Monday, 21 July 2014
VW crosses 4L car mark from Pune
German automobile giant has invested Rs 3,800 crore at the Chakan facility
Volkswagen, Europe’s largest and the world’s third largest passenger car maker by sales, on Monday rolled out its 4,00,000th car from the assembly line at its manufacturing facility at Chakan, near Pune, after going commercial five years ago.Since the start of production at Volkswagen Pune Plant in March 2009, more than four lakh cars have been produced for the domestic as well as 32 export markets.
The German automobile giant has invested Rs 3,800 crore at the 575-acre Chakan facility and employs over 3,500 staff.
The 4,00,000th manufactured car from the plant was a Polo highline for the domestic market equipped with the brand new 1.5-litre diesel engine.
“With this milestone, we have firmly established our operations. We will continue to focus on productivity and further localisation to cater to the demand from our markets," Mahesh Kodumudi, president and managing director at Volkswagen India, said.
At present, the cars produced at the Pune plant include Volkswagen Polo and Vento, in both, left and right hand drive version and Skoda Rapid.
Despite being five years in operation in India, Volkswagen has not captured more than 2.1 per cent of the market share because it lacks a diverse mass-market product range.
The German manufacturer is absent in the rapidly growing entry-level hatchback and the compact sedan segment which has severely affected its volumes.
Sales at Volkswagen India fell 24 per cent to 52,525 cars for the fiscal year that ended on March 31, ranking it sixth among 14 carmakers in the country by market share, according to industry data.
While Volkswagen is the market leader in China, it is struggling in India to have a strong foothold against stiff competition from compact carmakers such as Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest car maker, Hyundai Motor, the second biggest car producer by sales Toyota Kirloskar Motors, selling mid-market offerings.
According to analysts small cars account for 50 per cent of all cars sold in India and remain mostly unaffected by the slow sales trend affecting all other car sales in the world’s sixth largest car market.
The small car segment is made up of hatchbacks that cost less than Rs 4 lakh and consists of Maruti Suzuki's Alto range and WagonR, Hyundai's Eon and i10, and Datsun's GO.
Kodumudi said the company is planning fresh investment of Rs 1,500 crore over the next six year to increase local content level in cars to 90 per cent from about 65-70 per cent at present by building engines and gearboxes locally.
It also plans to introduce new models, he said.
source:-http://www.mydigitalfc.com.
10 Best Selling Maruti Suzuki Models Till Date.
Maruti Suzuki India Limited is the
top-notch auto maker of the nation who has been residing in the domestic
market since past two decades. Since inception, the company has gained
immense popularity among buyers owing to its designs, which are both
practical and good-looking. Most of the buyers in India tend to buy new
as well as used Maruti cars as they know that the company's vehicles are
going to be easy-to-maintain and highly durable. Over the years, there
have been many popular Maruti Suzuki models in India in almost all the
segments.
These best-selling Maruti
models have been appreciated and purchased by a majority of people who
seek performance and comfort in their cars. The company's fan following
is far-reaching and people in almost all the corners of the nation still
favour to buy Maruti cars. The homegrown auto maker has launched
numerable cars in the past decade and it is certainly not an easy task
to decide on the top Maruti Suzuki cars in India. However, as per the
customer's review, the most popular Maruti Suzuki models in India come
out to be as following:
- Maruti Suzuki Ertiga: This Multi Utility Vehicle (MUV) from the company was launched during 2011 and has grown up to be among the strongest contenders of its segment. This MUV is offered in diesel and petrol trim, both being impressive in power and mileage scale. The car features a spacious seating arrangement of 7 passengers and offers them several utility and comfort feature. In a range of Rs. 6 lakh – 9 lakh, this MUV is one of the best-selling Maruti models in India in its respective segment.1) Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
- Maruti Suzuki Celerio: This car has been recently launched in the Indian marked under the hatchback segment. What makes Maruti Suzuki Celerio is its Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) or Clutchless Drive technology. This hatchback is incorporated with a standard 1.0-litre petrol mill, which delivers an efficient mileage of over 23 kmpl even in automatic mode. The car can be purchased within a budget range of Rs. 3.70 lakh – Rs. 4.80 lakh.2) Maruti Suzuki Celerio
- Maruti Suzuki Alto K10: Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is the power-packed version of the standard Alto model. The car marked its advent during 2009 and since then has been an immense success for the company. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is one of the best-sellers in its segment and is equipped with all the necessary utility features of comfort and entertainment in a budget range of Rs. 3.40 lakh – Rs. 4.60 lakh, this hatchback is one of the top Maruti Suzuki cars in India.3) Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
