#Maruti Suzuki Baleno to cost Rs.5.17 Lakh in #Bangalore (ex-Showroom)

Maruti Suzuki Baleno has been launched at a price of Rs.5.17 Lakh (Ex-showroom, Bangalore). The car offers segment first Apple CarPlay, amongst other creature comforts. In terms of safety, the car features ABS with EBD and Dual-Front airbags as standard throughout all of its variants.Liquid Flow” design, plush roomy interiors and class-leading features are among the highlights of the new Baleno.Baleno will be sold through NEXA, the new chain of premium exclusive automotive retail outlets recently launched by Maruti Suzuki.And with this launch, it will add one more car to the NEXA arsenal alongside S-Cross which is bringing in decent numbers for the manufacturer.

Maruti Suzuki #Baleno to cost Rs.5.17 Lakh in #Bangalore (ex-Showroom) pic.twitter.com/W5AUXvikNg

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) October 28, 2015

Baleno comes with two engine options, both offering best-in-class fuel efficiency: the acclaimed DDiS 190 diesel engine (1.3 litre) with a fuel efficiency of 27.39 km/litre and the proven VVT Petrol (1.2 litre) with a fuel efficiency of 21.4 km/litre. Baleno also comes with a CVT option (Continuously Variable Transmission) in the petrol variant.   

#YatraGenie partners with @Maruti_Corp

YatraGenie services Pvt ltd, bus ticketing and cab-booking platform has partnered with automobile manufacturer Maruthi Suzuki for ‘ Driver Cum Owner’ Scheme.  Through this partnership, a cab driver who wants to be a part of YatraGenie platform can buy a new car at a substantial discount on the market price. This partnership is applicable for all 40 cities that YatraGenie currently operates in.

#YatraGenie partners with @Maruti_Corp pic.twitter.com/WLkDRjmZkR

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) September 29, 2015

On the occasion Renil Komitla, CEO, YatraGenie Services Pvt Ltd said “ Through this partnership with Maruthi Suzuki, we want to encourage drivers to be entrepreneurs.  We have got an excellent response from our drivers for this scheme.  With the help of Maruthi Suzuki we have already delivered more than 100 cars. In the coming months, we aim to partner with 1,00,000 drivers across India to ensure a quality travel experience to YatraGenie customers”

Ashvind Ratnakaran, Manager, Sales & Marketing, Maruthi Suzuki India Ltd said “ We are happy to partner with YatraGenie in their effort to encourage drivers to become entrepreneurs. We have already got an overwhelming response from the drivers. We want to encourage more and more drivers to participate in YatraGenie’s ‘Driver Cum Owner’ scheme”

YatraGenie will provide health Insurance, accidental death insurance, yearly driver-training program and driver family counseling for all the drivers who are a part of this scheme.

@maruti_swift Treasure Hunt Rally #10YearsOfSwift

@maruti_swift Treasure Hunt Rally #10YearsOfSwift pic.twitter.com/MIApk6qAfw

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) June 13, 2015

Maruti Swift Treasure Hunt  Rally was flagged off by Debjyoti  Dutta- Regional  Manager South, Maruti Suzuki India Limited in Bengaluru.

#Suzuki Maruti Alto 800, #Tata Nano,#Hyundai i10 fail in Global NCAP crash tests

The first-ever independent crash tests of some of India’s popular and important small cars have shown a high-risk of life threatening injuries in road crashes. All the cars selected by Global NCAP for testing in a frontal impact at 64km/h received zero-star adult protection ratings. The models tested included India’s best-selling car, the Suzuki-Maruti Alto 800. The Tata Nano, Ford Figo, Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen Polo also underwent the safety assessment. Combined sales of these five cars account for around 20% of all the new cars sold in India last year. Global NCAP chose the entry-level version of each model and as a result none were fitted with air bags as standard. The results highlight major differences in the structural integrity of the vehicles tested. Max Mosley, Chairman of Global NCAP, said: “India is now a major global market and production centre for small cars, so it’s worrying to see levels of safety that are 20 years behind the five-star standards now common in Europe and North America. Poor structural integrity and the absence of airbags are putting the lives of Indian consumers at risk. They have a right to know how safe their vehicles are and to expect the same basic levels of safety as standard as customers in other part of the world.”

