Posts tagged Maruti Suzuki India
Swift One Million Edition launched
Sep 1st
To celebrate the million mark of the Swift Maruti Suzuki India launched a limited version of the Swift branded as Swift One Million Edition and shall be available in a specially created “Goldsmith Black” colour.
The Limited edition features new body graphics, 1 million Dome Decal – on both rear doors and bootgate and leather seats with 1 Million mark. Other features include Alpine Integrated Audio with Kenwood speakers, carpet mat and cushion.
Maruti planning third plant
Aug 27th
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) country’s largest carmaker is planning to set up a third production unit at
its Manesar facility that could entail an investment of Rs. 17 billion. With the growing demand Maruti is looking to add an annual capacity of 250,000 units, similar to the ongoing second unit at Manesar.
Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava
“We are preparing a project report for the third unit in Manesar, which will come up for discussion
before the board. The unit is proposed to have a capacity of 250,000 units annually.”
Maruti crosses 5-lakh mark for K-series engines
Aug 21st
Maruti Suzuki India said it has crossed the five-lakh units production mark of its latest generation K-series engine in less than 23 months of introduction.
First manufactured in October 2008, the K-series engines are available in seven models, including, Alto-K10, Wagon R, Swift, Ritz, Estilo, Swift Dzire and A-Star.
Maruti has an installed capacity to produce 500,000 K-series engines annually. It has recently announced an expansion plan of additional 200,000 K-series engines by 2012.
Maruti SX4 Royale limited edition launched
Aug 17th
Maruti Suzuki has launched the SX4 Royale a dealer limited edition on SX4 Vxi and SX4 Zxi which comes with host of attractive features. The SX4 Royale has been launched in Mumbai and Goa. The features are added on the dealer side. With VW launching the Vento at a killer price, Maruti decided to add more excitement to the SX4 in order to attract more customers and cash on the coming festive season.
The features of the SX4 Royal
Maruti launches A-Star Automatic
Aug 15th
Maruti Suzuki after a blitzkrieg of launching CNG cars has launched the automatic version of the A-Star.
The A-Star also known as the Alto is other countries, is strapped with a 4 speed auto gear box. The A-Star Automatic is launched only in the VXI version and is priced at Rs. 434,535 ex-showroom Delhi.
Maruti launches CNG technology cars
Aug 14th
Maruti Suzuki unveiled its flagship CNG engine technology, ‘intelligent-Gas Port Injection’ or i-GPI on five popular models. The models include SX4, Eeco, WagonR, Estilo and Alto and are being launched in Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Gujarat. With this initiative, the CNG footprint of the company spreads across entry level cars, compact cars, sedans and MPV segments. Maruti Suzuki showcased this technology at the 2010 Delhi Auto Expo in January.
This is the first instance when a car manufacturer has developed and launched factory-fitted technologically superior CNG engines in India. Compressed Natural Gas is environment friendly and also reduce country’s dependence on imported fuels. Maruti Suzuki’s big ticket entry into CNG fuel segment augurs well for the environment.
The i-GPI or Intelligent Gas Port Injection bi-fuel technology offers an intelligent ride. Intelligent as it ensures more power vis-à-vis retro-fitted CNG vehicles and offers a peppier ride experience at par with that of a petrol-fuelled engine, while achieving high fuel efficiency at the same time.
