Maruti to focus on Tier II and III cities with new Nexa Studio

Maruti to focus on Tier II and III cities with new Nexa Studio

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By: HT Auto Desk
, updated on: August 23, 2024, 21:01 pm

Maruti Suzuki says that 30 per cent of its total sales come from the Nexa channel and this is reason enough to take Nexa to customers in smaller towns.

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Some of the more premium or exclusive models like the Jimny are offered by Maruti Suzuki under its Nexa retail channel.

Maruti Suzuki on Friday announced that it will open a network of Nexa Studio outlets in smaller Indian cities and towns that did not have Nexa retail outlets till now. While there are 500 Nexa retail outlets across the country since the first one was set up in 2015, Maruti Suzuki says the Nexa Studios will be smaller versions of these retail outlets that will still offer the same premium sales and service benefits to customers in tier II and III cities and towns.

Maruti Suzuki Nexa was set up in 2015 as an alternative retail outlet and currently co-exists with the Maruti Suzuki Arena sales channels. Slightly more premium or even niche vehicle offerings from the Maruti Suzuki camp – such as the Jimny, Grand Vitara, Invicto and even cars like the Frontex, Baleno, Ciaz and XL6 are offered under the Nexa umbrella, while models like the Vigor, Swift, Ertiga and Brezza are sold under the Arena brand.

Also read: Maruti Suzuki's Nexa sold more than 27 lakh cars in 9 years, Baleno is the best selling car

But while Arena outlets are widely spread, Maruti Suzuki says Nexa will now be closer to more potential customers and this is the driving factor behind setting up Nexa Studio.

What is Maruti Suzuki Nexa Studio and how is it different from Nexa?

The Nexa Studio outlets will essentially be two-car-display-showrooms, but will still offer the entire product portfolio that exists under the Nexa umbrella. Maruti Suzuki officials say that the vehicle buying experience at the Nexa Studio will be exactly the same as at a Nexa outlet. Moreover, just like a Nexa service centre, the Nexa Studio will also offer after-sales support and service assistance.

So, while Nexa outlets are so far located in the big cities of the country, Nexa Studios will be set up in smaller cities and towns to bring the Maruti Suzuki brand closer to customers. “As we reach closer to customers, their trust in us increases. So our aim is to provide a better Nexa experience to customers in smaller towns. Each Nexa Studio has the potential to sell 20 to 25 cars every month,” said Partho Banerjee, senior executive officer, marketing and sales, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), during an interaction with members of the press.

Why is Nexa Studio important for Maruti Suzuki?

Banerjee highlights that about 30 per cent of Maruti Suzuki's sales in the country come from Nexa channels. And within the Nexa channel, about 37 per cent of sales come from tier II and III cities. “If we want these customers to visit our Nexa outlet, sometimes they have to travel 100 km. Now we will take Nexa closer to them. Our focus is on expanding our presence here (tier II and III cities and towns),” he said.

Maruti Suzuki has a wide presence across the Indian landscape and has the largest sales and after-sales network for any car manufacturer in the country.

First Publication Date: 23 August 2024, 16:48 PM IST

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India-made Maruti Suzuki Fronx to get ADAS, AWD in Japan

India-made Maruti Suzuki Fronx to get ADAS, AWD in Japan

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, updated on: 22 August 2024, 20:00 PM

  • The Suzuki Fronx for Japan will feature several changes compared to the India-spec version, especially in terms of the equipment available on it.
The Japanese-spec Suzuki Frontx features more equipment than the India-spec model, including ADAS, AWD and revised interiors

Suzuki is preparing to introduce the new Fronx subcompact coupe SUV in Japan later this year and the model is being exported to its home market from India. In fact, the India-made Fronx is the second model developed by Maruti Suzuki after the Baleno to be exported to Japan. While the first batch of shipments of the Japan-spec Fronx was recently dispatched from Gujarat, more details have emerged about what will be different in the car compared to the Indian version.

Japanese-spec Fronx: what’s different?

The Suzuki Fronx for Japan will feature several changes over the India-spec version, especially in terms of equipment on offer. The model is being produced at Suzuki Motor Group’s facility in Sanand, Gujarat, and shares its underpinnings with the Baleno. While the model sold in India gets 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine options, the Japanese model will get a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.