In the Suzuki-Maruti Alto 800, the Tata Nano and the Hyundai i10, the vehicle structures proved inadequate and collapsed to varying degrees, resulting in high risks of life-threatening injuries to the occupants. The extent of the structural weaknesses in these models were such that fitting airbags would not be effective in reducing the risk of serious injury. The Ford Figo and Volkswagen Polo had structures that remained stable – and, therefore, with airbags fitted, protection for the driver and front passenger would be much improved. Coinciding with the Global NCAP tests, Volkswagen has decided to withdraw the non-airbag version of the Polo from sale in India. Because of this, Global NCAP agreed to a request from VW to assess a version of the Polo that has two airbags fitted as standard as from now. Other manufacturers had the same opportunity. The protection proved much better and this airbag-equipped model received a four-star rating for adult occupant protection. Consumers are encouraged to check which version of the Polo they buy.

New #Maruti Alto K10 launched today prices @Rs. 3.06 lakh

Maruti Suzuki India today launched its new generation small car Alto K10 which comes with automated gear shift and is priced at Rs. 3.82 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The @Maruti_Corp #AltoK10facelift launched for Rs 3.06lakh, #AMT for Rs3.80 #CNG for Rs3.82lakh #LetsGo #ChaseLife pic.twitter.com/CClca2oN6J
— Neelanjan_janus (@Neelanjan10) November 3, 2014

The manual petrol variants of the new Alto K10 are priced between Rs. 3.06 lakh and Rs. 3.56 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), while the newly introduced CNG version is tagged at Rs. 3.82 lakh (all prices ex-showroom).

Sporting new youthful looks, the next generation Alto K10 delivers an outstanding fuel efficiency! #ChaseLife pic.twitter.com/pQCEU8Zinw
— AltoK10 (@AltoK10) November 3, 2014

The new Alto K10 sports a bold front, sharp aerodynamic lines running on the side and newly designed rear look with a wider sculpted looks. Thanks to the flowing curves in the all-new Alto K10, the interiors too get a wider feel. The energetic lines on the dash and exciting play of surfaces make the interiors of the car a lot sportier.

#DidYouKnow: One of the secrets of Alto K10's superior fuel economy is its all aluminium light weight engine. pic.twitter.com/W9DUsKw7e8
— AltoK10 (@AltoK10) October 26, 2014

"Alto K10 is the third Maruti Suzuki car within few weeks where our suppliers and engineers have improved the fuel efficiency substantially," Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) Managing Director and CEO Kenichi Ayukawa told reporters.

All-new AltoK10 has the popular Auto Gear Shift technology, which offers convenience of automatic gear transmission! pic.twitter.com/d5eupMtffL
— AltoK10 (@AltoK10) November 3, 2014

The Alto K10 comes with a lightweight but powerful 1 litre K-NEXT engine. The higher compression ratio, drive by wire technology coupled with 68 PS power makes for an exhilarating drive.

The Alto K10 also comes with Auto Gear Shift transmission which is Suzuki's newly developed automated manual featuring an Intelligent Shift Control Actuator which automatically operates the shift and the clutch.

#Maruti Suzuki unveiled its mid-size premium sedan #Ciaz

#Maruti Suzuki unveiled its mid-size premium sedan #Ciaz , today. pic.twitter.com/p2WEb5Etzc
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) October 6, 2014

The Ciaz is built on Suzuki’s Total Effective Control Technology (TECT) for safety. The high tensile steel deployed extensively across the body panels of the Ciaz makes it stronger. The wide wheelbase offers unparalleled stability to the car while negotiating tough corners.