- Maruti Suzuki Omni: This car was entered by the company in the Minivan or Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) segment of the nation. Maruti Suzuki Omni was equipped with a modest 0.8-litre, which made the car an efficient commercial as well as passenger vehicle. The car is still being sold by the company and has, over the years, successfully carried the legacy of the auto maker.4) Maruti Suzuki Omni
- Maruti Suzuki Eeco: As a top-notch Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) from the domestic auto maker, the Maruti Suzuki Eeco as gained huge popularity among the buyers of the nation. This MPV is fitted with a standard 1.2-litre petrol engine and is also available with the option of a CNG trim. The car is considered among the most supreme MPVs of all time and is being largely used for commercial as well as passenger-carrying purpose. The MPV costs between Rs. 2 lakh – Rs. 4 lakh and is certainly one of the best-selling Maruti models ever.5) Maruti Suzuki Eeco
- Maruti Suzuki Alto 800: This hatchback was launched by the company during the year 2000. Maruti Suzuki Alto was carrying a huge legacy of its predecessor, 800 and it didn't disappoint the company by becoming yet another success in its respective segment. The car was spacious and well-equipped with all the features of a standard hatchback. In the current avatar of Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, the car costs between Rs. 2.50 lakh – Rs. 3.80 lakh.6) Maruti Suzuki Alto 800
- Maruti Suzuki WagonR: With its high-sitting profile and capacious inside, Maruti Suzuki WagonR was yet another iconic launch by the company during 1999. This hatchback was incorporated with a standard 1.0-litre petrol engine, and was later also available in a CNG and LPG trim. The current variant of this car is priced between Rs. 3.40 lakh – Rs. 4.60 lakh and is among the most popular Maruti Suzuki models in India at present.7) Maruti Suzuki WagonR
- Maruti Suzuki Swift: This hatchback brought a radical change in the auto maker's image in the domestic market. People were elated to see the launch of this car in the company's most favourable segment. With its stylish body layout and striking features, Maruti Suzuki Swift was soon deemed a success by auto pundits of the nation. The current generation model of this hatchback is priced between Rs. 4.60 lakh – Rs. 6.70 lakh.8) Maruti Suzuki Swift
- Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire: This sedan is a powerful performer and delivers impressive mileage in both its diesel/petrol guise. It was launched during 2008 and till date has been a top-notch seller of its segment. This sedan is among the top Maruti Suzuki cars in India and is owned by several people of the nation.9) Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire
- Maruti Suzuki Ritz: The Maruti Suzuki Ritz is placed beneath the Swift in the hatchback segment and just like the latter, this car has also brought huge number of customers to the company's doorstep. The hatchback is available in a petrol and diesel trim, and can be purchased within a price bracket of Rs. 3.80 lakh – Rs. 6.10 lakh.10) Maruti Suzuki RitzSource:-http://www.cartrade.com
Maruti's hold on best selling car models in India continues
According to Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) data, the company's Dzire, Swift and WagonR were the second, third and fourth biggest selling models in the quarter.
Rival Hyundai's Grand i10 is the fifth largest selling model in India during the period under review followed by Honda Cars India's sedan City at the sixth position.
Maruti Suzuki India's (MSI) Alto sold 64,573 units in the April-June quarter this fiscal as compared to 56,335 units sold in the same period of previous fiscal.
It is followed by compact sedan Dzire, with 50,951 units sold during the quarter. The company had sold 49,259 units of the sedan in the same period of previous fiscal.
Similarly, compact hatchback Swift continues to hold on to the third position during the April-June quarter this fiscal with 47,442 units sold during the period. Swift sales stood at 48,120 units in same period of previous fiscal.
Wagon R, with 38,156 units sold during the first quarter of 2014-15, retains the fourth position in passenger car segment. MSI had sold 35,141 units of the hatchback in the same period of 2013-14.
Hyundai's Grand i10 comes in at fifth position, with 26,830 units sold during the first quarter replacing i10 which has now moved out of the top ten.
Honda's mid-sized sedan City sold 21,985 units during the April-June quarter to become the sixth largest selling model in India. It had sold 6,949 units in the year-ago period.
Hyundai's newly launched compact sedan Xcent, with 21,524 units sold during the first quarter, stood at seventh position.
The South Korean carmaker's entry level model Eon with a total sales of 19,379 units during the first quarter was the eighth best selling model, down from sixth with sale of 24,526 units in the same period last fiscal.
MSI's Celerio, which was launched earlier this year at the Auto Expo, is now the ninth best selling model in India with 16,541 units in the April-June quarter.
Honda's compact sedan Amaze has moved on to the 10th spot, down from seventh last year, with 15,182 units sold during the first quarter this year as against 15,853 units during the first quarter of 2013-14.
Models like Hyundai's Santro, Verna and MSI's Ritz, which were in the top ten during the first quarter of last year, failed to make it to the top ten selling models this year.
Source:-http://www.deccanherald.com.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG - Efficient green car in India
Maruti Suzuki has had a strong history
of delivering budget friendly cars with higher fuel efficiency figures.