Also Read: Maruti Suzuki Begins Exports Of Made-In-India Frontx Coupe SUV To Japan

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The cabin of the Frontex in Japan will feature a dark grey and plum-themed colour scheme, while the Indian model features a plum and black theme

This is not surprising as there are no specific restrictions in Japan except for the kei segment. Moreover, Maruti Suzuki is already exporting the Fronx and its rebadged Toyota cousin (Starlet Cross) to South Africa with the same displacement engine.

However unlike the Indian version, which has only a front-wheel drive configuration, the Fronx for Japan will come with Suzuki’s AllGrip AWD technology for better traction. Most parts of Japan experience snowfall, which makes AWD an essential safety feature in such conditions. The AllGrip AWD system comes with multiple off-road modes including Auto, Sport, Snow and Lock. The rear suspension system on the Japanese Fronx has also been reworked with a rear torsion beam setup with a unique layout to accommodate the AWD system.

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The Japanese-spec Frontex will get a 1.5-litre petrol engine with manual and automatic transmission options

Japanese-spec vs India-spec frontx cabin

Additionally, the Japan-spec Fronx features a different interior with a dark brown and plum-themed layout. It is also a more plush cabin with soft-touch material on the door pads, and piano black finish on the door handles, steering wheel, and centre console. The seats are made of fabric and faux leather for a premium look.

Also read: Maruti Suzuki Fronx Real Efficiency Tested. See How It Works

One of the major differences in the Japanese Fronx will be the addition of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which will offer lane-keeping assist, auto emergency braking, front parking sensors, auto cruise control, heated seats, electronic parking brake with hill hold, and more.

Bookings for the new Suzuki Fronx have begun in Japan, while the launch will take place sometime next month. Deliveries will begin later this year.

First Publication Date: 22 August 2024, 20:00 PM IST

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Toyota recalls over 2,300 units of the Glanza. Here’s why

Toyota recalls over 2,300 units of the Glanza. Here’s why

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| Updated on: 02 Apr 2024, 21:41 PM

  • The affected Toyota Glanza models were manufactured between April 2 and October 6, 2019, and the defect is related to a faulty fuel pump motor.
The recalled units of the Toyota Glanza are suspected to have a faulty fuel pump motor, which could lead to engine stalling

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has issued a voluntary recall for 2,305 units of the Glanza hatchback in the country. The affected Toyota Glanza models were manufactured between April 2 and October 6, 2019, and the defect is related to a faulty fuel pump motor. Toyota said that the recall campaign is in continuation to the one conducted on July 31, 2020.

More recently, Maruti Suzuki recalled 16,000 units of the Baleno for the same reason. Both the Glanza and Baleno share the same underpinnings and are essentially badge-engineered cousins. The models are made by Suzuki for either manufacturer. Toyota said that there could be a possible issue with the fuel pump motor in the affected vehicles, which could lead to engine stalling.

Also Read : Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor SUV to launch tomorrow: Price and features expected

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The Toyota Glanza is a badge-engineered version of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and both models are built at the Suzuki plant in Gujarat

Toyota will reach out to customers of the affected vehicles and will carry out the rectification under the recall campaign procedures. The complete process will be free of cost. The popular hatchback comes with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine tuned for 89 bhp and 113 Nm of peak torque. It’s paired with either a 5-speed manual or an AMT unit. Toyota also offers a CNG version, making the Glanza its most affordable CNG model in the country. The Toyota Glanza is priced from ₹6.86 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) onwards.

Toyota is all set to expand its portfolio on April 3, 2024, with another badge-engineered offering. The company will introduce the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, based on the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, which will come with different styling, while carrying the same interior and underpinnings. More details on the Taisor will be available soon, so make sure to keep watching this space for all the action.

First Published Date: 02 Apr 2024, 21:40 PM IST


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SUVs and MPVs help Maruti Suzuki clock 15% jump in car sales in March

SUVs and MPVs help Maruti Suzuki clock 15% jump in car sales in March

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| Updated on: 01 Apr 2024, 17:24 PM

Models like Fronx, Brezza and Grand Vitara continue to lead Maruti Suzuki’s charge in the SUV segment while Ertiga and XL6 power the carmaker in MPV s

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Maruti Suzuki continues to witness increase in sales of its utility vehicles with SUVs like Fronx, Brezza, Grand Vitara and Jimny.

