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New Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Maruti Suzuki equips 97.5% of car variants with six airbags; prepares for first EV launch this fiscal
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has equipped 140 out of its 147 passenger vehicle (PV) variants with six airbags as a standard feature, setting itself apart from competitors who often offer only two airbags in base trims, said a company top executive. The country's largest carmaker stated that only six to seven variants, primarily the Espresso and Ignis models, are yet to receive the upgrade. "We've implemented six airbags in 140 variants, covering 97.5% of our portfolio," said Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer (Marketing & Sales) at Maruti Suzuki India. Banerjee emphasized that while safety is a key priority for buyers, a 5-star crash test rating isn't the sole deciding factor. "A 5-star rating is welcome, but it shouldn't be the only benchmark. Many OEMs have 5-star cars, but you can see their volume (low sales). What matters is offering the best you have. Maruti Suzuki is also introducing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) despite no regulatory mandate. Even six airbags aren't compulsory yet, but we've proactively adopted them," Banerjee added. Talking about electric vehicles (EVs), Banerjee said that customers are still reluctant to have EVs as their primary car. He added that concerns still remain large about public charging infrastructure, especially on highways. Despite the looming concerns, EVs continue to gain popularity in the domestic market. According to FADA sales data, electric passenger vehicle retail sales grew 93% in July 2025 to 15,528 units when compared to 8,037 units in the year-ago period. Benerjee said that all vehicular technologies are going to come in the domestic market and it should be left to the consumer to select as per the requirement. "It is a discretion of the customer based on his need, what he wants that's going to happen. But yes, one technology should not be given more weightage than the other technologies. It should be the customer selecting, actually," he said. Maruti Suzuki is set to introduce its first electric model - e-VITARA this fiscal. Banerjee also spoke about Nexa sales network completing one decade of operations and how it helped the premiumisation of the company and the overall car market. 'In 2011-12, the average vehicle price for the industry (and for us) was around 4 lakhs. When we launched Nexa, we took it to Rs 8 lakhs. Now it is around Rs 15-16 lakhs. This is the upgrade happening in the industry. That is what Nexa has done,' he said. To commemorate one decade of Nexa, MSIL unveiled the Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ edition. Available exclusively in the Strong Hybrid Alpha+ variant, the PHANTOM BLAQ Edition carries forward the premium all-black interior of the standard Grand Vitara with perforated faux leather upholstery and champagne gold accents. Grand Vitara comes equipped with the NEXA Safety Shield - a comprehensive suite of advanced safety features.
News18
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- News18
Maruti Grand Vitara Hybrid Discount Touches Up To Rs 1.75 Lakh This Month, Check Details
Last Updated: Those who are interested in purchasing Grand Vitara, Fronx, Baleno, Ignis, XL6, Invicto, Ciaz and Jimny, visit authorised dealership pan India and enjoy cash discounts. Planning to purchase a Maruti Suzuki car and was waiting for some exciting offers or discounts? If yes, here's a piece of good news for you! The company has listed some of its products under Impressive discounts this month, selling them at an impressive slashed price range. Those who are interested in purchasing Grand Vitara, Fronx, Baleno, Ignis, XL6, Invicto, Ciaz and Jimny, visit authorised dealership pan India and enjoy cash discounts, corporate discount, exchange/scrappage offers, and other exciting deals on selected trims. To note, these offers are subject to the availability of the trims or the availability of the stock. Grand Vitara Discount Maruti Suzuki's one of the hot-selling products, Grand Vitara, has been listed in the discounted price range. The stock from the last year can be purchased a benefits up to Rs 60,000, an extended warranty worth up to Rs 35,000, and exchange offers that will bring down the actual value of the SUV by up to Rs 80,000, making a total savings of up to Rs 1.75 lakh. Talking about the MY2024 Grand Vitara petrol version, it gets maximum benefits up to Rs 1.55 lakh. The customers can also enjoy the Dominion Edition accessories worth up to Rs 57,900. This includes on Delta, Zeta and Alpha trims. The SUV comes at the starting price of Rs 11.42 lakh, while the top model goes up to Rs 20.68 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in both Smart Hybrid and Intelligent Electric Hybrid (Strong Hybrid) options. The former gets a 1.5L petrol engine with mild-hybrid tech, while the latter uses a 1.5L petrol engine, paired with an electric motor and battery. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Car sales in July show mixed trends as rural demand slows, festive hopes rise
Indian passenger vehicle market posted a mixed July 2025 with some companies posting marginal or negative growth in signs of weakening domestic demand, a PTI report said. While Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) posted an increase in dispatches, its competitors like Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor India posted year-on-year declines. Meanwhile, Mahindra & Mahindra and Kia India posted wholesales growth, defying the overall trend. While Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) posted an increase in dispatches, its competitors like Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor India posted year-on-year declines. Meanwhile, Mahindra & Mahindra and Kia India posted wholesales growth, defying the overall trend. Maruti sees flat growth Maruti Suzuki dispatched 1,37,776 passenger cars during July 2025, slightly higher from 1,37,463 units in July last year While compact cars such as the Baleno, Swift, Dzire, and Ignis saw a rise in volumes to 65,667 units, mini cars like the Alto and S-Presso continued to struggle, with sales dropping to 6,822 units from 9,960 last July. A more notable decline was seen in the utility vehicle segment — including models like the Grand Vitara, Ertiga, Brezza, and XL6 — which fell 6 per cent year-on-year to 52,773 units. MSI's Senior Executive Director, Partho Banerjee, attributed part of the sales pressure to cost increases due to mandatory six airbags, adding that the company is working with financiers to ease vehicle affordability concerns. Also Read : Maruti Suzuki sees compact car uptick in July amid structural stress in entry segment He also noted a slowdown in rural demand growth, now pegged at just 2–3 per cent, compared to 10 per cent last year. Urban areas, Banerjee said, are experiencing uncertainty, particularly from a muted IT sector and broader economic hesitancy. Tata, Hyundai face volume pressure Tata Motors' domestic passenger vehicle dispatches fell 12 per cent to 39,521 units, while Hyundai's numbers dropped 10 per cent to 43,973 units. Hyundai attributed the fall to market softness overall but was hopeful for the festive season ahead. Mahindra and Kia defy slowdown Conversely, Mahindra & Mahindra recorded a 20 per cent year-over-year rise in sales of utility vehicles at 49,871 units. The company's recent model refreshes and variant additions under the XUV 3XO and electric models are cited as reasons. Kia India also reported a growth of 8 per cent, selling 22,135 units in July. The company said its consistent performance reflects growing trust in the brand despite a challenging environment. Also Read : Indian auto sector faces tough Q1 FY26 as costs climb and exports slow: Report Toyota posts mild growth; two-wheeler sales paint varied picture Toyota Kirloskar Motor reported a modest 3 per cent growth, selling 32,575 units in July, with 29,159 units going to the domestic market. The brand noted stable demand across segments. In two-wheelers, the performance was equally varied. Royal Enfield saw strong domestic growth of 25 per cent, with 76,254 units sold, while Bajaj Auto's sales slipped 13 per cent to 1,83,143 units. Outlook hinges on festive season, rural revival With the festive season in sight, automakers are banking on the same for better days. Early booking trends in markets such as Kerala and prospects of a good monsoon and increased MSPs (Minimum Support Prices) are set to boost recovery. But high vehicle prices and uncertainty in the economy will keep its shadow over near-term demand, especially in entry-level and rural markets. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date:
The Advertiser
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Suzuki's flagship SUV hanging on, but for how much longer?