The Celerio hatchback launched by the Indian car-maker this year sprang
to instant fame due to its innovative EZDrive technology, that offered
convenient driving options at a very lucrative price tag of about Rs.
4,36,677 (Ex-showroom Mumbai) for the Automated Manual Transmission
(AMT) technology. Owing to to its popularity the car-maker has
brought-in a new CNG variant that has been rechristened as Celerio
Green. The new Celerio CNG is available for sale in India at Rs 4.92
lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai).
Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG - Efficient green car in India
The
interiors in the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is said to be intelligently
designed to maximize space and comfort. The rear seats get 60:40 split
option known as 'XpanDesign' for more luggage space. The cabin space is
neat and has a premium feel too it. Moreover, the occupants get ample
headroom, legroom and shoulder-room for a comfortable travel. News has
now been doing rounds that Celerio may be launched in diesel version
soon. Based on unconfirmed reports, the Celerio hatchback may receive a
800cc diesel engine. Currently the engine is at a development stage and
the popular hatchback Celerio shall be the first one to receive it. When
successful, it may find its way into the Eeco van as well. With the
launch of the cars in a diesel variant, the Indian manufacturer aims at
gaining an entry in commercial vehicle segment.
The
new CNG variant uses the existing 1.0-litre K-Series engine, which
generates about 68 Ps of power with about 90 Nm of torque. The engine is
mated to a five speed gearbox in manual transmission. Whereas, the Auto
Gear Shift system version has no manual clutch and thus there are only
two pedals. It is based on an electronic control unit which drives the
precision hydraulic actuator to control the clutch engagement and the
gear shifting. It also ensures that the gear and clutch operations
happen at optimal timings. The hatchback is stated to be highly fuel
efficient and delivers an impressive mileage of about 23.1 kmpl in
petrol, whereas the CNG variant shall return a fuel economy of about
31.79 km/kg.
Source:- http://www.cartrade.com
Source:- http://www.cartrade.com
Festive Season Launches: Upcoming Maruti Suzuki Car Models in India; Price, Feature, Launch Details
Are you planning to buy a new car this year? Then do not rush. It is
worth waiting for few more months as the festive season is nearing and
the global players are betting big on the Indian market with the roll
out of new models.
Despite the slowdown and precipitous hike in fuel prices, the auto sector is hoping to cash in during the festival season and have announced the launch of several new cars in the country. We are here looking at the upcoming cars of India's favourite make Maruti Suzuki.
Maruti, the country's largest car maker has been part and parcel of every Indian's life till other car makers invaded the domestic auto market. Though the company managed to stay close to the hearts of billions even after that, the market shares of Maruti has fallen over the years, owing to the tight competition in the market. However, the car maker is ready to pamper you with choices during this festive season.
Here's a look at the festive season launches of Maruti Suzuki:
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
Maruti Ciaz, a sedan based on the Suzuki Authentics concept car was first seen at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo and since then the car has made numerous appearances on the web through spy images and reports. The Suzuki had also showcased a near production version of Ciaz dubbed Alivio at the Beijing Auto Show 2014.
Under the hood, Maruti's new C-segment offering, Ciaz is likely to pack the same 1.3 liter Multijet diesel or 1.4 liter K Series petrol engine of Ertiga and is expected to carry some of the features of its under performing SX4 and Ertiga. It will take on the likes of Hyundai Verna, Honda City and Volkswagen Vento in the sub-continent, and is expected to come with safety features like Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). There are also rumours that the Maruti is preparing the new Ciaz with CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Expected Price:
Maruti is likely to price the upcoming sedan in the ₹7.2 lakh to ₹10.5 lakh range
Expected Launch:
During the festive season this year, by October
Maruti Swift facelift
Maruti Swift, one of the incredible offering of Maruti in the domestic market is expected to get a facelift during this festive season. Maruti Swift facelift, a car which is already on sales in the international markets like Europe and Japan will carry over the same design language of the original Swift, but will receive cosmetic upgrades.
Under the bonnet, the new Swift facelift is likely to get the same 1.2-litre petrol engine and the 1.3-litre Multijet diesel engine. The car is expected to come loaded with features like LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), foldable rear seats, infotainment with Bluetooth connectivity and electronic foldable ORVMs.
Expected Price:
Maruti is likely to price the new Swift model in the range ₹4.5 lakh to ₹7 lakh.
Expected Launch:
By July/August 2014
Maruti Swift Dzire Facelift
Maruti Swift Dzire, Swift based sedan is also getting facelift in the country. Like Swift, the Dzire facelift will also not have much change in terms of styling and engines. 1.2-litre K-Series petrol and 1.3-litre multijet diesel engines will continue to do the duty in the car. Electric seat adjustment, Bluetooth and iPod compatibility and larger boot are some of the features expected in the upcoming Dzire facelift.
