The Maruti Suzuki Baleno premium hatchback has outsold its cheaper and much newer sibling, the Swift, in May 2018. Maruti dispatched 19,398 units of the Baleno to dealer stockyards across India in May 2018 while 19,208 units of the Swift were dispatched in the same period. While the higher dispatches of the Baleno may make it seem that demand is higher for the premium hatchback than the new Swift, it’s too early to say if the Baleno is really outselling the Swift. There could be multiple factors why Maruti has dispatched more Balenos to dealer stockyards in May 2018. It could merely be a production realignment at the factory level that has seen more Balenos being dispatched to dealerships. Production constraints at Maruti’s Gujarat factory, which manufactures the Swift is another possible reasons why Maruti has not been able to dispatch more Swifts to dealerships despite a huge order book. Then there’s also the possibility of buyers walking into Maruti showrooms and … [Read more...] about Marut Suzuki Baleno OUTSELLING the Swift? May 2018 numbers revealed
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Auto siblings: Maruti Suzuki Baleno, New-gen Maruti Suzuki Swift and Maruti Suzuki Ignis
In some ways we Indians are now a truly empowered people, simply because our consumers now have the power to 'pick and choose'. The Collins English Dictionary defines 'pick and choose' as, "When you carefully choose only things that you really want and reject the others". Yes, thanks to the growing economy and rise in disposable incomes, along with the availability of a plethora of products, almost every Indian now only wants to buy what attracts him, and what's latest in the market. The vehicle has to be different and it must offer something out of the ordinary. And of course it must look good, have lots of features, be a good performer, while obviously also providing good value. Despite some serious competition, Maruti Suzuki has been able to maintain its stranglehold as market leader, mainly because it's able to deliver all of the above. Maruti have really worked hard and done well to have a large variety of vehicles in their portfolio, almost all of which are most successful in our … [Read more...] about Auto siblings: Maruti Suzuki Baleno, New-gen Maruti Suzuki Swift and Maruti Suzuki Ignis
Maruti Suzuki Baleno with Toyota clothes: Here’s what it’ll look like
It’s now well established that Toyota will badge engineer the Maruti Suzuki Baleno premium hatchback and sell it in India. This is expected to be somewhat like the Nissan Micra and its badge engineered sibling, the Renault Pulse. While the Toyota badged Baleno is a year or two away from a commercial launch in India, here is a speculative render that will give you an idea of what the car could look like. As seen in the render, the Toyota-badged Baleno is expected to have completely different front-end and rear-end styling. This is crucial as Toyota can’t be seen selling the baleno with minor stylistic changes and with just the Toyota badging. The Japanese automaker will have to dig deep into its design talent and come up with something that looks quite striking. This aspect assumes even more criticality as the Toyota-badged Baleno is expected to be pricier than the Maruti version. This means that the buyer will expect that something extra from the premium hatchback with the … [Read more...] about Maruti Suzuki Baleno with Toyota clothes: Here’s what it’ll look like
Auto Expo 2018 videos: Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki concepts
The 2018 Auto Expo provided a platform for multiple car and motorcycle manufacturers to showcase their upcoming concepts as well as production ready offerings. Here is a quick look at the videos of the different concepts showcased by Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki at the Delhi Motor Show. Tata Motors Tata H5X The Tata H5X is the first vehicle concept to build on the all new Optimal Modular Efficient Global Advanced Architecture that Tata Motors shares with JLR. The company has also debuted its Impact Design 2.0 language with the Tata H5X. More details on the Tata H5X here. Tata 45X The 45X previews Tata's upcoming hatchback. It is based on a completely new platform and will take on the likes of the Hyundai i20 and Maruti Suzuki Baleno. .More details on the upcoming Tata 45X here Maruti Suzuki Suzuki e-Survivor A 4x4 electric SUV, the e-Survivor has four electric motors on each wheel. A spherical display inside the car gives the driver all the information he needs. More details on the … [Read more...] about Auto Expo 2018 videos: Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki concepts
Spec comparison: 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift vs 2018 Hyundai Elite i20 vs Maruti Suzuki Ignis
The all-new Maruti Suzuki Swift was launched at the 2018 Auto Expo at Rs 4.99lakh (add link) which puts it bang in the middle of cars such as the Hyundai Elite i20 and its very own sibling, the Maruti Suzuki Ignis. The Swift is based on Maruti Suzuki's Heartect platform that also underpins the Baleno and Ignis. What the Swift's got going for it though, is its name. For years, the Swift has been revered as a car that offers a good mix of ride and handling, without the need of breaking the bank. The car is also a favorite in the tuner community, and there are a number of Swifts that have been modded to improve aesthetics or performance. Given its rich legacy, it's no wonder that Maruti Suzuki has priced the Swift at an interesting price point. We bring you a spec comparison that pits the new Swift against the Ignis and the Hyundai i20. Why the i20, you ask? It's because it costs about Rs 40,000 more than the Swift, which is not a lot in EMIs and also because it has just received a … [Read more...] about Spec comparison: 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift vs 2018 Hyundai Elite i20 vs Maruti Suzuki Ignis
Will the 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift?
