Renault extends support to customers affected by Cyclone Michaung

Renault extends support to customers affected by Cyclone Michaung

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Renault India has announced support for its customers in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh who have been affected by Cyclone Michaung. The French automaker announced free roadside assistance for the affected customers, while it also launched a 24×7 helpline among other benefits. The automaker also claimed that it had initiated SMS alerts and company app notifications prior cyclone to inform its customers about vehicle safeguarding measures.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 09 Dec 2023, 10:10 AM

Renault extends support to customers affected by Cyclone Michaung by launching free RSA and a 24×7 helpline.

Over the last two days, several automakers including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra, Toyota, Jeep, and Audi have announced supportive measures for their respective customers who have been affected by the cyclone. Now, Renault has joined the list as it has announced a comprehensive support initiative for its customers.

Also Read : Citroen, Jeep join other carmakers, extend assistance to customers affected by Cyclone Michaung floods

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The car manufacturer in an official release has said that it is offering roadside assistance to help customers transport their vehicles to the nearest dealerships free of cost. The company also claimed that it would reimburse the towing costs incurred by customers who independently arranged for transporting their vehicles. Renault claims to have deployed an additional fleet of 15 towing trucks throughout Tamil Nadu to prioritise recovery of flood-affected vehicles. Also, it has set up a 24×7 helpline ensuring the customers prompt and efficient assistance.

Speaking about the measures taken, Sudhir Malhotra, Vice President of Sales Marketing at Renault India Private Limited (RIPL), said the automaker has pledged to provide robust support to its customers affected by the Chennai floods. “During these hard times, Renault India, in solidarity with other OEMs, provides robust support to our customers affected by the Chennai floods. Our all-encompassing initiatives, spanning proactive communication and hands-on assistance, underscore our unwavering commitment to offering 24/7 aid to our customers in Tamil Nadu. Renault India will continue to remain vigilant, continuously monitoring the situation and adjusting our efforts to address the changing needs of the community and our customers. We stand united in these challenging times,” he added.

First Published Date: 09 Dec 2023, 10:10 AM IST


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Citroen, Jeep extend assistance to customers affected by Cyclone Michaung floods

Citroen, Jeep extend assistance to customers affected by Cyclone Michaung floods

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French auto giant Citroen and US-based carmaker Jeep have joined other car manufacturers in India to offer help to customers whose vehicles are affected by the floods caused by Cyclone Michaung in states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The two carmakers, part of the Stellantis Group, have rolled out multiple initiatives which include roadside assistance to special offers to buy a new model in case someone’s car has been totally damaged.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 08 Dec 2023, 15:43 PM

Citroen and Jeep, part of the Stellantis Group, have extended assistance to its customers whose vehicles are affected by the floods caused by Cyclone Michaung.

Citroen and Jeep issued a statement today, December 8, stating that it will assist victims of the cyclone that left several cars damaged or submerged over the past one week. The statement reads, “In the wake of the floods caused by Michaung Cyclone in Chennai, Jeep and Citroen have announced vehicle service initiatives to provide round-the-clock comprehensive support to owners of flood-affected vehicles.” The duo joins others like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, Tata Motors and others to offer assistance to their customers in the wake of floods in the two states.

Among the initiatives undertaken by Citroen and Jeep include 24X7 roadside assistance for their customers to tackle any emergency situation. The carmakers will also help customers wishing to tow away their vehicles to safety. The towing support will carry these vehicles to their nearest dealerships. Customers of Citroen and Jeep can also avail a 40-point complimentary vehicle check-up through advanced appointments at respective dealerships.

Citroen and Jeep are also offering fast-track processing of vehicle insurance. The customers are required to carry essential documents like Driving License, Registration Certificate and vehicle-related policy documents to the dealerships to avail this assistance. The duo will also offer prioritised repairs through insurance partners and faster claim processing. The two carmakers also promise to make genuine spare parts available in time for faster repair process.