Utility vehicles have proved to be the game-changer for Maruti Suzuki yet again as the carmaker recorded a 15 per cent jump in passenger car sales in March. With the help of SUVs and MPVs like Brezza and Ertiga among others, Maruti clocked more than 1.52 lakh sales last month. While the utility vehicle segment continues to witness rise in sales, the compact cars like Baleno and Swift continues a downslide for the carmaker. Overall, Maruti Suzuki ended the financial year with record sales of more than 21 lakh cars.

Compact cars from Maruti Suzuki continues to be the biggest contributor to its sales despite falling numbers. Maruti sells models like Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift and WagonR in this segment. In March, Maruti clocked 71,832 units in the segment which is lower than 69,844 units it could sell during the same month last year. Maruti is expected to see some upward movement in the segment when it launches the facelift version of the Swift and Dzire sometime later this year.

The biggest gainer among Maruti cars are its SUVs and MPVs. With sales of 58,436 units in March, Maruti saw an impressive 57 per cent increase over 37,054 units sold in March last year. SUVs like Brezza, Fronx and Grand Vitara remain the best-selling models for Maruti in this segment. In the MPV segment, Ertiga and XL6 remain among the top-selling models.

Also Read : EVs and CNG cars power Tata Motors in March with 14% increase in sales.

Small cars like Alto and S-Presso also saw rise in sales in the last month of the fiscal. The two models found 11,829 takers in March, marginally higher than 11,582 unit sales during the same month last year. Ciaz, the only mid-size sedan in Maruti’s lineup, saw only 590 units dispatched last month.

Also Read : Hyundai Creta walks away with another record month, 16,458 units sold in March.

Overall, Maruti sold 21.35 lakh cars in the last 12 months, a record for India’s largest car manufacturer. Out of these, Maruti’s sale in India was nearly 17.60 lakh with almost 10 per cent increase over the last financial year. In FY2023-24, Maruti’s overall exports also hit a record of 2.83 lakh units. In March alone, Maruti exported 25,892 units.

First Published Date: 01 Apr 2024, 17:24 PM IST


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Maruti Suzuki Subscribe crosses 10,000 customers. These cars are most popular

Maruti Suzuki Subscribe crosses 10,000 customers. These cars are most popular

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Maruti Suzuki Subscribe crosses 10,000 customers

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| Updated on: 14 Mar 2024, 17:53 PM

  • Over 50 per cent or about 5,000 of Maruti Suzuki Subscribe customers were added in the current financial year.
The Maruti Suzuki Subscribe program witnessed a 44 per cent hike in subscriptions this fiscal garnering over 5,000 customers

Maruti Suzuki’s car leasing program, Subscribe, has achieved a new milestone as it hit 10,000 new car subscription sales. The automaker introduced the Maruti Suzuki Subscribe program in July 2020, bringing a more accessible way to lease cars at attractive monthly payments. The subscription program is in addition to the traditional retail sales channels offered by the automaker.

Maruti Suzuki revealed that a significant chunk of Subscribe customers are based out of major metros with its presence in over 25 cities. Moreover, over 50 per cent or about 5,000 customers were added in the current financial year itself. The carmaker also revealed that its premium cars including the Brezza, Baleno, Grand Vitara and Ertiga are among the most popular models accounting for over 53 per cent of the total subscriptions.

Also Read : Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Baleno, Xl6, Grand Vitara fetching up to ₹87,000 discounts in March.

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The Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Brezza, Grand Vitara, and Ertiga are the most popular subscription options

The Maruti Suzuki Subscribe program allows customers to select the ownership period based on their requirements. This could vary from a minimum of 12 months to four years. The company offers rental prices according to the tenure. The monthly payments include the car’s cost, insurance, maintenance and more, thereby ensuring a seamless ownership experience.

Commenting on the milestone, Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales – Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “Since its introduction, the Maruti Suzuki Subscribe program has steadily been gaining acceptance among Indian buyers who prefer flexible buying and ownership experience. The vehicle subscription model is gradually gaining momentum in the country, and most of our customers are based out of Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore. Interestingly, over 50 per cent of the total Maruti Suzuki Subscribe customers have been added in the current financial year.”

Maruti Suzuki Subscribe is offered through five partners in the country and registered a 44 per cent growth in FY2023-24 year-to-date (YTD) over FY2023 YTD. The automaker also revealed that 65 per cent of the subscriptions were for 3-4 years, as customers are looking for more flexible vehicle ownership options.