Production may have ended for Suzuki Australia's largest and most expensive SUV, but the brand insists there's still plenty of stock for prospective buyers. The S-Cross was one of five Suzukis to fall victim to updated Australian Design Rules (ADR) that outlined specific performance requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. This change also affected several Mitsubishi models. Suzuki Australia announced production of the S-Cross ended in February 2025, ahead of the introduction of the new rules on March 1, 2025. Since then, there has been no confirmation on whether shipments of the S-Cross would resume with a compliant AEB system, though separate distributor Suzuki Queensland said it was axing the model. However, Suzuki Australia general manager Michael Pachota says the model is not yet extinct in showrooms. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "From an S-Cross perspective, based on our current inventory, we still have a long sales journey based on what we can supply and what we can sell," he told CarExpert. "So we're still re-evaluating that position, but we haven't made a decision yet on S-Cross' future per se. "We'll continue selling it until we haven't got it, maybe." Mr Pachota's vague wording doesn't inspire confidence for the resurrection of the S-Cross, at least as we know it. This isn't surprising, given the S-Cross was comfortably Suzuki's lowest-volume model in its final two full years on sale. In 2023, it chalked up 598 deliveries, below the 2016 posted by the next-closest Vitara, and followed it up with 706 in 2024, still down on the 1815 recorded by the Ignis. Production for the Vitara and Ignis also ended for Australia when the ADR axe fell. The current, Hungarian-built S-Cross, launched here in 2022 as a significant update of a model that entered production in 2013. Suzuki Australia had previously confirmed it would bring a hybrid version of the S-Cross to Australia in 2024, but this never eventuated. The outgoing car is still available on Suzuki Australia's website in both MY23 and MY24 guises, starting at $33,290 and $36,990 drive-away respectively. As for the Vitara, which was axed by the separate Suzuki Queensland entity, Suzuki Australia has confirmed an updated Vitara Hybrid and new electric eVitara will launch in early 2026. The latter will be Suzuki's first-ever fully electric vehicle (EV). When asked about early indications for the Vitara Hybrid, which has yet to be confirmed with either mild- or strong-hybrid power, Mr Pachota said he believes "the Australian consumers are ready for a hybrid Vitara". MORE: Suzuki ends production of multiple models for Australia as new safety regs loom MORE: Suzuki Vitara, S-Cross axed in major Australian market MORE: Everything Suzuki S-Cross Content originally sourced from: Production may have ended for Suzuki Australia's largest and most expensive SUV, but the brand insists there's still plenty of stock for prospective buyers. The S-Cross was one of five Suzukis to fall victim to updated Australian Design Rules (ADR) that outlined specific performance requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. This change also affected several Mitsubishi models. Suzuki Australia announced production of the S-Cross ended in February 2025, ahead of the introduction of the new rules on March 1, 2025. Since then, there has been no confirmation on whether shipments of the S-Cross would resume with a compliant AEB system, though separate distributor Suzuki Queensland said it was axing the model. However, Suzuki Australia general manager Michael Pachota says the model is not yet extinct in showrooms. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "From an S-Cross perspective, based on our current inventory, we still have a long sales journey based on what we can supply and what we can sell," he told CarExpert. "So we're still re-evaluating that position, but we haven't made a decision yet on S-Cross' future per se. "We'll continue selling it until we haven't got it, maybe." Mr Pachota's vague wording doesn't inspire confidence for the resurrection of the S-Cross, at least as we know it. This isn't surprising, given the S-Cross was comfortably Suzuki's lowest-volume model in its final two full years on sale. In 2023, it chalked up 598 deliveries, below the 2016 posted by the next-closest Vitara, and followed it up with 706 in 2024, still down on the 1815 recorded by the Ignis. Production for the Vitara and Ignis also ended for Australia when the ADR axe fell. The current, Hungarian-built S-Cross, launched here in 2022 as a significant update of a model that entered production in 2013. Suzuki Australia had