Maruti Suzuki price of #Ciaz at diesel - 8,04,000 to 9,80,000 topend petrol -6,99,000 to 9,34,000 topend
— Shilpa Kannan (@shilpakannan) October 6, 2014

Several active and passive safety features such as ABS with EBD and driver side air bag (from V+ trim itself) and dual airbags (from Z trim onwards) add to safety. In addition, features like parking sensors are offered in V+ trims. Z trims are offered with parking camera, seat belt with pre tensioners and force limiters.

#Maruti Suzuki along with its vendors invested Rs.620 crore towards development of its mid-size premium sedan #Ciaz pic.twitter.com/YBJ3OUwbEH
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) October 6, 2014

Trim levels
In Manual transmission Ciaz is currently offered in 4 trim levels in Petrol variants (Vxi, Vxi+, Zxi and Zxi-Optional) and 4 in Diesel variants (Vdi, Vdi+, Zdi and Zdi-Optional).

Zxi-Optional and Zdi-Optional are equipped with upmarket differentiators like 16” alloy wheels, leather upholstery; leather wrapped steering and additional chrome ornamentation. The Zxi+ and Zdi+ variants of the Ciaz, to be available in early 2015, will have all these features and an integrated SmartPlay® in-car infotainment system.

#Maruti Suzuki plans to export the #Ciaz to markets in the Middle East, Latin America and Africa regions pic.twitter.com/O299wv9Gv2
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) October 6, 2014

Ciaz is also offered with two automatic transmission variants (petrol).Seven colour palette includes 3 new exclusive colours including Dignity Brown, the character colour. for Ciaz.

Specifications

Diesel	Petrol (5MT)	Length	4490 mm
Fuel efficiency	26.21 km per litre	20.73km per litre	Width	1730 mm
Engine Displacement	1248 cc	1373 cc	Height	1485 mm
Power (ps@rpm)	90@4000	92.45@6000	Wheelbase	2650 mm
Torque (nm@rpm)	200@1750	130@4000	Boot Space	510 litre
Kerb Weight	1105 kgs (Vdi)	1010 kgs (Vxi)	Ground Clearance	170mm

#Maruti Suzuki sold 22,286 more cars in Aug.2014

#Maruti Suzuki sold 22,286 more cars in Aug.2014 pic.twitter.com/wngFQ3JrTq
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) September 1, 2014

Maruti Suzuki has sold 98,304 cars during August this year, up 29 per cent as compared with 76,018 vehicles in August 2013.It has sold 34,686 Wagon R, Alto and 46,759 units Swift, Ritz, Celerio and Dzire in the compact segment.5,491 units of Utility vehicle (including Gypsy and Ertiga) and 9,990 units Omni and Eeco are sold in the vans segment during the month of August 2014.

#MarutiSuzuki's Q4 net profit drops by 35%

 The Board of Directors of Maruti Suzuki India Limited today approved the financial results for the year 2013-14 and for the quarter ending March 2014.

Highlights 2013-14
The Company sold a total of 1,155,041 vehicles during the year, a drop of 1.4 per cent over the previous year. Sales in the domestic market stood at 1,053,689 units, a growth of 0.3 per cent. Exports were at 101,352 units, a drop of 15.8 per cent.
The Company’s market performance showed positive indications during the year.
The Company registered Net Sales (net of excise) of Rs. 426,448 million, up about 0.1 per cent over the previous year.
Net Profit during the year was Rs 27,831 million, a growth of 16.3 per cent compared to 2012-13.
The Company’s cost reduction and localization initiatives, together with favourable foreign exchange, helped improve profit margins despite tough economic conditions.
Highlights Quarter 4 (January-March 2014)
During the Quarter, the Company sold 324,870 vehicles. Domestic sales in the quarter were 298,596 units compared to 308,871 units in the same period of the previous year. Exports were at 26,274 units, a drop of 24.6 per cent.
The Company’s Net Sales stood at Rs 118,181 million, a drop of 9.48 per cent over the same period last fiscal.
Net Profit during the Quarter stood at Rs 8,001 million, a drop of 35.46 per cent.
Lower volumes, higher sales promotion expense and a stock compensation to dealers owing to reduction in excise duty (exceptional expense) impacted the Company’s bottomline during the Quarter.
In the fiscal 2012-13, Suzuki Powertrain India Limited was merged with Maruti Suzuki India Limited. Financials for quarter IV 2012-13 include full impact of the merger.