Citroen and Jeep are also offering an opportunity to its customers who wish to buy a new car. The carmakers have special offers on fresh purchases for customers whose vehicles have been damaged beyond repair in the floods caused by the cyclone.

Citroen offers cars like C5 Aircross, C3 Aircross, C3 and eC3 as part of its India lineup. Jeep India sells SUVs like Compass, Meridian, Wrangler and Grand Cherokee.

First Published Date: 08 Dec 2023, 15:43 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.

By: HT Auto Desk
| 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.

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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 Jimny becomes more affordable with new Thunder Edition

Maruti Suzuki Jimny becomes more affordable with new Thunder Edition

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The Thunder Edition comes with several accessories as standard. It gets a front skid plate, side door cladding, door visor, door sill guard, grip cover in rustic tan, floor mat and graphics on the exterior. There is also a garnish on the front bumper, ORVM, side fender and hood.

Maruti Suzuki has not made any other changes to the Jimny. It continues to come with a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, K-series naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 103 bhp of max power at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque output of 134 Nm at 4,000 rpm. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The manual gearbox delivers a claimed fuel economy of 16.94 kmpl whereas the automatic transmission delivers 16.39 kmpl. The SUV comes with four-wheel drive as standard and the automatic transmission is available on both variants.

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In terms of safety equipment, the Jimny is equipped with 6 airbags, brake limited slip differential, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Program, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, Rear View Camera, Brake Assist Function and Engine Immobilizer.

The top-end Alpha variant is equipped with a push start/stop button, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic climate control and a larger touchscreen infotainment system. Apart from this, it also comes with automatic LED headlamps, headlamp washers, fog lamps, dark green glass window, body-coloured door handles, alloy wheels and electrically foldable ORVMs.

Watch: Maruti Suzuki Jimny SUV: First Drive Review

In terms of dimensions, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny measures 3,985 mm in length, is 1,645 mm wide and stands 1,720 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 2,590 mm. The main highlight of this version of the vehicle is that it offers more cabin space than its three-door twin because of the longer wheelbase.

First Published Date: 01 Dec 2023, 15:44 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.

By: HT Auto Desk
| 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).

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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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50% of Maruti Suzuki’s CNG sales come from Ertiga, more demand for larger cars: Shashank Srivastava

50% of Maruti Suzuki’s CNG sales come from Ertiga, more demand for larger cars: Shashank Srivastava

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Maruti Suzuki India is the market leader in the passenger vehicle segment and the company holds a market share of 75 per cent in the sale of CNG vehicles. Elaborating on the same, Shashank Srivastava, Sr Executive Officer- Sales & Marketing, Maruti Suzuki, revealed that the Ertiga CNG contributes over 50 per cent to overall CNG sales, while larger models like the Brezza, XL6 and Grand Vitara have a larger contribution to overall volumes. The sales reflect the growing demand for larger vehicles across the industry as entry hatchbacks lose market share.

By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor
| Updated on: 10 Nov 2023, 15:44 PM

The Ertiga CNG contributes about 50% to Maruti Suzuki’s overall CNG volumes. The expects about 30-35% of sales to come from CNG cars by 2030

Maruti Suzuki is one of the pioneers in bringing CNG vehicles to the market and sold 328,800 cars in FY2023. The company has sold about 270,000 vehicles so far in this fiscal and is aiming to close the year with over 500,000 CNG vehicles sold. Maruti has 15 CNG models on sale including the Super Carry LCV, but its premium CNG portfolio only expanded in the last year with the arrival of new models.

Also Read : How Maruti Suzuki jumped to the top of the SUV sales chart

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara CNG is available with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, bringing lower running costs to the premium SUV

Speaking to the media, Shashank Srivastava said, “Smaller cars actually have a lower penetration of CNG. It is the larger cars which have the more penetration, In fact, the Alto penetration is just around 7 per cent compared with the Ertiga, which is more than 50 per cent. The Brezza alone, if you see, is about 24 per cent and the Grand Vitara is about 14 per cent. So larger vehicles actually are seeing much higher penetration than the smaller costs now.”