previously confirmed it would bring a hybrid version of the S-Cross to Australia in 2024, but this never eventuated. The outgoing car is still available on Suzuki Australia's website in both MY23 and MY24 guises, starting at $33,290 and $36,990 drive-away respectively. As for the Vitara, which was axed by the separate Suzuki Queensland entity, Suzuki Australia has confirmed an updated Vitara Hybrid and new electric eVitara will launch in early 2026. The latter will be Suzuki's first-ever fully electric vehicle (EV). When asked about early indications for the Vitara Hybrid, which has yet to be confirmed with either mild- or strong-hybrid power, Mr Pachota said he believes "the Australian consumers are ready for a hybrid Vitara". MORE: Suzuki ends production of multiple models for Australia as new safety regs loom MORE: Suzuki Vitara, S-Cross axed in major Australian market MORE: Everything Suzuki S-Cross Content originally sourced from: Production may have ended for Suzuki Australia's largest and most expensive SUV, but the brand insists there's still plenty of stock for prospective buyers. The S-Cross was one of five Suzukis to fall victim to updated Australian Design Rules (ADR) that outlined specific performance requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. This change also affected several Mitsubishi models. Suzuki Australia announced production of the S-Cross ended in February 2025, ahead of the introduction of the new rules on March 1, 2025. Since then, there has been no confirmation on whether shipments of the S-Cross would resume with a compliant AEB system, though separate distributor Suzuki Queensland said it was axing the model. However, Suzuki Australia general manager Michael Pachota says the model is not yet extinct in showrooms. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "From an S-Cross perspective, based on our current inventory, we still have a long sales journey based on what we can supply and what we can sell," he told CarExpert. "So we're still re-evaluating that position, but we haven't made a decision yet on S-Cross' future per se. "We'll continue selling it until we haven't got it, maybe." Mr Pachota's vague wording doesn't inspire confidence for the resurrection of the S-Cross, at least as we know it. This isn't surprising, given the S-Cross was comfortably Suzuki's lowest-volume model in its final two full years on sale. In 2023, it chalked up 598 deliveries, below the 2016 posted by the next-closest Vitara, and followed it up with 706 in 2024, still down on the 1815 recorded by the Ignis. Production for the Vitara and Ignis also ended for Australia when the ADR axe fell. The current, Hungarian-built S-Cross, launched here in 2022 as a significant update of a model that entered production in 2013. Suzuki Australia had previously confirmed it would bring a hybrid version of the S-Cross to Australia in 2024, but this never eventuated. The outgoing car is still available on Suzuki Australia's website in both MY23 and MY24 guises, starting at $33,290 and $36,990 drive-away respectively. As for the Vitara, which was axed by the separate Suzuki Queensland entity, Suzuki Australia has confirmed an updated Vitara Hybrid and new electric eVitara will launch in early 2026. The latter will be Suzuki's first-ever fully electric vehicle (EV). When asked about early indications for the Vitara Hybrid, which has yet to be confirmed with either mild- or strong-hybrid power, Mr Pachota said he believes "the Australian consumers are ready for a hybrid Vitara". MORE: Suzuki ends production of multiple models for Australia as new safety regs loom MORE: Suzuki Vitara, S-Cross axed in major Australian market MORE: Everything Suzuki S-Cross Content originally sourced from: Production may have ended for Suzuki Australia's largest and most expensive SUV, but the brand insists there's still plenty of stock for prospective buyers. The S-Cross was one of five Suzukis to fall victim to updated Australian Design Rules (ADR) that outlined specific performance requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. This change also affected several Mitsubishi models. Suzuki Australia announced production of the S-Cross ended in February 2025, ahead of the introduction of the new rules on March 1, 2025. Since then, there has been no confirmation on whether shipments of the S-Cross would resume with a compliant AEB system, though separate distributor Suzuki Queensland said it was axing the model. However, Suzuki Australia general manager Michael Pachota says the model is not yet extinct in showrooms. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "From an S-Cross perspective, based on our current inventory, we still have a long sales journey based on what we can supply and what we can sell," he told CarExpert. "So we're still re-evaluating that position, but we haven't made a decision yet on S-Cross' future per se. "We'll continue selling it until we haven't got it, maybe." Mr Pachota's vague wording doesn't inspire confidence for the resurrection of the S-Cross, at least as we know it. This isn't surprising, given the S-Cross was comfortably Suzuki's lowest-volume model in its final two full years on sale. In 2023, it chalked up 598 deliveries, below the 2016 posted by the next-closest Vitara, and followed it up with 706 in 2024, still down on the 1815 recorded by the Ignis. Production for the Vitara and Ignis also ended for Australia when the ADR axe fell. The current, Hungarian-built S-Cross, launched here in 2022 as a significant update of a model that entered production in 2013. Suzuki Australia had previously confirmed it would bring a hybrid version of the S-Cross to Australia in 2024, but this never eventuated. The outgoing car is still available on Suzuki Australia's website in both MY23 and MY24 guises, starting at $33,290 and $36,990 drive-away respectively. As for the Vitara, which was axed by the separate Suzuki Queensland entity, Suzuki Australia has confirmed an updated Vitara Hybrid and new electric eVitara will launch in early 2026. The latter will be Suzuki's first-ever fully electric vehicle (EV). When asked about early indications for the Vitara Hybrid, which has yet to be confirmed with either mild- or strong-hybrid power, Mr Pachota said he believes "the Australian consumers are ready for a hybrid Vitara". MORE: Suzuki ends production of multiple models for Australia as new safety regs loom MORE: Suzuki Vitara, S-Cross axed in major Australian market MORE: Everything Suzuki S-Cross Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
02-08-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Suzuki's flagship SUV hanging on, but for how much longer?
Production may have ended for Suzuki Australia's largest and most expensive SUV, but the brand insists there's still plenty of stock for prospective buyers. The S-Cross was one of five Suzukis to fall victim to updated Australian Design Rules (ADR) that outlined specific performance requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. This change also affected several Mitsubishi models. Suzuki Australia announced production of the S-Cross ended in February 2025, ahead of the introduction of the new rules on March 1, 2025. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Since then, there has been no confirmation on whether shipments of the S-Cross would resume with a compliant AEB system, though separate distributor Suzuki Queensland said it was axing the model. However, Suzuki Australia general manager Michael Pachota says the model is not yet extinct in showrooms. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. 'From an S-Cross perspective, based on our current inventory, we still have a long sales journey based on what we can supply and what we can sell,' he told CarExpert. 'So we're still re-evaluating that position, but we haven't made a decision yet on S-Cross' future per se. 'We'll continue selling it until we haven't got it, maybe.' Mr Pachota's vague wording doesn't inspire confidence for the resurrection of the S-Cross, at least as we know it. This isn't surprising, given the S-Cross was comfortably Suzuki's lowest-volume model in its final two full years on sale. In 2023, it chalked up 598 deliveries, below the 2016 posted by the next-closest Vitara, and followed it up with 706 in 2024, still down on the 1815 recorded by the Ignis. Production for the Vitara and Ignis also ended for Australia when the ADR axe fell. The current, Hungarian-built S-Cross, launched here in 2022 as a significant update of a model that entered production in 2013. Suzuki Australia had previously confirmed it would bring a hybrid version of the S-Cross to Australia in 2024, but this never eventuated. The outgoing car is still available on Suzuki Australia's website in both MY23 and MY24 guises, starting at $33,290 and $36,990 drive-away respectively. As for the Vitara, which was axed by the separate Suzuki Queensland entity, Suzuki Australia has confirmed an updated Vitara Hybrid and new electric eVitara will launch in early 2026. The latter will be Suzuki's first-ever fully electric vehicle (EV). When asked about early indications for the Vitara Hybrid, which has yet to be confirmed with either mild- or strong-hybrid power, Mr Pachota said he believes 'the Australian consumers are ready for a hybrid Vitara'.
