Swift is the highest selling car from the Maruti stable sicne its launch in 2005.
It is currently working out the details of the quantum of price increase, which will vary depending on the model.
Out of the four, he said, two will be new models and two will be upgrades.
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday launched an updated variant of its entry level hatchback Alto 800 priced between Rs 2.55 lakh and Rs 3.76 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
Maruti announced 10,000 pre-bookings for Ciaz of which 60 per cent was for diesel models.
The company has also exported over 3.8 lakh Alto cars to over 70 countries.
The diesel variant offers fuel economy of 26.59 kmpl.
The company had introduced the AGS technology in India with Celerio and it currently offers it in Alto K10 and WagonR also.
The rate cut would mean actual gains for vehicle buyers only when banks pass on benefits.
Maruti ready to upgrade safety features.
The company has sold over 12 lakh models of this car till date.
Market leaders Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, who together control two-thirds of the domestic market, have not yet firmed up a decision on raising prices.
Major carmakers in the country are loading barrels for the coming battle in the field, reports Arnab Dutta.
At present four products -- Baleno, Baleno RS, S-Cross and Ignis -- are sold through the channel.
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The share of diesel vehicles sold in 2014-15 was 37 per cent.
Maruti Suzuki is offering cash discounts ranging from Rs 5,000 on its hatchback Celerio to Rs 35,000 on entry level Alto800.
Price is no longer king. Maruti now has a new strategy to score over rivals.
Customers, instead of visiting showroms, now do most of their decision-making in the comfort of their drawing rooms using internet
Celerio's 793-cc diesel engine is the smallest in the market.
The company cited low demand in the second half of the year due to high interest rates, increased insurance cost and fuel prices for its downward revision
With multiple options in the compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and compact sedan space, the mid-size sedan seems to be losing its charm among customers.
Strong festive demand in October helped carmakers register a seven-per cent volume growth in the domestic market, even as the largest player, Maruti Suzuki, reported low single-digit growth.
The first major pricing error was made by market leader Maruti Suzuki when it launched its first crossover the S Cross
December is a month of high retail sales for cars, as companies and dealers push stocks to clear inventories
The previous best selling year was 2010 when Maruti managed to sell around 10.6 lakh (1.06 million) units.
Young buyers willing to frequently replace older models with newer ones are boosting bookings and sales.
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Ford India and Renault too reported good sales growth in April
The automaker says it has taken into account some of the big concerns of those behind the wheels today: improved acceleration performance, strength and rigidity, spacious and a more comfortable driving experience.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio will now come equipped with ABS and airbags for all its variants.
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported a 29.1 per cent rise in total sales in October.
The company will begin exporting Baleno early next year to over 100 global markets
General Motors India on Tuesday increased vehicle prices by up to Rs 61,000 in order to partially offset the impact of rising input costs and expiry of reduced excise duty concessions.
Good pay hikes, positive macroeconomic factors and the taming of inflation have had a positive effect on purchases
Seven auto companies lost share in the current year because of different reasons.
Developed at an investment of Rs 620 crore (Rs 6.2 billion), the most on a car by Maruti Suzuki, the Ciaz will also be exported to West Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America.
Maruti has plans to rev up sales of the Dzire, India's fourth most-sold car, by relaunching it.
Auto loan costs remain stubbornly high.
Most companies operate through a rural development sales consultant.
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