During September, Maruti said it dispatched 1,375 units of the soon-to-be-launched sedan Ciaz.
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Various factors, including robust demand in rural markets and good response to new models, helped in driving the sales.
The revised prices enhances the accessibility of these outstanding products, which offer segment-first safety features and class-leading technologies
Nexon is the first sub-4 metre sports utility vehicle from Tata Motors' stable and is expected to give a tough competition to the likes of Maruti's Vitara Brezza and Ford's EcoSport.
The Baleno is a runaway hit for Maruti Suzuki with delivery wait extending to six months.
Ruural markets contribute a significant chunk of SUV sales and there was a slowdown in demand from semi-urban and rural areas.
Right now, the 'Lower D' or LD segment -- which the industry defines as a sedan that costs between Rs 1.5 million and Rs 2 million, is longer than 4.5 metres, and powered by an engine of 1.8 litre or larger -- has barely three cars, all of which have been around for over a decade in India. Nevertheless, at least one foreign auto player is looking to bet big on the segment.
Reliance on a single model begins at about 40% and goes up to 80 % in case of some companies
The new Scorpio came after a gap of 24 months since its last launch, during which the competition launched a slew of products.
The auto industry has had a mixed month. The build up to Dhanteras and Diwali was good but the demand tapered off subsequently.
Maruti Suzuki claims the new SUV delivers an outstanding fuel efficiency of 24.3 km per litre.
In June, the new government led by Narendra Modi extended the excise duty concession by six months to December 31, which is not being further extended.
The Creta is more sure-footed than previous cars from the Korean firm. Ride quality is good, there is no bouncy feel and the pothole ridden Mumbai roads aren't as bad in the Creta as they are in other cars.
The XUV300, Mahindra's second compact SUV, is so packed with segment-firsts that it is sure to send shockwaves among competitors.
The U301 is a compact SUV and in dimensions it is four metres.
Car marker leader Maruti Suzuki India is looking at nearly doubling the number of models to 25, including entry into SUV and LCV segments, as it aims a target to sell 3 million cars annually.
Hyundai Creta has emerged as one of the best looking four wheelers and certainly the best looking compact SUV in 2015 and that has worked remarkably in their favour as far as sales is concerned.
Maruti is trying to move up the segment by focusing on premium cars, SUVs and even trucks.
With an amazing start some of more interesting models to be launched this month are - Mercedes Maybach S600, Renault KWID, new Ford Figo and the Mahindra TUV300( launched recently)
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Prominent ones are Maruti's smoky Ciaz and Fiat's gorgeous Avventura.
With fast changing mentality of the crowd here, the automakers are creating their own categories to attract more and more buyers.
It plans to increase India sales by a tenth, helped largely by launches next year
The not-so-mini MINI Countryman is the first 5-door model from the company under BMW ownership and also the only model which isn't manufactured in the UK. Positioned as a crossover SUV, the niche vehicle has garnered a cult following in India as well due to its premium looks and supreme driving dynamics. Thus MotorBeam.com decided to test the latest edition of the car and give their opinion about the British offering.
The Maruti Vitara Brezza is a perfect embodiment of being the right product in the right place at the right time.
Sanand has catapulted into the big league of automobile industry hubs.
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported a 29.1 per cent rise in total sales in October.
While company would hold on to prices for now, hike likely by end of 2013
HSBC analysts believe the UV which might sell about 3,000 units a month might fail to be an aspirational product in urban India.
Renault Kwid is also the longest of the lot and at 3680mm length, the vehicle may turn out to be the most spacious in its segment.
Ahead of the international auto show that begins next Wednesday, the Indian auto industry continues to be buffeted with bad news. According to data released by leading automobile companies on Saturday, the industry's sales volumes in January fell about five per cent from those in the same month last year.
The Mahindra KUV100 offers a young design language with lots of urban appeal at a compelling price tag.
At Rs 28.19 lakh - Rs 32.97 lakh (ex-showroom India) it delivers excellent value for its combination of road presence, gizmos, safety, off-road capability and driveability.
According to a report by rating and research agency CRISIL, it now takes six years to recover the premium-between Rs 100,000 on small cars and Rs 300,000 on luxury sedans-paid for diesel variants.
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars.
The NuvoSport does a fairly good job of being a seven-seater commuter.
This compact SUV comes packed with the best in class features, variants, power, fuel-efficiency, interiors and even space
Figo Aspire has got all the flavours that put it in a good position amid rivals
Over 22 passenger and commercial vehicle makers and 18 two- and three-wheeler makers will take part amid proximate security.
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