The 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift is all set to make its debut at the Auto Expo. Clearly one of the most popular as well as anticipated launches in India, the third-generation Swift will get a modern design much like the Baleno as well as revised interiors with an updated features list. Most importantly, the new Swift will be based on the same lightweight platform as the Baleno. We have already driven the new Maruti Suzuki Swift and believe it is surely set to be a big success. Read our detailed first drive review of the new Maruti Suzuki Swift here. The most important question about the new Maruti Suzuki Swift is its price, something that we have to wait till the 2018 Auto Expo. However, here are some of the other important questions that you might have on the new Maruti Suzuki Swift.Will we get the Maruti Suzuki Swift Sport in India? 2018 Suzuki Swift Sport gets body work as well as 17-inch blacked out alloysWe saw Maruti Suzuki launch the Baleno RS post the launch of the Baleno hatch in … [Read more...] about Will the 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift?
2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift first drive review
On 18th January, bookings for the new Maruti Suzuki Swift opened for a sum of Rs 11,000 and it will be launched in India at the Auto Expo in February. This is the 3rd generation Swift, and holds out the promise of building on the success of its predecessors and satisfying lakhs of more customers. The first generation Swift was introduced in India in 2005 and was an instant success. The modern and fashionable Maruti Suzuki Swift also won the inaugural ICOTY (Indian Car of the Year) award in 2006 and the second generation version that was introduced in our country in 2010, was also the ICOTY 2012. Right from its launch, the Swift has featured among the top five best selling cars in India. The new Maruti Suzuki Swift is built on the 5th generation Heartect platform which is also the base for the likes of Baleno, Ignis and Swift Dzire. This platform is not only lighter, but also stronger and more rigid thanks to the significant usage of high tensile steel. While it reduces weight and helps … [Read more...] about 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift first drive review
Nexa hit and miss in Maruti Suzuki’s strategy of brand differentiation
To be sure, with regards to selling cars that are priced above Rs 500,000, Maruti has been steadily closing in on rival Hyundai, which boasts of higher sales on account of a larger portfolio of premium car models. Maruti sold 239,067 cars from its Nexa outlets as compared to Hyundai's 352,886, excluding the entry-level model Eon, in the first 10 months of the current financial year. Nexa's share in Maruti's overall retail mix has been increasing - it was 19.5 per cent in the first 10 months of 2017-18, up from 10.9 per cent for the full year that ended on March 31, 2017. R S Kalsi, executive director, sales and marketing, at Maruti Suzuki, was not available for a comment but experts said the company needed to leapfrog from product dominance to overall excellence in premium brand imagery. "It (Nexa) is led purely by-products and not by promise. Take away the Baleno and Ciaz, and the Nexa network will face serious challenges," said Avik Chattopadhyay, co-founder of brand consulting firm … [Read more...] about Nexa hit and miss in Maruti Suzuki’s strategy of brand differentiation
Maruti Suzuki Announces Price Hike Across Lineup
Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest car manufacturer, has announced a price hike across its entire lineup. Although the carmaker hasn’t announced the updated prices, it has said that the hike will range from Rs 1,700 to Rs 7,000 (ex-showroom Delhi), depending on the model. The reason for the price hike is said to be the increased commodity, administrative and distribution costs.This is the second price hike from Maruti Suzuki in the span of one month. In December, the manufacturer had announced a hike of up to Rs 22,000 aimed at offsetting the rising input costs.Maruti Suzuki is not the only manufacturer to hike its prices this year. In December, several other car manufacturers such as Honda, Skoda, Isuzu, Nissan, Renault, Tata and Toyota had also announced a price hike across their respective lineups effective from January, 2018.Recommeded Read:Car Prices To Increase From January 2018Here is the current price list of Maruti Suzuki cars: ModelPrices (ex-showroom, … [Read more...] about Maruti Suzuki Announces Price Hike Across Lineup
Maruti Suzuki Swift: Unofficial Bookings Underway
If you have been drooling over the images of new Swift for past few months and can’t wait to get your hands on one, we have some good news for you! According to our sources, various Maruti Suzuki dealers across the country have started accepting bookings for the new Swift for a token amount of Rs 11,000. As this news has come just a month ahead of the Auto Expo 2018, we believe the launch of the third-gen Swift could take place at the biennial event. The new Swift is based on the Heartect platform that underpins the Baleno and the Dzire. Expect the new Swift to be packed with all the bells and whistles seen in the above-mentioned cars as well. Starting with safety, the Swift is likely to be offered with ABS, dual airbags and ISOFIX child seat anchorages as standard across the range. It could also get features such as LED DRLs, automatic headlamps and automatic wipers. Maruti Suzuki is also expected to equip the new Swift with comfort … [Read more...] about Maruti Suzuki Swift: Unofficial Bookings Underway