Expected Price:
Between ₹5 lakh to ₹8 lakh
Expected Launch:
By October
Source:- http://www.ibtimes.co.in/festive-season-launches-upcoming-maruti-suzuki-car-models-india-price-feature-launch-details-602853
Despite the slowdown and precipitous hike in fuel prices, the auto sector is hoping to cash in during the festival season and have announced the launch of several new cars in the country. We are here looking at the upcoming cars of India's favourite make Maruti Suzuki.
Maruti, the country's largest car maker has been part and parcel of every Indian's life till other car makers invaded the domestic auto market. Though the company managed to stay close to the hearts of billions even after that, the market shares of Maruti has fallen over the years, owing to the tight competition in the market. However, the car maker is ready to pamper you with choices during this festive season.
Here's a look at the festive season launches of Maruti Suzuki:
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
Maruti Ciaz, a sedan based on the Suzuki Authentics concept car was first seen at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo and since then the car has made numerous appearances on the web through spy images and reports. The Suzuki had also showcased a near production version of Ciaz dubbed Alivio at the Beijing Auto Show 2014.
Under the hood, Maruti's new C-segment offering, Ciaz is likely to pack the same 1.3 liter Multijet diesel or 1.4 liter K Series petrol engine of Ertiga and is expected to carry some of the features of its under performing SX4 and Ertiga. It will take on the likes of Hyundai Verna, Honda City and Volkswagen Vento in the sub-continent, and is expected to come with safety features like Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). There are also rumours that the Maruti is preparing the new Ciaz with CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Expected Price:
Maruti is likely to price the upcoming sedan in the ₹7.2 lakh to ₹10.5 lakh range
Expected Launch:
During the festive season this year, by October
Maruti Swift facelift
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| Maruti Suzuki Swift |
Maruti Swift, one of the incredible offering of Maruti in the domestic market is expected to get a facelift during this festive season. Maruti Swift facelift, a car which is already on sales in the international markets like Europe and Japan will carry over the same design language of the original Swift, but will receive cosmetic upgrades.
Under the bonnet, the new Swift facelift is likely to get the same 1.2-litre petrol engine and the 1.3-litre Multijet diesel engine. The car is expected to come loaded with features like LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), foldable rear seats, infotainment with Bluetooth connectivity and electronic foldable ORVMs.
Expected Price:
Maruti is likely to price the new Swift model in the range ₹4.5 lakh to ₹7 lakh.
Expected Launch:
By July/August 2014
Maruti Swift Dzire Facelift
Maruti Swift Dzire, Swift based sedan is also getting facelift in the country. Like Swift, the Dzire facelift will also not have much change in terms of styling and engines. 1.2-litre K-Series petrol and 1.3-litre multijet diesel engines will continue to do the duty in the car. Electric seat adjustment, Bluetooth and iPod compatibility and larger boot are some of the features expected in the upcoming Dzire facelift.
Expected Price:
Between ₹5 lakh to ₹8 lakh
Expected Launch:
By October
Source:- http://www.ibtimes.co.in/festive-season-launches-upcoming-maruti-suzuki-car-models-india-price-feature-launch-details-602853
Maruti Suzuki Launches Ritz Elate Limited Edition in India; Price, Feature Details
Dubbed as Ritz Elate, the new edition of the hatchback comes with minor tweaks in the interior and exterior and has been priced ₹19,990 more than the regular model of Ritz. The new model will be available only in the mid-level VXI and VDI variants.
Talking about the engine specifications of the new Ritz Elate, the model continues to be powered by the same 1.2-litre K-series engine, which can produce 85bhp and 113Nm of torque and 73bhp 1.3-litre DDiS engine. Major changes in the new model include seat covers with a dash of orange, body graphics, door visors, floor mats, steering wheel cover and multipurpose bag. On the safety front, the car comes equipped with reverse parking sensor and the infotainment on offer includes 2-DIN music system with speakers along with the Bluetooth stereo kit.
Currently, Maruti is selling the standard model Ritz at a starting price point of ₹4.23 lakhs. It has not been one of the best sellers of Maruti compared to other models of the company and the company is seemed to be trying to push the sales of Ritz in the country. Maruti is also offering a discount of up to ₹65,000 on purchase of Ritz in the country.
Maruti is also gearing up to launch its new sedan Ciaz and Maruti Swift facelift in the country during this festive season. First seen at the Delhi Auto Expo 2014, Ciaz is based on the Suzuki Authentics concept car and is likely to come with 1.3 liter Multijet diesel or 1.4 liter K Series petrol engine of Ertiga. The car will be pitted against Hyundai Verna, Honda City and Volkswagen Vento in the sub-continent and is expected to fall in the price brackets of ₹7.2 lakh to ₹10.5 lakh.
