Hindustan Motors has introduced the Ambassador’s 1800 cc Isuzu engine to comply with Euro II norms. With MPFI, power and torque have both improved considerably and fuel consumption is claimed to have increased by around 12 per cent.

The Ambassador is not just about space. It is also about comfort. 2-Way adjustable (reclining & sliding) Bucket Seats (with plush velvet upholstery) to enhance driving comfort. The Ambassador has an engine of 4 in-line cylinders, which has a max power of 75 bhp and a max torque of 13.8 Kgm. Servo assisted dual circuit hydraulic with 9.1/8″ dia. drum brakes on all four wheels, dual leading on front and leading trailing on rear. Independent suspension with torsion bar springs and Anti-roll bar with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers in front and Semi-elliptical leaf springs with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers. Apart from making the engine EuroII compliant, the company has made some other improvements as well, notably to the body.

The bumpers have become fibrereinforced plastic (FRP) in order to give them a wraparound look. The lights below the bumper have been done away with and a wire mesh gives the impression of an air dam. There is a chrome strip inset into the bumper, running from end to end. The front grille has now been distinctly divided in two parts by a body-coloured strip, which segregates the upper and lower regions.

It has an elegant front grille and the sleek body hungging self coloured bumpers and bright clear headlamps with prismatic reflectors and impressive tail lamps. The interiors have been improved with seats that get more bolster, but the quality of rubber beadings remains very nasty: they look like they are made out of putty clay. It’s the same with the dashboard and the front centre console, which looks and feels crude. What is an extremely significant improvement, however, is that the handbrake has now been relocated between the front buckets, which make it much more accessible. The other concession to modernity is a digital clock on the fascia, and the gearlever, which at last is placed properly. The indulgence is further enhanced as the state-of-the-art kenwood stereo belts out your Favorite tracks.

At the rear, the licence plate light unit has been enlarged to improve aesthetics. The tail-light cluster has also been slightly modified, in keeping with the clear lens effect but basically utilizes the same setup of an indicator lamp above the reverse and the main tail-lamp. The jack stows away neatly in a corner and the jack handle can be attached to the rear bulkhead.

All Engine variants meeting Bharat Stage II (Euro II) emission norms. It’s Front cover new gasket with better surface finish & to eliminate oil leakage. It has Side cover new gasket and new aluminium side cover to reduce noise and better sealing also oil sump and flatness gasket improved for reducing engine leakage. It has Improved sealing in chain tensioner locating hole to better engine sealing, rocker cover improved form and material for better engine sealing, modified engine plug to avoid any engine damage, improved banjo sealing for form and surface finish, higher capacity water pump for efficient engine cooling, new diaphragm dutch for reduced clutch effort and smoother engagement, improved material of cylinder gasket to improve engine performance, new air cleaner mounting bracket for trouble free life and durability.

There is lots of modification been made in steering also like introduction of New style PU Steering wheel. Upper column bearing changed to sealed type bearing for better movement of steering. The rod end design modified to ensure standard articulation torque, improved rack and bush surface finish to reduce steering effort, Controlled pinion rolling torque to reduce vibration and eliminate rattling, Lubricating grease ripple on steering assembly with PVC rubber rack bellows to enhance life, Longer steering rack bush in steering for smoother manoeuvrability, Introduction of TRW manual steering on DSZ & ISZ variants, Lower column cup bearing replaced with rubber bonded metallic bush to enhance the life.

Newly Ambassador introduced high capacity front axle bearing for durability and improved performance, Metlon bushes in suspension links for increased suspension life, Groove added on outer dia of distance tube for grease retention for enhanced suspension life, Metallastic rubber bushes with improved rubber compound to avoid brush disintegration, Introduction of additional groove on link bushes for better lubrication and performance. New rear shock absorber with bottom Eye Let to improve ground clearances and better performance on rugged surfaces.

It introduced 5 speeds all synchromesh ISUZU gear box for smoother, effortless and customer friendly gear shift. Optimized spring tension of sliding hub. Newly ambassador has Modified gear box extension in 1500 DSL in for durability and enhanced performance, high tensile synchronizer, gear cone finished and entry radius, Nylon in pivot housing with controlled tolerance of component to reduce teaselling sound and gear level vibration, Introduction of Remote shift mechanism with central console for lesser vibration and smooth gear shift.

Newly ambassador has ergonomically designed PU seats for enhanced comfort and durability, Central arm-rest on rear seat for better comfort. moulded roof liner with finishers for better aesthetics & more effective A/C cooling, Door pad sealing improved by adding bigger size water deflector, Improved material for door pads for durability, Introduction of oil tempered Hard board for door pad to eliminate water absorption, Moulded carpets with compressed felt and heat feasible insulation, Introduction of ELR front seat belt & lap type rear seats belt, sealer quarter glass in A/C models for improved cooling, road mounted rear view mirror for better rear view visibility to meet requirement.

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