Furthermore, Srivastava explained that the acquisition cost difference between an entry-level CNG car and its petrol counterpart is about ₹90,000-95,000. So as a percentage of the initial price, these smaller cars actually have a lower penetration of CNG. Do note that Maruti also supplies its CNG cars to Toyota with a chunk of volumes coming from badge-engineered models like the Rumion (Ertiga) and Glanza (CNG), while the upcoming Fronx-based Toyota model is also expected to get a CNG variant.

The rising fuel prices in the last few years have led to the reemergence of CNG cars in India, prompting other carmakers including Hyundai and Tata Motors to expand their respective portfolio. The low running cost, coupled with better safety standards and wider availability of the filling stations have helped attract new demand.

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
The demand for smaller cars has been on a decline and that’s reflected in the CNG sales as well

Srivastava revealed that CNG filling stations went up from 1,233 in 2016-17 to 5,710 in 2023-24 in a span of five years. This number is only expected to grow further to 17,000 in the coming five years. With a strong push from the central government in recent years in a bid to minimise crude oil imports, CNG is presently available in about 333 cities across 26 states, as opposed to just 13 states in 2016-17.

Also Read : New Maruti Suzuki Swift will be bigger than the outgoing model

By 2030, Maruti Suzuki expects about 15 per cent of its total sales to come from electric vehicles, followed by 25 per cent from hybrids, while the remaining 60 per cent will be contributed by flex fuel, CNG and bio-gas powertrain vehicles.

Srivastava says the company anticipates CNG vehicles to contribute roughly around 30-35 per cent to total volumes by the end of the decade. The number currently stands at about 28 per cent. It’ll be safe to say that CNG vehicles will continue to play an active role in Maruti Suzuki’s portfolio in the coming years. However, it needs to be seen if smaller hatchbacks will continue with CNG options in future iterations.

First Published Date: 10 Nov 2023, 15:44 PM IST


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Suzuki to focus on vehicles with biogas fuel for India, showcases WagonR CBG

Suzuki to focus on vehicles with biogas fuel for India, showcases WagonR CBG

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Japanese auto giant Suzuki has showcased a new WagonR at the Japan Auto Show which is powered by compressed biogas, or CBG. First showcased at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima in May this year, the WagonR CBG highlights the Japanese carmaker’s intention of using alternative energy, other than electricity, to power vehicles while attaining carbon neutrality by ditching petrol or diesel. Toshihiro Suzuki, CEO of Suzuki Motor Corporation, highlighted the usefulness of cow manures to produce biogas as alternative fuel. He said India could play a key role in making Compressed Biogas mainstream.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 27 Oct 2023, 16:20 PM

Suzuki WagonR powered by compressed biogas, or CBG, for India is displayed at the Japan Auto Show on October 26, in Tokyo. (AP)

Compressed Biogas (CBG) is made from decomposed organic waste like agricultural items, cow manure and even. The decomposed waste is refined through a process to reduce carbon dioxide and increase the methane content in the fuel. The process is somewhat similar to the way Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is made. The difference is that for CNG, the source of the fuel is natural gas.

During his speech at the Japan Auto Show this week, Toshihiro Suzuki said massive amount of cow manure is potentially a gold mine to generate Compressed Biogas. He said, “It is said that there are about 300 million cows in India. Do you all know? One day’s worth of cow dung from 10 cows is enough fuel to power one car for one day. From this basic point of view, we have developed the WagonR that runs on purified biogas.”

Suzuki also said that to achieve true carbon neutrality, the auto industry should look beyond electric vehicles and venture into alternative fuel like CNG and CBG. Suzuki’s plans to use CBG as alternative fuel for its vehicles is not new. The carmaker had earlier signed a deal with Banas Dairy and the National Dairy Development Board to setup a biogas production plant in Gujarat. In the next three years, Suzuki aims to set up around four biogas facilities at an investment of up to ₹230 crore.

