In a move that would increase safety on the roads, Maruti Suzuki said it would henceforth offer dual airbags and anti-skid braking system as an option in all variants of its best-selling Swift hatchback and the ‘sedan’ version, DZire. This means that even someone buying the entry-level version can opt for airbags and ABS. It […]
WagonR, one of India’s largest selling cars, has got auto gear shift technology. The auto gear shift transmission will be available in VXi variants of both Wagon R classic and Stingray. In addition, driver and co-driver airbags and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) will be offered as an option across all variants, including the base variants […]
Maruti Suzuki India sold a total of 134,209 units in October 2015, a growth of 29.1 per cent. This includes 121,063 units in the domestic market and 13,146 units in exports. The Company had sold a total of 103,973 units in October 2014. The biggest jump was seen in the sales of compact cars, which […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total of 117,864 vehicles in August 2015, a growth of 6.4%. This includes 106,781 units in the domestic market and 11,083 units in exports. The Company had sold a total of 110,776 units in August 2014. However, sales of compact cars — its bread and butter — fell 11.3% […]
India’s biggest car maker Maruti Suzuki launched its first premium cross-over, S-CROSS in two diesel engine options: DDiS 200 and DDiS 320. “Its bold cross-over looks, premium interiors and rich features enable the S-CROSS to stand out. The combination of massive torque, power and superior ride and handling is bound to delight customers. By offering […]
Maruti Suzuki DZire, India’s best-selling entry sedan for last three years, has attained the 10 lakh (1 mln) cumulative sales mark this month, its maker said. Launched in 2008, Maruti Suzuki DZire has been a category leader and has helped Maruti Suzuki strengthen its presence in the entry sedan segment. Despite not so great looks, […]
Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, reported an 18% rise in its net sales for the April-June period to Rs 13,078 cr. Total vehicles sold increased by 13.8%. However, net sales was down sequentially from 13,272 cr. Net Profit was Rs 11,929 million, a growth of 56.5 per cent year on year. During the Quarter, higher […]
Maruti Suzuki will organize a 2000-km rally from Bangalore to Hyderabad via Mangalore on Aug 2. The six-day route will cover scenic areas such as Shimoga, Tumkur, Chitradurga and Bellary to culminate in Hyderabad. 120 teams will participate. “The tarmac and uneven rocky paths across the route will make it even more arduous especially with […]
Maruti Suzuki, India’s biggest carmaker, has given further details of S-Cross, the premium hatchback that is set to be launched next month, at an investor event in Mumbai today. In a presentation, Maruti Suzuki said the S-Cross will create a new class, and has been built on a brand new platform. “S-CROSS offers bold […]
Maruti Suzuki said it has now sold one lakh Celerios – increasingly its mainstay model. Launched at Delhi Auto Expo 2014, Celerio is credited with introducing Auto Gear Shift Technology in the Indian automobile industry. Celerio is one of Maruti Suzuki’s top selling models and among the top 10 selling cars in India. The car […]
Maruti Suzuki announced that it has started accepting pre-launch bookings for S-CROSS, India’s first premium crossover. “S-CROSS combines the power and performance of an SUV with the comfort and premiumness of a sedan. Two engine options are available: DDiS 200 and DDiS 320,” said the company. The car is arguably the most stylish vehicle launched […]
Maruti Suzuki’s entry-level sedan, Ciaz, has seen a deceleration in sales in June after starting off very strong in October last year. The model, priced in the Rs 8-9 lakh category, had seen monthly sales of around 6,500 initially. In April and May of this year, sales was around the 5,000/month level. However, in June, […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited introduced the diesel variant of its popular model Celerio, calling the car India’s most fuel-efficient, with a mileage of 27.6 km per liter. The move will be a boost to Maruti Suzuki’s fortunes in India. India’s largest car maker had been seeing its sales numbers under pressure for the last two […]
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz sales avoided a steep decline in February, a month after the sedan model notched up sales of 6,000 units in January. Maruti Suzuki sold around 5,400 units of Ciaz in February, down 6,000 from January, but still up considerably compared to sales of 3,500-4,000 in November and December. Ciaz continues to trail […]
Car market leader Maruti Suzuki unveiled the refreshed edition of its bestseller DZire with over 13 per cent improved fuel efficiency here today. Aggressively priced at Rs. 507,800 onwards, the new DZire sports contemporary styling, superior comfort & convenience features and enhanced fuel efficiency. Besides, the new DZire is being introduced in four new body […]
It looks like the fight for India’s top mid-range sedan is not over yet, with Maruti Suzuki Ciaz back with a bang in the reckoning, according to January numbers. The company sold a total of around 6,000 Ciaz in January, close to the record hit in the first month of 6,345 units sold in October. […]
Honda City has emphatically taken back the crown of being India’s favorite sedan from Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, which had snatched it away in October. In November, Honda sold a total of 7,252 units of City, nearly 45% higher than the 5,200 units of Ciaz that Maruti Suzuki sold in the same month. Maruti Suzuki had […]
Maruti Suzuki had a decent month in November, thanks to a pickup in sales of its Swift (which was upgraded in October) and continuing momentum in Ciaz, its new sedan. That said, it’s likely to a neck-and-neck contest in November to find out which is the top-selling sedan in India – Maruti Suzuki Ciaz or […]
Maruti Suzuki unveiled a new edition of its bestseller Swift hatchback with 10 per cent improved fuel efficiency. The new Swift has been priced from Rs. 4.42 lakh, ex-showroom, onwards. The Swift Diesel has a certified fuel efficiency of 25.2 kmpl, up by 10%. The Swift Petrol comes with a 9.67 % improvement and has […]
Car maker Maruti Suzuki India Limited unveiled its much awaited offering in the mid-size premium sedan segment, the Ciaz, and said the company and suppliers has invested Rs 620 crore (over $100 mln) to develop the model. The Ciaz is supposed to take on the Honda City, which has emerged as the strongest model in […]
