Maruti Suzuki India Limited, India’s leading passenger vehicle maker, has reached a key milestone of 20 Million passenger vehicle cumulative sales in the Indian market. This achievement makes Maruti Suzuki the only company in India to cross the landmark figure.
The company accomplished this landmark number in less than 37 years of selling its first car in December 1983. While the company succeeded in realizing the milestone of 10 million vehicle sales in close to 29 years, the next 10 million passenger vehicles were sold in a record time of eight years.
Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa said, “We are overwhelmed with this new record. Achieving this milestone is a great accomplishment for Maruti Suzuki, as well as our suppliers and dealer partners. We are thankful for immense trust placed in us by the customers, long lasting partnerships with our stakeholders as well as the support extended by the Government. Maruti Suzuki was incorporated with a mission to put India on wheels. A mission where every Indian family could fulfil its dream of owning a car, which we continue to work towards.”
Over the years, the company has changed the profile of the Indian car market by introducing vehicles with contemporary features and new designs, incorporating comprehensive safety norms. Maruti Suzuki has introduced factory fitted CNG vehicles as well as Smart Hybrid Vehicles, in addition to eight BS6 models rolled out much ahead of the stipulated timelines. The company along with its parent, Suzuki Motor Corporation, plans to introduce a small EV (Electric Vehicle) for the Indian market. Currently it is road testing 50 EV prototypes across the country to check their real-life performance in multiple terrains and varied climatic conditions.
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