Maruti Suzuki sales in October 2010

India’s car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total of 118,908 vehicles in October 2010, growing 39.2 per cent over the same month last year. This includes 11,353 units of exports. In October 2009, the company had sold a total of 85,415 vehicles including 13,864 units for export markets. For the first time, the company crossed 1 lakh units sales mark in the domestic market in October 2010, touching 107,555 units. The previous highest domestic sales was 95,148 units in September 2010.



The October 2010 sales marked the highest ever numbers in all large volume segments:A2 segment: 77,502 (previous highest 68,921 units in Sep10); A3 segment: 11,621 (previous highest 10,883 units in May10) and C segment: 15,379 (previous highest 14,157 units in Aug10).

In October 2010, the sales in A2 segment grew by 50.7 per cent while in the A3 segment the sales growth was 32 per cent, as compared to October 2009. The sales growth in the C segment was 91.8 per cent while sales in B segment were up 151.2 per cent over October 2009.

Maruti Ritz crosses one lakh sales mark

Maruti Suzuki Ritz, which had created history by achieving the fastest ever 50,000 sales, added yet another feather in its cap by clocking the fastest ever sales of 100,000 units today in A-2 premium segment. he car which was launched in May 2009 has received an incredible response from the very first day of its launch. At its launch, the Ritz not only created a flutter in the competitive 'A-2 premium' segment, it was immediately hot-listed by the media and industry. Many accolades followed (please see box for details), and the super-car won the Car-of-the-Year in India and abroad, for its path-breaking looks and styling, superior safety features and its ability to balance a dynamic driving experience with a comfortable ride, bold styling and excellent road handling. Ritz delivers superb fuel efficiency of 17.7 kmpl in petrol and 21.1 kmpl in diesel.



Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mayank Pareek, Managing Executive Officer (Marketing and Sales), said, “We are overwhelmed by the terrific response given by our customers to the Maruti Suzuki Ritz. The Ritz was targeted at our discerning customers who, while valuing the traditional Maruti Suzuki attributes of fuel efficiency, reliability and performance, also desired contemporary looks and attitude in the vehicle. The fastest 1 lakh sales mark is customers’ endorsement to all these attributes Ritz stands for.” The Ritz, developed on the successful Maruti Swift platform and positioned at the premium-end of the compact car market, has been specifically designed for India. Maruti Suzuki engineers worked with the Suzuki design team in Japan to co-design the car and carry out India-specific changes such as superior transmission, improved suspension and better ground clearance.



The Ritz was also India’s 1st BS IV complaint car to be launched in the passenger car segment. The Ritz is available in two power train options: 1.2-litre, four-cylinder K Series petrol engine with maximum power of 85 PS and the highly successful 1.3-litre, DDiS diesel unit that delivers a maximum power of 75 PS. The Ritz comes with Drive-by-wire technology in both petrol and diesel variants. This along with the 32-bit Engine Management System provides faster signal processing and quick response. “The Ritz reaffirms our commitment to offer world class products to the Indian market. Since a majority of our customers are young who would prefer nothing but the very best in technology and styling, we would continue to feed the market with world class products” added Mr. Pareek. Maruti Suzuki has also started exporting Ritz to Indonesia.

Maruti Kizashi to be launched in India next month

The excitement of this ongoing festival season is tremendously booming the Indian auto market. The major auto market leader of the country is ready to get the advantage from the auto market and already prepared to launch new cars in India. Taking about advantage of the Diwali season in India, the country biggest auto manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki is mulling over to launch the new premium sedan, Maruti Kizashi in India in November 2010. The new Kizashi has already been launched in various countries including Australia, Japan and US auto markets and now looking forward to enter into Indian auto market.

The company had already showcased the new Maruti Kizashi at the 10th anniversary of Delhi Auto Expo 2010. The new car will be powered by 2.4 litre, CVT technology with paddle shifts which can develop awesome power output of 131KW at 6500rpm and produces maximum torque of 230 Nm at 4000 rpm. The new Maruti Kizashi will speed up from 0- 60 mph in 8.0 seconds. It is believed to give a mileage of 14 to 15 kmpl. Some of the other components of the car like 6 speed manual gears, eight airbags and keyless ignition to make it more comfy and safety.