First Published Date: 14 Mar 2024, 17:53 PM IST


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Opinion: Maruti's upcoming hybrid tech is a masterstroke

Opinion: Maruti's upcoming hybrid tech is a masterstroke

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Maruti’s upcoming hybrid tech is a masterstroke

A few days ago we broke the news of Maruti’s plans to introduce its series hybrid technology in India in more affordable offerings like the Fronx, next-gen Baleno and next-gen Swift, among others. And here’s why I think this technology is going to be a game changer in the truest sense. 

Series hybrid vehicles, also referred to as range-extenders or self-charging electric vehicles, work in a manner that’s similar to an electric vehicle (EV). The battery-powered electric motor directly drives the wheels, with the only difference being that the battery doesn’t need to be plugged in; instead the models are fitted with on-board generators to recharge the battery. This generator is run by a petrol engine. A point to note is that its petrol engine never drives the wheels directly.

Where things get really interesting is that according to the Department of Revenue, an EV “that runs solely on electrical energy derived from an external source or from electrical batteries” qualifies under the 5 percent GST bracket. 

Further, even the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989 (amended in 2002) defines an EV “as a vehicle intended for road use, powered exclusively by an electric motor whose traction energy is supplied exclusively by a traction battery installed in the vehicle”.

There’s no mention of tailpipe emissions having been referenced or considered as a factor to define an EV. Which could technically define Maruti’s upcoming range-extenders as EVs, thus qualifying them for the lower GST slab.

This could give these upcoming Marutis a significant price advantage over other ICE cars in the market, including strong hybrids. Not only are these likely to be incredibly efficient, but their on-board generators will eliminate range anxiety associated with EVs, which could make this tech ideal for our market, where charging infrastructure remains at a nascent stage. The question is, will Maruti Suzuki be able to reap the benefits of this grey area in the rulebook and convince authorities to levy a lower GST rate? We’ll know very soon.

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WagonR, Baleno and Swift continue to power Maruti Suzuki through February

WagonR, Baleno and Swift continue to power Maruti Suzuki through February

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Baleno and Swift continue to power Maruti Suzuki through February

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| Updated on: 01 Mar 2024, 16:47 PM

  • Maruti Suzuki is currently preparing to launch the new-gen Swift in the Indian market.
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India’s largest four-wheeler manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, has announced sales figures for February. Maruti Suzuki sold a total of 1,97,471 units, which consists of domestic sales of 163,397 units, sales to other OEMs of 5,147 units and exports of 28,927 units.

The compact segment was the most popular as the brand sold 71,627 units in February 2024. It consists of vehicles like Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift, Tour S and WagonR. Then there were the utility vehicles, which consisted of Brezza, Ertiga, Fronx, Grand Vitara, Invicto, Jimny, S-Cross and XL6. The sales figures stood at 61,234 units. Ciaz and Eeco sold 481 and 12,147 units, respectively.

Affordable compact vehicles such as Alto and S-Presso are still very popular as the brand sold a combined 14,782 units of those. The rest of the sales numbers come from Super Carry, which is a light commercial vehicle and sales to other OEMs.

From April to February, the most popular models for Maruti Suzuki were WagonR, Baleno and Swift. SUVs accounted for 51.5 per cent of overall sales for Maruti Suzuki.

Also Read : Brezza, Grand Vitara, Fronx star in Maruti’s SUV rush in FY 2023-24

The brand is currently preparing to launch a new generation of Swift in the Indian market. The hatchback has already been revealed in Japan and will soon be making its way to Indian shores. The hatchback will not only get some major cosmetic upgrades but it would also get an all-new engine.

The new engine is a three-cylinder unit as compared to the four-cylinder unit that we currently get in the Indian market. Suzuki says that this change has been done in favour of more low-end torque and more fuel efficiency. In the global market, the new engine comes mated to a CVT automatic transmission. It is expected that the Indian market will still get a 5-speed manual gearbox and an AMT transmission.

First Published Date: 01 Mar 2024, 16:47 PM IST

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Maruti Suzuki sales in November rises marginally, small cars biggest contributor

Maruti Suzuki sales in November rises marginally, small cars biggest contributor

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Maruti Suzuki continues to ride high on its small cars as it remains firmly on top of the list of biggest carmakers in India in November. Maruti Suzuki delivered 1.34 lakh units across India last month, up from 1.32 lakh units it clocked in November last year. Though small cars like Alto, Baleno, Swift and WagonR remain the biggest volume drivers for Maruti, the marginal one per cent growth for the carmaker came from its SUV lineup which includes models like Brezza, Grand Vitara and Fronx as well as MPVs like Ertiga and XL6.