The CBG version of the WagonR hatchback is unlikely to hit Indian shores anytime soon. Maruti Suzuki sells the CNG version of the hatchback besides the regular petrol version. There are also talks of an electric avatar of the boxy WagonR in near future.

First Published Date: 27 Oct 2023, 16:20 PM IST


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Tata Nexon vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Safety and features comparison

Tata Nexon vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Safety and features comparison

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Tata Motors launched the Tata Nexon facelift in India a few weeks ago. The facelifted iteration of the Nexon SUV comes with a wide range of updates on the design front, while on the feature front too, it gets an array of fresh features powered by advanced technologies. With the facelift, Tata Nexon has certainly enhanced its appeal further, as well as the automaker ramped up the compact SUV’s competition against rivals like Maruti Suzuki Brezza.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 22 Oct 2023, 16:36 PM

Tata Nexon facelift has been launched with significant design updates and an array of fresh features adding more appeal to the compact SUV, and re-energising its competition against Maruti Suzuki Brezza.

Both the Maruti Suzuki Brezza and the Tata Nexon sit in a segment which is one of the most competitive categories in the Indian passenger vehicle market. With the rising demand for SUVs and crossovers over the last few years, several automakers have been aiming to grab a sizeable chunk of the Indian SUV segment with their products. However, both Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki have been able to grab a lot of attention from buyers thanks to their products like Nexon and Brezza respectively.

Here is a comparison between the Tata Nexon facelift and Maruti Suzuki Brezza, based on feature and safety

Specifications Comparison Tata Nexon Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Engine 1199.0 to 1497.0 cc 1462.0 cc
Transmission Manual & Automatic Manual & Automatic
Mileage N/A N/A
Fuel Type Petrol,Diesel Petrol,CNG

Tata Nexon facelift vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Feature

Both the Tata Nexon facelift and Maruti Suzuki Brezza come equipped with an array of features. The Brezza gets a blend of classic design elements with modern touches. It gets an analogue instrument cluster paired with modern features such as a HUD and a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system positioned at the centre top of the centre console.

Tata Motors, on the other hand, gets a fully digital instrument cluster, and a large 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The Nexon facelift carries several design elements from the Tata Curvv concept. However, it appears more inclined towards digitalisation compared to the Maruti Suzuki Brezza.

Watch: Tata Nexon facelift first drive review: Can it set the benchmark higher?

Both the compact SUVs come with features like climate control with rear AC vents, electric sunroof and wireless smartphone mirroring technology for the touchscreen infotainment system. Nexon comes with some additional comfort-focused features including the ventilated and height-adjustable front seats, and an illuminated logo-equipped multifunction steering wheel. The Brezza comes with LED fog lamps and HUD adding more value compared to the Nexon facelift.

Watch: 2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift: First Drive Review

Tata Nexon facelift vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Safety

Both the Tata Nexon facelift and Maruti Suzuki Brezza come equipped with a wide range of safety features including six airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, ISOFIX child seat mounting points etc. The Nexon pre-facelift version received a five-star safety rating in the Global NCAP crash test. While the facelifted version is yet to undergo such a crash test, expect it to come with a more advanced safety quotient, as Tata Motors has hinted.

On the other hand, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza has not been subjected to either a Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP crash test so far. However, the pre-facelift model had scored a four-star rating on the Global NCAP crash test.

First Published Date: 22 Oct 2023, 16:36 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.

By: HT Auto Desk
| 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.

Watch: Toyota Innova HyCross: First Drive Impressions

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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Maruti offers massive discount on WagonR and Swift. Check how much you can save

Maruti offers massive discount on WagonR and Swift. Check how much you can save

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Maruti Suzuki is offering heavy discounts on its Arena models in September ahead of the upcoming festive season across India. India’s largest carmaker is offering as many as eight models sold through Arena dealership with discounts and benefits of up to ₹59,000 based on variants one chooses. The benefits offered by the carmaker include cash discounts, exchange bonuses as well as corporate discounts. The Arena chain of dealerships, which mostly sells the small cars from Maruti Suzuki, recently completed its sixth anniversary during which it has sold around 70 lakh cars.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 09 Sep 2023, 14:59 PM

Maruti Suzuki small cars like WagonR, Swift and Alto K10 are being offered at a discount of more than ₹50,000 in September.