Maruti Kizashi pricing details has not yet been announced, but it is speculated that the new car will be available with amazing price range around Rs 12 lacs. (ex-showroom,Delhi). It might be fitted with classy features, which may helps to attract more new customers in the country. After the launch new sedan in India, the company will face a tough competition with leading premium sedan cars in the market Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Sonata, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Jetta, and Chevrolet Cruze.

Maruti Suzuki unveils SX4 Hybrid and Eeco Charge Electric concepts for demonstration

India's car market leader Maruti Suzuki today handed over first lot of Two Maruti Suzuki SX4 Hybrid cars and One 'Eeco Charge' to Mr Arvinder Singh Lovely, Hon'ble Minister of Transport for NCT Delhi. The vehicles intended for use at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, were handed over by Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, in the city. Maruti Suzuki has made ready a lot of 14 future technology vehicles for the use at Commonwealth Games. These include 10 Maruti Suzuki SX4 Hybrid Cars and 4 Maruti Suzuki 'Eeco Charge' vehicles. The balance vehicles will be handed over to the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee for use by the Officials during the Commonwealth Games. On the occasion Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi said, "I am happy that engineers at Maruti Suzuki have developed these future technology vehicles. This project has helped our engineers to increase their knowledge and enhance their R and D capability. We are grateful to the Government for their leadership to promote green technology in automobiles. Maruti Suzuki is happy to be associated with the Commonwealth Games national initiative, through these vehicles."



Maruti Suzuki has developed the SX4 Hybrid vehicles and 'Eeco Charge' concept vehicles as a part of the demonstration fleet. The demonstration of the fleet of SX4 Hybrids and 'Eeco Charge' vehicles at the Commonwealth Games 2010, is in line with the ambitious NHPP and MNRE program outline. SX4 Hybrid and 'Eeco Charge' concept development has been taken up by Maruti Suzuki as a part of the Government initiated and SIAM coordinated NHPP and MNRE National Hybrid Propulsion Program (NHPP) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Sources (MNRE)'s High Energy Density Battery Development Program.

The development of Hybrid and Electric vehicles is one of the exciting initiatives undertaken by Maruti Suzuki to enhance its R and D capabilities and gear itself for greener technologies. Through this exercise Maruti Suzuki is keen to expand its learning's on green technologies that put minimal stress on non-renewable energy. A team of 25 Maruti Suzuki engineers worked on this project with global hybrid technology and component suppliers. These future technology vehicles by Maruti Suzuki demonstrate how eco-friendliness and personal mobility can be packaged together as an exciting product. These concepts have been developed by a team of Maruti Suzuki engineers and were showcased at Delhi Auto Expo 2010. Maruti SX4 Hybrid is a Full Parallel Hybrid with Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) on a sedan platform. SX4 Hybrid presents a case of evolution of transportation system with elements of flexibility, style and eco-friendliness. SX4 Hybrid offers mobility solution in an eco-friendly yet stylish manner.




The hybrid system used in the SX4 Hybrid features an electric motor and twin clutch arrangement with advance Lithium-ion battery technology. This concept combines a 1.2 litre K-series petrol engine and a 50 kW electric motor along with 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission. Together, these provide high fuel economy with lower emissions. The SX4 Hybrid is also capable of running solely on its electric motor, offering a further boost to fuel efficiency and zero emission modes in city driving. The SX4 hybrid offers 25 per cent more fuel efficiency compared to conventional gasoline vehicle.

'Maruti Eeco Charge' is a zero-emission, pure electric vehicle developed on a MPV platform. It is powered by a 50kW motor and a 24kWh Lithium-ion battery. On full charge it promises a driving range of around 100km and attains top speed of 100 km per hour. The 'Eeco Charge' also has the 'Sport Mode' for acceleration enthusiast. The battery for 'Eeco Charge' has been packaged under floor for better drivability and retaining ample boot space. The real time display of State of Charge and 'Distance to Empty' addresses user's anxiety. The 'Eeco Charge' can be charged using household power source.

New Maruti SX4 Royale introduced in India

Maruti Suzuki, India's biggest auto market leader, has recently introduced an limited edition of its largest selling premium sedan car, Maruti SX4 in the Indian market. The new limited edition of Maruti SX4 named as SX4 Royale. The recently effort of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, has been released the limited edition of SX4 which is available in Mumbai and Goa. The company introduces two variants of newly entrant model of Maruti SX4 such as VXi and ZXi.