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| Updated on: 01 Dec 2023, 15:47 PM

Small cars from Maruti Suzuki continues to drive the carmaker’s sales in India. More than 50 per cent of Maruti’s sales come from models like Alto, Baleno, Swift and WagonR. (HT Auto/Sabyasachi Dasgupta)

On Friday, Maruti Suzuki released its sales report for November. According to the report, Maruti’s smallest offerings Alto and S-Presso contributed 9,959 units last month, down from 18,251 units during the same month last year. Its hatchback segment, which also includes models like Celerio, Dzire and Ignis, contributed 64,679 units to overall sales. However, this segment too, saw a drop from 72,844 units sold in November last year. Overall, both these segments saw nearly 20 per cent drop in sales.

Also Read : Creta, Venue help Hyundai clock growth in November sales

The biggest gainers for Maruti Suzuki in November were its SUVs and MPVs. The lineup, which includes models like Brezza, Fronx, Grand Vitara, Jimny, S-Cross, Ertiga, Invicto and XL6, clocked 49,016 units in November this year. During the same month last year, Maruti’s utility vehicles had contributed 32,563 units. However, Maruti Suzuki did not have models like Fronx, Jimny or Invicto in its lineup back then. EECO, the sole van in Maruti’s line-up, contributed 10,226 units last month.

Also Read : Nexon, Harrier, Safari facelift SUVs fail to boost Tata sales in November

Maruti Suzuki has intensified its SUV game in India. India’s leading passenger vehicle manufacturer had reported about 80 per cent hike in profit in the last three months thanks to the rise in demand for its SUVs. Maruti Suzuki currently leads the SUV segment in India with new-age models introduced in the past one year or so. Models like Grand Vitara and Fronx, which feature as some of India’s top-selling models, have added to Maruti’s tally led by sub-compact SUV Brezza as well as the latest entrant Jimny five-door off-road SUV.

In terms of exports too, Maruti Suzuki has grown last month despatching 22,950 units across its global markets. It is a growth of around 15 per cent compared to 19,738 units exported by the carmaker in November last year.

First Published Date: 01 Dec 2023, 15:47 PM IST



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Maruti Suzuki to hike prices of its cars from January

Maruti Suzuki to hike prices of its cars from January

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If you are planning to buy a Maruti Suzuki car soon, you have just one month to drive home one before it gets costlier. Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has announced today (November 27) that it will increase the price of its models from New Year. The new prices will be applicable from January 1 next year. However, Maruti Suzuki has not specified if the fresh price hike will be applicable across all models and also the rate of price increase. The latest hike in Maruti Suzuki car prices will be implemented due to rising production costs.

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| Updated on: 27 Nov 2023, 14:56 PM

Maruti Suzuki has announced that it will increase the prices of its cars in India from January 1 next year. (REUTERS)

On Monday, a regulatory filing from Maruti Suzuki said that the hike has become necessary due to ‘increased cost pressure driven by overall inflation and increased commodity prices.’ However, the carmaker assured that it is taking steps to minimise its effect on buyers. It said, “While the company makes maximum efforts to reduce cost and offset the increase, it may have to pass on some increase to the market. This price increase shall vary across models.”

Maruti Suzuki has not specified the quantum of the proposed price hike. The carmaker currently sells small to mid-size cars with few in the compact or large segment. Alto, its entry-level model as well as the smallest car in its lineup, comes at a starting price of ₹3.54 lakh (ex-showroom). The Invicto MPV, based on Toyota Innova HyCross, is the largest car Maruti sells. The price of Invicto starts from ₹24.80 lakh (ex-showroom).

Also Read : Audi cars in India all set to get more expensive from new year 2024

Models like Baleno, Swift and WagonR are the three top-selling cars from the Maruti stable. These three cars generally are the highest selling vehicles in India on a monthly basis. Of late, Maruti Suzuki has also stepped up its SUV game, and has become the largest SUV manufacturer with models like Brezza, Fronx, Grand Vitara and Jimny as offerings. Maruti Suzuki has grabbed 22% of the SUV market share, so far in FY24, which is quite close to its target of 25% for the financial year. The Grand Vitara compact SUV, rival to the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, recently became the fastest model in its category to clock one lakh sales since its launch last year.

