New Maruti Plant in India

Suzuki Motor is planning big for India and is getting ready to face any competition from the other carmakers of the country. Suzuki, with its combined effort with Maruti, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, in India has been controlling a major part of the car market of the country and now the future plan of Suzuki is to expand and develop its business in the country.

Suzuki Motor has plans to build a new car factory in India and for this the company has plans to invest about $215 million. The company believes that this new initiative will improve and upgrade its production facilities.

The company expecting tougher competition in the county is expected to start production at its new facility by early 2011. The company is also expected to have an annual output capacity of around 250,000 cars.

Having a production capacity of 6.2 lakh units the Gurgaon plant mainly produces 800, Omni, Versa and Gypsy. The company has a production capacity of 6.2 lakh units.

As a part of its expanding plans, the company will shift the car production phase by phase from Gurgaon to the new Manesar unit, which is in Haryana, 50 kilometers away from New Delhi.

New Maruti Estilo Launched

The new Maruti Suzuki Estilo has been launched with a revived look. The car not only has changed its look but has also changed its engine. The new car will not have Zen in it but will be simply called Estilo. The new Estilo is a trend setter which matches the moods and thoughts of all young crowd of India.

The new heart, engine of the car is powered by a 998 cc K-Series light weight aluminum engine which meets the norms of the BS IV. The engine is more eco-friendly emitting less carbon dioxide and offers more kilometers per litre, an amazing mileage of 18.2km/l.

The car has new interiors and exteriors as well and this give a completely new look to the car. The car also has a wide range of safety features that includes ABS and airbags. The new Maruti comes in three variants: LX, LXi and VXi. The car is available in eight new colors and is priced between Rs 3.12 Lakh to Rs 3.95 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Maruti Suzuki to Join the Green Car Revolution

Maruti Suzuki is planning to expand its product line by adding CNG hybrids and electric vehicles in a period of three to five years. With the growing concern for the environment many car manufacturers are launching car models with alternative fuel.

Presently, the company is exploring the possibility of developing the electric cars for India. The Japanese partner Suzuki in agreement with General Motors of U.S. has developed a fuel cell technology.  Currently this technology is under testing with the Hybrid SX4 in Japan. Alongside this, the company is also testing hybrid technology with Wagon R for the Japanese market.

The CNG cars in India are a very good because of their economical factor. With many car manufacturers opting for alternative fuel vehicles, the demand is also increasing. The CNG kit costs over Rs 40,000 and it will only become more demanding and popular when there is a CNG filling system from companies like Reliance across the country. However, these eco-friendly cars are expected to hit the market 2010 or 2011.

India to See More of CNG Cars

Indian car market is to witness the launch of more CNG-driven cars. It is believed to one of the most popular automotive fuels of the future. The key factor driving the popularity of CNG is the fact that the supply of natural gas is to increase to 200 mmscmd (million metric standard cubic metres per day) with about 80 mmscmd flowing from the Krishna Godavari basin of Reliance Industries.

Currently, Maruti is developing engines that run on CNG and is also planning to roll out CNG-driven cars from all the segments. Following the footsteps of Maruti, car manufacturers like Mahindra, Hyundai, and Nissan are also exploring lucrative opportunities in this area.

Car manufacturers were even planning to introduce more of LPG cars. But aware of the fact that the running cost of CNG-driven cars is lower than the LPG cars, all the car manufacturers shifted to CNG. This eco-friendly and cost-efficient fuel is definitely to set new benchmarks in the Indian car industry.

M800 and Omni to Meet Bharat Stage IV Emission Norms

The talk about Maruti 800 and Omni would be phased out by 2015 has been put on hold. The company is planning to modify the engines of both the models to that they are able to meet the Bharat Stage IV emission norms that will come into effect by 2010.

Very soon all the Maruti models will receive a modifications meeting the Bharat Stage IV emission norms which will come into effect by 2010.Once the cars are in compliance with the latest emission norms there does not seem to any reason for Maruti Suzuki to remove these two models from their product line.

M800 and Omni ruled the Indian roads for quite some time and phasing out these models would be a serious decision. Many still love to drive these old players and they have created a special place in everyone’s heart.

With the engines receiving alteration, it will deliver better performance, better mileage without compromising on the emission norms.