Dividend
The Board of Directors recommended a dividend of 240 per cent (Rs 12/- per share of face value Rs. 5/-) for 2013-14. The dividend in 2012-13 was at 160 per cent. (Rs 8/- per share of face value Rs. 5/-).

Information on Gujarat Project by Maruti Suzuki India

The Board of Directors of Maruti Suzuki India Limited today reviewed the Gujarat project in the context of the views and opinions expressed and took the following decisions:
The entire capex for the Gujarat Sub would be funded by depreciation and equity brought in by Suzuki Motor Corporation;

In the event that both parties mutually agree to terminate the contract manufacturing agreement, the facilities of the Gujarat Sub would be transferred to Maruti Suzuki India Limited at book value;

Even though not required by law, the board decided, as a measure of good corporate governance, to seek minority shareholders’ approval as stipulated in Section 188 of the Companies Act 2013;

The impact of any direct or indirect taxes on account of the contract manufacturing agreement would be assessed before finalizing the agreement; and

As earlier stated, the Gujarat Sub would function on the basis that it would neither generate surpluses nor make losses.

Maruti Suzuki to invest Rs 4,000 crore in 2014-15 on new models, marketing and R&D:PTI

Maruti Suzuki to invest Rs 4,000 crore in 2014-15 on new models, marketing and R&D.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 15, 2014

Alto, the highest selling small car from Maruti Suzuki

Alto, the car from Maruti Suzuki is not only India’s highest selling car.  It remains the world’s largest selling small car.
This is the third time, Alto shows up as world’s top selling car.  Earlier in 2010 and 2011, Alto had cornered this record. Interestingly, many car makers have entered in India with their small cars.  But none of these cars have made any mark on the world sales chart.
While Alto remains India’s largest selling car for consecutive 9 years now, it has left behind this time top selling cars in the world market.  These include Toyota Aqua in Japan, Volkswagen small car Gol in Brazil and Volkswagen Golf in Germany in calendar 2013.
Alto sold 2,65,777 units in calendar 2013.  In comparison, Toyota Aqua sold 2,62,367 units, Volkswagen Gol 2,55,057 units and Volkswagen Golf sold 2,44,249 units.

Alto’s latest top rank in the world  is even significant considering the current slow- down, worst in a decade, in the Indian car market when car industry in India is moving on a negative growth path.

Commenting on this achievement of Alto, Mayank Pareek, Chief Operating Officer (Marketing & Sales) of Maruti Suzuki said, “A car emerging from India as the top selling small car of the world and that too, for the third time is a matter of great pride. It also shows growing attraction of Alto among customers as the most suitable car in the market.  We are confident, Alto will continue to remain rule the game.”

Launched in September 2000 in India, Alto has so far sold over 24.51 lakh units in the domestic market.  The car has also been the fastest selling car of India.  It sold 10 lakh units in domestic market in just 8 years and 2 months since its launch.  In addition, Maruti Suzuki has exported over 2.85 lakh units of Alto to many countries.

In 2012, Alto saw a completely new model which was launched as more stylish, plush and offering a much higher fuel efficiency of 22,74kms per litre. The CNG version of Alto offers a whopping30.46 kms per kilo.
In Bangalore , Alto comes at an ex- showroom price of Rs. 2,53193 lakh).