The impressive components of this new model including ABS, alloy wheels, outside rear-view mirrors with integrated turn indicator, electronic brake force distribution, silver finished handles and dual SRS airbages. The company has also provided an bluetooth integrated stereo system in this car. Besides, Maruti SX4 Royale has equipped with other stunning features like boot spoiler, reverse parking sensor and audio controls on steering wheel.



The interior parts of this car has additionally packed with stunning attributes like the leather clad steering wheel, gear knob and the leather seat covers which makes it truly royal look to the interiors of the car. Maruti SX4 Royale comes with extended warranty of four years and shoppers stop's gift voucher worth Rs 8000. The company is believes the new limited edition of Maruti SX4 will target to capture a large number of new customers in the Indian auto market.

Maruti Alto K10 Launched; shelved at 3 Lacs

Maruti Suzuki India has launched a new version of its top most selling car Maruti Alto, today. The new version has been powered by the company's most popular K series engine. The all new Alto K10 has been shelved at an ex-showroom price of Rs 3.03 lakh for the base LXi version and Rs 3.16 for the VXi version. The elder sibling with 800 cc engine would co-exist with the new Alto. The 1 litre K10 engine that powers the new Alto also finds space in the Maruti Suzuki A-Star, Estilo and the new WagonR. The K series engine is Aluminium based light weight engine and offers improved acceleration and pick up. The all new Alto is sure to give a tough competition to Chevrolet Spark and Hyundai Santro. Maruti assures an ARAI approved mileage of 20.2 kmpl.



The 1 litre K10 engine would deliver a 68PS of maximum power at 6200 Rpm and 90Nm of maximum torque at 3500 Rpm. Compared to its sibling, the new Alto would be 50 kgs heavier and would reach a maximum of 100kmph in 13.3 seconds as opposed to 17.3 seconds by the 800cc Alto. Apart from the engine being changed, the mechanical aspects of the car would remain same except re-tuned suspension, new cable type transmission for smoother gear shifts and booster assisted braking system. In terms of features there are some minor additions and alterations like dynamic hood, eagle eyed clear lens headlamps, fog lamps and body coloured bumpers.



In terms of looks the sides and front end would remain quite similar, but the rear end gets a new look with back door and fresh tail lamps. While in interiors the car would sport dual tone interiors, 3-spoke steering wheel and front and rear passengers integrated headrests. Alto has been one of the most popular models launched by the ace Car maker Maruti Suzuki but always lacked a good range of features which seems to be settled well in the new Alto. Power steering, internally adjustable ORVM, key reminder, remote boot opener, central locking, power windows, rear parcel tray, accessory socket, remote fuel lid opener and electronic trip meter are some of the most interesting accessories that the new Alto would sport.

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Maruti Alto to be loaded with a new 1000 cc K-series engine

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the country's largest auto manufacturer, is planning to launch a new version of largest selling car 'Maruti Alto' soon in India. The new version will be loaded with a new 1000cc K-series engine in the entry-level hatchback segment. Alto recently got a newer look and feel it was made BS IV complaint on the current 800cc F-series engine. As per the latest reports the new Maruti Alto would sport a 1-litre petrol engine from company's much popular K-series engine.



Maruti Alto is hold at Rs. 2.29 lakh and 2.8 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The price would surely hike by a few thousands. Maruti Alto has been tremendously popular in India since its launch in 2000. The Alto remains to be the best selling model in the Indian auto market with an average sales of 20k units per month. However, the company has refused to comment on the exact launch date or price tag of the new version of Alto. Earlier, MSI commented that it wishes to develop all its cars with the latest K-series new ahead generation engine. The new version of Alto would be a part of the same plan of Maruti Suzuki.



Maruti Suzuki gives two variants in k-series 998cc 3-cylinder,'K10B', which is presently fitted in Maruti Estilo, New Maruti Wagon R and Maruti A-Star and another variant is also 1.2 litre, 4-cylinder 'K12M' petrol engine powering Maruti Swift, Swift Dzire and Maruti Ritz. Apart from that launch, Indian cars lover will see more launches in India that includes Volkswagen Vento, Skoda Yeti, Tata Aria and Nissan Micra etc.