Maruti Suzuki sells nine models through its Arena chain of dealership in India. These cars include the Alto K10, S-Presso, WagonR, Celerio, Swift, Dzire, Brezza, Ertiga and Eeco. Only the Brezza SUV among these nine is not offered with any discounts. Here is a quick look at how much one can save on each model this month.

Maruti WagonR

Among all the Maruti cars up for discounts in September, the biggest incentives are for those who wants to drive home the WagonR. Maruti Suzuki is offering cash discount of ₹35,000 besides added benefits like exchange bonus worth ₹20,000 and corporate discount of ₹4,000. Maruti is also offering the CNG version of the WagonR with an overall discount of ₹54,000. This includes cash discount of ₹30,000.

Maruti Swift

The Swift hatchback is also up for grabs with an overall discount of ₹55,000. These include cash benefits worth ₹35,000 cash discount, ₹20,000 worth exchange bonus and another ₹5,000 as corporate discount. One should know that these benefits are not applicable on variants of the hatchback. For the ZXi and ZXi +, the cash discount goes down to just ₹25,000. The exchange bonus amount can be reduced to ₹15,000 if the model to be sold is more than seven years old.

Maruti Alto K10

The Alto K10, Maruti’s smallest car on offer, is available with big discounts. The car gets overall benefits worth ₹54,000. These includes cash discount of ₹35,000 only on the petrol manual variant, ₹15,000 worth exchange bonus and corporate discount of ₹4,000. The petrol automatic and the CNG versions of the Alto K10 are offered with cash discount worth ₹20,000.

Among other models the Celerio, Dzire, Ertiga and Eeco are available with discounts worth between ₹59,000 and ₹20,000 this month.

First Published Date: 09 Sep 2023, 14:59 PM IST


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Maruti Suzuki aims to make 40 lakh cars annually by 2031, focusing on new tech

Maruti Suzuki aims to make 40 lakh cars annually by 2031, focusing on new tech

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Maruti Suzuki plans to invest a whopping ₹45,000 crore to double its annual production capacity in the next eight years, reported PTI. Maruti Suzuki India’s chairman RC Bhargava reportedly said on Tuesday that the automaker plans to produce 40 lakh cars annually by 2031 with the influx of investment it is making to double production capacity. This comes at a juncture when the Indian auto industry like the rest of the global automobile industry is witnessing the introduction of new technologies and Maruti Suzuki is aiming to take a lead in that.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 29 Aug 2023, 15:25 PM

Besides focusing on doubling production capacity to 40 lakh cars annually by 2031, Maruti Suzuki is also emphasising on development of new technology for its vehicle fleet.

Despite being the largest car brand in India, Maruti Suzuki is yet to penetrate the EV segment, while Tata Motors, Hyundai, MG Motors and Mahindra along with several luxury car brands have already launched their respective products in the country’s electric car segment. Speaking about this, Bhargava accepted that the company is late in the segment but believes that it will not impact the brand by damaging its ability to get an adequate market share in the space.

Also Read : Maruti Suzuki plans 10 new cars including 6 electric cars by 2030. Details here

Watch: Maruti unveiled eVX EV Concept at Auto Expo 2023

He also said that Maruti Suzuki aims to launch six electric cars by the decade’s end, which would give it a strong position in the market. “Yes, we are behind some companies in launching EV but that does not mean that we are late in the market or that when we are coming in 2024-25, we will have in any way damaged our ability to get an adequate market share,” he added.