Maruti Suzuki announces Celerio Expo for customers across India

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, India’s leading car maker, is organizing the Celerio Expo to reach out to customers across 19 cities in India over the weekend (15 and 16th February 2014). For the first time the Company is organizing a mass test drive on such a large scale to enable customers to connect with the newly launched car and test drive the Celerio and experience the revolutionary EZ Drive technology.

With best in class fuel efficiency for both manual transmission and Auto Gear Shift, a first for India amongst passenger cars, Celerio was exceedingly well received by the visitors at the recently concluded Auto Expo in Delhi. In sync with this successful global launch at the Auto Expo, Maruti Suzuki will now unveil Celerio in the public.

Announcing the Celerio Expo, Mr. Manohar Bhat, Vice President Marketing, Maruti Suzuki India said, “We wish to unveil Celerio to the people across India so that they can get a feel of our new EZ Drive technology. Celerio is a revolution which promises a new, convenient and EZ drive experience along with best in class fuel efficiency of 23.1 kmpl for both Auto Gear Shift and Manual transmission. Through the Celerio Expo, we want our customers to experience this new technology.”

Adding a fun element at the Celerio Expo, the company has planned various engagement activities for family members. Themed around EZ these activities include EZ Dance, EZ Fit, EZ Dekho and EZ Fun. The Company will also offer assistance in finance, insurance, exchange etc., at the Celerio Expo.

Celerio is Maruti Suzuki’s latest compact car from the car leader. The Celerio is stylish on the outside and has roomy, spacious & functional interiors with a large boot. Offered in six variants, including two with Auto Gear Shift, the Celerio is powered by the high performing K-next petrol engine.

Celerio Expo cities: Delhi, Guwahati, Gurgaon, Ranchi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Cochin, Chennai, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Indore, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hissar.

For more real time updates please visit our website: http://www.marutisuzuki.com/celerio

Alto K10 musiK for music lovers

Powered by a 1 litre engine, Alto K10 has grown to be a hugely popular model in a short span of 3 years. Alto k10 has crossed 3.5 lakh sales in just about 3 years of its introduction.

 Alto K10’s 1 litre K-series engine, delivers 68PS power and pocket friendly 20.92kmpl mileage to make it a perfect entry-level car that delivers performance with value. With an array of special features, the Alto K10 musiK edition makes an even more attractive choice.


On the occasion Mr. Manohar Bhat, VP Marketing, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “Youth is a very important segment for us. Today’s youth is passionate about music. We intend to make this bond stronger with the new limited edition Alto K10 musiK.”

 The essentials for a musiK lover are carefully chosen and offered as new exciting features in this avatar of Alto K10 – the musiK edition. It is a musiK car, for musiK lovers. The limited edition comes with musically inclined body graphics & seat covers, clubbed with ambient lighting, making a perfect match for their passion for music.


The car comes with 10 exclusive features: An MP3 USB player, 1 pair of 4” speakers, customized musiK body graphics, Alto K10 musiK decal, customized musiK seat covers, customised musiK steering wheel cover, body coloured rear spoiler, amber- illumination ambient lighting, MGA mud flaps and universal floor mats.



The brand Alto, India's top selling car for the last 13 years has stood for the “Let’s Go!” spirit (spontaneity). The Alto K10 musiK edition also imbibes the same values of Passion & Spontaneity, by delivering on the passion for music in its product offering, in terms of appearance and functionality. The musiK edition is also aligned to the brand campaign “Chase your Passion”, where a young music director (Ms. Sneha Khanwalkar) driven her passion for music and powered by the Alto K10, decides to step out of the studio, go to the world outside and quickly collect sounds that allow them to create the kind of music they want to.



The Alto K10 musiK edition is available in showrooms across the country. To mark the launch Maruti Suzuki has planned multi-media communication campaign that includes prints and radio campaign.