First Published Date: 27 Nov 2023, 14:56 PM IST



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2024 Suzuki Swift to come with new 3-cylinder engine & CVT gearbox. Check detail

2024 Suzuki Swift to come with new 3-cylinder engine & CVT gearbox. Check detail

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The fourth-gen Suzuki Swift broke cover in its concept form at the Japan Mobility Show. The manufacturer has now revealed that the 2024 Swift will come with a new three-cylinder engine. It is called Z12E and will come mated to a CVT automatic transmission as standard. Suzuki will also offer a hybrid and an all-wheel drive powertrain.

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| Updated on: 07 Nov 2023, 13:22 PM

The 2024 Suzuki Swift retains its overall silhouette but gets a revised exterior and interior.

The new engine is a three-cylinder unit as compared to the four-cylinder unit that we get in the Indian market. Suzuki says that this change has been done in favour of more low-end torque and more fuel efficiency. The new CVT automatic is designed specifically to be lightweight and contribute to increasing fuel economy. As of now, the manufacturer has not revealed the power and torque outputs of the new engine.

When compared, the current Swift in India gets a K-Series, four-cylinder unit that produces 89 bhp of max power and a peak torque output of 113 Nm. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 5-speed AMT. The engine also gets mild-hybrid technology.

It is expected that the power and torque figures with the new engine will not change. The Indian market will get a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard but as of now, it is not confirmed whether the manufacturer will mate it with a CVT or an AMT automatic gearbox.

A look at the new Z12E, three-cylinder engine.

Suzuki has updated the exterior as well as the interior of the 2024 Swift. However, it has retained its iconic silhouette. The exterior now gets a new set of LED tail lamps and headlamps. The interior now is inspired by the Baleno and it features a new infotainment system and a new instrument cluster.

Also Read : Maruti Suzuki Swift facelift spotted testing in India. What it reveals

When the 2024 Swift launches in the Indian market, it will compete against the Tata Tiago and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. The current price of the Swift starts at ₹5.99 lakh and goes up to ₹9.03 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. Once, the new generation launches, it is expected that the prices will go up slightly.

First Published Date: 07 Nov 2023, 13:22 PM IST



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Toyota banks on sale of rebadged Maruti models to hit best year ever in India

Toyota banks on sale of rebadged Maruti models to hit best year ever in India

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Toyota Motor expects its sales in India to will continue to soar with rebadged Maruti Suzuki models. The Japanese auto giant, which is in a partnership with the Indo-Japanese carmaker, hopes 2023 to be the best year for Toyota in India since its debut here. Toyota currently sells at least two rebadged Maruti Suzuki models in the country. It has rebadged Maruti Baleno hatchback as Glanza and Ertiga MPV as Rumion. Around 40 per cent of Toyota’s sales in the first eight months this year has come from rebadged Maruti cars.

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| Updated on: 16 Sep 2023, 15:37 PM

Toyota Glanza (top), the rebadged Maruti Suzuki version of the Baleno hatchback (bottom) is one of the highest selling cars from the Japanese auto giant in India.

Speaking to news agency Reuters, Atul Sood, Vice President of Sales at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said that Maruti’s portfolio of affordable cars continue to attract buyers, helping to boost its sales. In 2022, Toyota sold more than 1.60 lakh cars in India. In comparison, the Japanese auto giant has already sold nearly 1.50 lakh vehicles till August and is on track to break its all-time annual sales record in the country this year. “We are confident of closing this calendar year with our best ever performance and setting a new benchmark. The HyRyder has given us a new set of customers who are majorly upgrading. The majority of the demand is coming from a younger profile,” Sood said.

Toyota also plans to expand its footprint across India. Sood said the Japanese carmaker will now focus on the smaller cities in various parts to reach out to more customers. Currently, Toyota has over 600 dealerships located all over the country.

Among the cars it currently sells, Toyota Glanza and Urban Cruiser HyRyder SUV are among the best-selling models from the carmaker in India. While Glanza is a rebadged Maruti car, the SUV was jointly developed with Maruti Suzuki, which the latter sells as Grand Vitara. Toyota Glanza comes at a starting price of ₹6.81 lakh and goes up to ₹10 lakh (ex-showroom). The Urban Cruiser HyRyder SUV price starts from ₹10.73 lakh and goes up to ₹19.74 lakh (ex-showroom).

Toyota recently launched the Rumion MPV, which is also a rebadged Maruti model called Ertiga. The three-row MPV was launched at ₹10.29 lakh (ex-showroom). The price of the Toyota MPV goes up to ₹13.68 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-end variant. It is also offered with CNG technology.