As Maruti Suzuki is thriving towards greener and cleaner powertrain technology, it will increasingly focus on a wide range of new technologies including electric vehicles, hybrids, CNG, ethanol and compressed biogas in the coming days, said Bhargava. Speaking about these technologies, he also said that it is difficult to predict what will happen in the next eight to ten years.

Bhargava also said that Maruti Suzuki has reached the 20 lakh units annual production and sales milestone. Now, it is aiming to double that figure by reaching the 40 lakh units annual production and sales milestone, he said. The plan will be part of the automaker’s ‘Maruti 3.0’ strategy, under which the company is targeting to add another 20 lakh units of production capacity with about 28 different car models in the market by FY 2030-31.

The Maruti Suzuki chairman said that the era ahead is going to be a very uncertain and challenging one. “The era before us is going to be a very uncertain era, a very challenging era. Putting up these two million cars itself will cost us something close to ₹45,000 crore. It depends how inflation goes but at the moment we estimate the cost about ₹45,000 crore for two million cars,” Bhargava said.

First Published Date: 29 Aug 2023, 15:25 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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Toyota Rumion to be launched soon: 5 things to know

Toyota Rumion to be launched soon: 5 things to know

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Back in 2019, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki signed an agreement and since then we have seen a lot of vehicles that the manufacturers are sharing. As of now, Toyota is selling the rebadged version of the Glanza. Apart from this, the manufacturers also share vehicles like the Grand Vitara and Urban Cruiser Hyryder and the Invicto and Innova Hycross. Now, Toyota is working on launching the Rumion in the Indian market, it will be the rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and soon go on sale in the Indian market.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 15 Aug 2023, 16:04 PM

Toyota Rumion gets few cosmetic changes when compared to the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.

2023 Toyota Rumion: Cosmetic changes

Toyota has made some changes to the Rumion so that it can be differentiated from the Ertiga. It now comes with a new grille that is inspired by the Innova. The front bumper has been redesigned. It gets a chrome surround that gives an up-market look to the MPV. Apart from this, the alloy wheels are new. They are finished in a two-toned machined finish.

2023 Toyota Rumion: Powertrain

Toyota will be offering the Rumion with two powertrains. There is petrol and CNG. Both use a Maruti-derived 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine. While running on petrol, it produces 101 bhp of max power at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque output of 136.8 Nm at 4,400 rpm. On CNG, the power is decreased to 86.63 bhp at 5,500 rpm and the peak torque output falls to 121.5 Nm at 4,200 rpm.

As standard, both powertrains get a 5-speed manual gearbox. The petrol engine will also be offered with a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission with paddle shifters mounted behind the steering wheel.

Toyota will use the same powertrains for the Rumion that are doing duty on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.
Toyota will use the same powertrains for the Rumion that are doing duty on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.

2023 Toyota Rumion: Safety equipment

Toyota Rumion uses the Heartect platform and is offered with dual front airbags and front side airbags as standard. There is an Anti-lock braking system with Electronic Brake Distribution, Brake Assist, Engine immobilizer, Electronic Stability Program and Hill Hold. Apart from this, there are front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters, seatbelt reminders and a high-speed alert system.

2023 Toyota Rumion: Features

In terms of features, the Rumion will come with automatic climate control, steering-mounted controls, second-row AC, a 17.78 cm Smartplay touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control, LED tail lamps and much more.

Also Read : Toyota Rumion, twin of Maruti Ertiga, revealed in India. Worth the rebadge?

2023 Toyota Rumion: Price and variants

The Rumion will be available in six variants of S MT/AT, G MT, and V MT/AT, S MT CNG offering a wide range of options for customers. However, Toyota has not yet announced the prices of the MPV.

First Published Date: 15 Aug 2023, 16:04 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।

अस्वीकरण: छूट अलग-अलग शहरों में अलग-अलग होती है और स्टॉक की उपलब्धता पर निर्भर करती है। सटीक छूट के आंकड़ों के लिए कृपया अपने स्थानीय डीलर से जांच करें.

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