Maruti Suzuki to Add more Diesel Variants

The Indian car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki recognizing the growing demand for diesel cars is planning to add more diesel variants to its stable. Presently the sporty hatch Swift, graceful Swift Dzire, and recently launched Ritz is available in both petrol and diesel variants.

Customers too opt for diesel version over the petrol version and the demand is so high that people have actually wait for nearly 3-5 months to get the diesel cars after booking.

Now a day’s many car manufacturers are focusing more on diesel cars as they are the first choice of consumers. Diesel cars are not only economical but also provide better fuel efficiency compare to the petrol version.

Tata Motors too is expanding its diesel line and this could be one of the reasons for its closest rival Maruti Suzuki to expand its diesel product line. The competition in the Indian car industry is really high and every car manufacturer is thinking of different ways to crown the position.

Maruti Suzuki Ritz to be launched on May 15th

Finally Maruti Suzuki Ritz will be hit the Indian car market by May 15^th. The car which was earlier christened as Splash is speculated to be the replacement of Wagon R.

The new model will be seen in both petrol and diesel versions. This model also bags the credit for being the first car of India to be in compliance with the BS-IV emission norm. The premium A2 market segment that offers other models like Alto, WagonR, Swift, Zen and A-Star will see a new member called Ritz in their team. Ritz will have an option of two engines. A1.2-litre four-cylinder the new K-series engine that delivers 84 bhp and a 1.3 litre, 16-valve diesel engine that delivers of 74 bhp.

Maruti Suzuki which occupies the major market share has launched 7 new models namely Swift, Zen Estilo, SX4, Swift Diesel, Grand Vitara, Swift Dzire in last two year. The new model Ritz is the 8^th lucky model to be launched.

Swift Sells More than Three Lakh Cars

Swift has given Maruti Suzuki a reason to celebrate. The Swift has sold more than 3 Lakh cars in just three years and eight months. Since it launch in 2005, Swift has made a great impression with its style, performance and rich features.

Here is an clear evidence of its popularity. The car made first sales figure of one Lakh cars in less than 21 months and the second one Lakh in less than 13 months and the third sales of one Lakh less than 11 months.

Swift entered the Indian market with the petrol variant and later come out with a powerful Fiat Multijet diesel engine. Mostly popular among the younger crowd, Swift prices ranges between Rs 4 Lakh to 5.7 Lakh.

It is not just the style and the sporty features that make the Swift different from other cars but is also its powerful performance and commendable fuel efficiency.

Maruti Announces Special Discounts

Maruti Suzuki announces special discount on all its car models. These discounts are credited to the celebration of Maruti’s 25 glorious years in the Indian car market. Till date, the company has always been successful in meeting the changing demands and requirements of car consumers. It has always rejoiced winning car sales. But, the recent hit by inflation and recession had put the company with piled stocks.

To boost declining car sales and welcome the New Year, Maruti Suzuki takes its 25^th anniversary as a perfect opportunity to lure customers and boost sales. The company feels that it’s the perfect time to thank all its esteem customers for their constant support and encouragement.

You can now avail special discounts on all Maruti cars. Maruti Suzuki Alto will be cheaper by Rs 15,000, Maruti Suzuki WagonR will be cheaper by Rs 35,000, and Maruti’s oldest model, M800 will be cheaper by Rs 12500. Even the prices of Omni, Versa, and Zen Estilo will be reduced by Rs 12000, Rs 10000, and Rs 20000 respectively. You can avail these offers only till 15^th December.

Maruti Cars with Best Apeal

Maruti cars won the best APEAL (Automotive Performance Execution and Layout) in the study conducted by JD Power Asia. The international organization conducts a survey on all new cars and offers a list of best cars in terms of new vehicle design and performance, completely based on the response and feedback given by car owners.

Maruti has always been tagged as the biggest Indian car manufacturer. Even in this turbulent time when the car sales are falling and competition is increasing, the company has successfully maintained its grip in the car market.

Four of the Maruti Suzuki cars have won the award for gaining top position in their respective car segments. WagonR topped the compacr car segment, Swift ranked first in the premium compact car segment, Swift Dzire the best option in entry midsize car, and Maruti Suzuki SX4 topped in the midsize car segment.

All the four Maruti car models have given a new reason for Maruti to smile. Though the car market is currently facing a meltdown, Maruti is rejoicing its 25th anniversary and the ranking received by JD Power.