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Besides these three, Toyota also sells Innova HyCross and Innova Crysta MPVs in India. The Innova HyCross, offered with strong hybrid tech like the HyRyder SUV, comes at a starting price of ₹19.67 lakh and goes up to ₹30.26 lakh (ex-showroom). Maruti Suzuki has launched the rebadged version of the HyCross as Invicto earlier this year. The Innova Crysta and HyCross remain Toyota’s best-selling models. The Fortuner SUV is the only other SUV other than HyRyder in Toyota’s fleet. The large SUV is priced between ₹33 lakh and ₹50.74 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hilux pickup truck, launched at ₹30.40 lakh, makes up Toyota’s lineup in India.

First Published Date: 16 Sep 2023, 15:37 PM IST



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We will be volunteering to get our cars crash tested: Maruti on Bharat NCAP

We will be volunteering to get our cars crash tested: Maruti on Bharat NCAP

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By: Paarth Khatri
| Updated on: 23 Aug 2023, 17:21 PM

The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari launched India’s own crash test norms on Tuesday. It is called Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) and it will be enforced across the country from October 2023. Now, Maruti Suzuki has announced that they will send out their vehicles to be tested under the Bharat NCAP crash test.

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso in Global NCAP crash test

This information was confirmed by CV Raman, CTO, Maruti Suzuki India. Moreover, Mr Rahul Bharti, Executive Officer of Maruti Suzuki also said that they will offer at least three models for Bharat NCAP crash testing in the first batch. As of now, the name of the models has not been confirmed. However, it can be the manufacturer’s recent launches such as Grand Vitara and new-gen Baleno.

The past record of Maruti Suzuki is not very strong when it comes to crash test ratings. The S-Presso, Alto and Eeco have scored zero stars in the adult safety rating and two stars in the child safety rating. The WagonR and Swift scored two stars in adult as well as child safety rating whereas the Ertiga scored three stars. The safest car that the Maruti Suzuki currently makes is the Brezza with four and two stars for adult and child safety ratings respectively.

According to CV Raman, CTO, Maruti Suzuki India, “It is a welcome step and we are proud as we had been working along with the government and test agencies in the discussions around formulation of the standards. We will be volunteering to get our cars tested under the BNCAP standards, which are same as the revised GNCAP protocols.

“Any car that is launched in India follows the mandatory safety standards set by the government. For consumers seeking extra safety information the Bharat NCAP system is an authentic and objective rating system to empower the customer to make an informed choice. Maruti Suzuki welcomes this initiative of the Government and will offer atleast 3 models for BNCAP testing in the first lot itself. At the same time, we would request all users to fasten seatbelts whether in the front or rear seats as that is the most critical factor in keeping passengers safe.” said Mr Rahul Bharti, Executive Officer, Maruti Suzuki

First Published Date: 23 Aug 2023, 17:21 PM IST



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मारुति सुजुकी जुलाई 2023 छूट: वैगन आर, स्विफ्ट, डिजायर, ऑल्टो, सेलेरियो और बहुत कुछ

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इस महीने मारुति के एरेना लाइन-अप के लगभग सभी मॉडलों पर छूट दी जा रही है।

मारुति सुजुकी एरेना डीलर जुलाई 2023 महीने के लिए लाइन-अप से चुनिंदा मॉडलों पर आकर्षक छूट और लाभ की पेशकश कर रहे हैं। एरेना रेंज ऑल्टो K10 से शुरू होती है और ब्रेज़ा और अर्टिगा जैसे मॉडलों तक जाती है। यहां विभिन्न मॉडलों पर उपलब्ध छूट और लाभों की एक विस्तृत सूची दी गई है, जिन्हें इच्छुक ग्राहक इस महीने खरीद सकते हैं।

मारुति सुजुकी ऑल्टो 800

50,000 रुपये तक का फायदा

लंबे समय तक चलने वाला उत्पादन ऑल्टो 800 हाल ही में ख़त्म हुई और अंतिम बिना बिकी इकाइयां इन्वेंट्री के आधार पर 30,000 रुपये से 50,000 रुपये तक की छूट पर उपलब्ध हैं। यह पांच-स्पीड मैनुअल गियरबॉक्स के साथ आजमाए हुए 800cc इंजन के साथ आता है। बचे हुए स्टॉक के आधार पर सीएनजी पावरट्रेन विकल्प भी उपलब्ध है।

