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NDTV
2 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Maruti Suzuki Jimny Reaches 1 Lakh Sales- Here's How It Fares Against Mahindra Thar
Maruti Suzuki Jimny was first launched in the Indian market in June 2023. Since then, the off-road capable five-door version of the SUV has recorded sales of over 1 lakh units. As per Autocar Professional's report within two years, the vehicle has achieved cumulative sales of 1,02,024 units. This consists of 26,180 units sold in the domestic market (launch to end of April 2025) and 75,844 exported units (launch till end of April 2025) showing a high demand for the vehicle in the market overseas. Based on the aforementioned numbers, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny is trailing far behind one of its major rivals i.e., the Mahindra Thar range in terms of sales numbers. With the three-door Thar and the Thar Roxx, the SUV range has crossed 2.5 lakh sales milestone with a total dispatch of 2,59,921 units (since launch in October 2020 till end of April 2025). It is to be noted that the Thar has been around longer in the Indian market than the Jimny and got a boost with the launch of the Thar Roxx. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny enjoys a decent popularity in the global market in its three-door avatar. To replicate this popularity, the brand launched the five-door version in the Indian market. Aiming to attract off-roader buyers, the vehicle brings a body-on-frame design with a 4x4 system. Sold via the brand's premium Nexa channel, the SUV is sold at a starting price of Rs 12.75 lakh (ex-showroom) in India. It is manufactured in the Gurugram plant and exported to international markets like Japan. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny features a single 1.5-liter four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine, which gives out 105 hp of power and 134 Nm of torque. It comes paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed torque converter automatic. As per the automaker's claims, the manual version offers a fuel efficiency of 16.94 kilometers per liter, whereas the automatic version achieves a mileage of 16.39 kilometers per liter. Meanwhile, the Mahindra Thar comes at a starting price of Rs 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Thar Roxx starts at Rs 12.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Both the SUVs have 4x4 powertrain and petrol and diesel engines with options of manual and automatic transmissions.
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Business Standard
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Ather Rizta crosses 100,000-unit sales within a year of market launch
Ather Energy's flagship electric scooter, the Rizta, has surpassed retail sales of 100,000 units within a year of its unveiling. Between July 2024 and April 2025, the company sold 99,691 units, requiring just 309 more sales in May 2025 to cross the milestone. Unveiled in April 2024, the Rizta officially went on sale in June 2024. Rizta drives 60% of Ather's FY2025 sales volume In the last nine months of FY2025 alone, Ather sold 89,639 units of the Rizta, accounting for approximately 60 per cent of the company's total annual sales. Ather recorded its highest-ever fiscal year sales in FY2025, with 155,405 units sold. Surpassing other models such as the Ather 450X, 450S, and 450 Apex, the Rizta has emerged as the preferred choice for electric two-wheeler buyers across India. According to Autocar Professional, 10,052 units were sold in April 2025 and another 10,000 units in May 2025. Rizta expands reach and broadens customer base 'Hitting the 1 lakh milestone with the Rizta is a big moment for us. The Rizta, which was built from the ground up with a focus on addressing the needs of Indian families, has played a key role in expanding our reach and connecting with a much wider set of customers,' said Ravneet Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy. 'It combines practically everything a family scooter needs: a spacious and comfortable seat, ample storage, safety features, and reliability to make everyday commuting effortless; all that packaged in great design that Ather has come to be known for. In less than a year since its launch, the Rizta has helped us grow our market share significantly across multiple states, broadened our consumer profile, and accelerated adoption in states where our presence was earlier limited,' he added. Phokela further emphasised how the Rizta has helped extend Ather's reach among Indian families. Rizta helps Ather lead in South India in Q4FY25 According to the company, 'The Rizta, along with the Ather 450 series, has enabled Ather to become the number one brand in South India in Q4FY25, as per Vahan data.' Rizta features offer family-friendly functionality and safety The Ather Rizta comes with 56 litres of under-seat storage and is equipped with the SkidControl traction control system. Additional features include Tow & Theft Alert, an Emergency Stop System, and Live Location Sharing—enhancing both safety and convenience for everyday users.
