efficient.

Wheels:

The Little Panda runs up with the optional 14” alloy wheels provided with 165/60R14 tyres to handle the grace over the track providing a worthy turning radius of only 5m.

Braking and Handling:

Controlling the hazzle-dazzle it is built with front ventilated disc brakes along with Drums and vacuum booster for the rear. The compact hatchback takes hold of the suspension system having front suspension McPherson Strut system along with a rear suspension torsion beam assist. The ABS with EBD technology along with the high mounted brake lamp tangles up with it all over to keep note of its desire to sway from the route.

Safety and Security:

Provided with optional driver and passenger airbags it keeps the concern well attended regarding cases of a macabre experience that hovers overhead. With rear demister it clears the view over the back working for you to draw a clearer perspective on foggy days. The electronic anti-theft system works as your watchdog alerting you, keeping it safe and sided from evil hands.

Pros

1.
Pleasant Design 2.
Potent Engine 3.
Easy to drive and handle

Cons

1.
Low Ground Clearance 2.
Moderate fuel efficiency 3.
Airbags should be standard not optional