मारुति सुजुकी ऑल्टो K10

60,000 रुपये तक का फायदा

नव लॉन्च किया गया ऑल्टो के 10 ऑल्टो 800 का प्रतिस्थापन है। बिल्कुल नए प्लेटफॉर्म पर आधारित, नई K10 में एक अच्छी फीचर सूची और एक तेज़ 1.0-लीटर डुअलजेट पेट्रोल इंजन है। यह दो गियरबॉक्स विकल्पों के साथ आता है और इसमें सीएनजी-संचालित संस्करण भी है। K10 पर छूट और लाभ 50,000 रुपये से 60,000 रुपये के बीच हैं।

मारुति सुजुकी एस प्रेसो

65,000 रुपये तक का लाभ

एस प्रेसोइसकी खासियत मिनी-एसयूवी लुक और हाई ग्राउंड क्लीयरेंस है। हालाँकि, केबिन में जगह की थोड़ी कमी है। यह K10 के समान 1.0-लीटर इंजन के साथ दो गियरबॉक्स विकल्पों और एक CNG के साथ भी आता है। एस-प्रेसो पर 55,000 रुपये से 65,000 रुपये तक के लाभ ऑफर पर हैं।

मारुति सुजुकी वैगन आर

60,000 रुपये तक का फायदा

लगभग हर प्रकार लोकप्रिय है वैगन आर 45,000 रुपये से 60,000 रुपये के बीच छूट या लाभ के साथ उपलब्ध है। वैगन आर 1.0-लीटर या 1.2-लीटर पेट्रोल इंजन के साथ आती है और इसमें सीएनजी पावरट्रेन भी उपलब्ध है। वैगन आर की ताकत इसका विशाल इंटीरियर और इसके क्रियाशील और मितव्ययी इंजन हैं।

मारुति सुजुकी सेलेरियो

65,000 रुपये तक का फायदा

दूसरी पीढ़ी सिलेरियो एमटी पर लगभग 65,000 रुपये का लाभ मिलता है, जबकि नए सेलेरियो ऑटोमैटिक और सीएनजी वेरिएंट पर क्रमशः 35,000 और 65,000 रुपये का लाभ मिलता है। वैगन आर का एक अच्छा विकल्प, सेलेरियो 1.2-लीटर डुअलजेट इंजन के साथ 5-स्पीड मैनुअल या 5-स्पीड एएमटी गियरबॉक्स के साथ आता है।

मारुति सुजुकी स्विफ्ट

50,000 रुपये तक का फायदा

तीव्र 90hp, 1.2-लीटर डुअलजेट पेट्रोल इंजन द्वारा संचालित है जो 5-स्पीड मैनुअल और AMT गियरबॉक्स दोनों विकल्पों के साथ आता है। जहां स्विफ्ट पेट्रोल मैनुअल पर लगभग 45,000 रुपये का लाभ मिलता है, वहीं पेट्रोल ऑटोमैटिक वेरिएंट 50,000 रुपये तक की छूट पर उपलब्ध है। सीएनजी लाइन-अप लगभग 25,000 रुपये की छूट के साथ उपलब्ध है।

मारुति सुजुकी ईको

39,000 रुपये तक का फायदा

ईको एमपीवी पेट्रोल पावरट्रेन पर 39,000 रुपये तक का लाभ मिलता है और ईको सीएनजी और कार्गो पर 38,000 रुपये तक का लाभ मिलता है। ईको 1.2-लीटर इंजन द्वारा संचालित है जो 73hp का उत्पादन करता है और कई सीटिंग लेआउट और कॉन्फ़िगरेशन के साथ आता है।

मारुति सुजुकी डिजायर

17,000 रुपये तक का फायदा

के ऑटोमैटिक और मैनुअल दोनों वेरिएंट डिजायर 17,000 रुपये के समान लाभ प्राप्त करें, जबकि सीएनजी वेरिएंट पर कोई लाभ नहीं मिलता है। अनिवार्य रूप से स्विफ्ट का एक सब-कॉम्पैक्ट सेडान संस्करण, डिजायर समान 90hp, 1.2-लीटर डुअलजेट पेट्रोल इंजन द्वारा संचालित है, और 5-स्पीड मैनुअल और एएमटी गियरबॉक्स दोनों विकल्पों के साथ आता है।

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