The other four models introduced with the alternative fuel option are compact cars Estilo and WagonR, multi-purpose vehicle Eeco and mid-sized sedan SX4.
It will be the first company to come out with factory-fitted CNG cars.
Maruti Suzuki India said it would be investing Rs 1,250 crore (Rs 12.50 billion) to double capacity at its K-series petrol engine unit in Gurgaon to 500,000 by 2012.
After a worrying 7 per cent fall in sales in January, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motors, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Honda Siel have notched up an impressive 18.78 per cent growth in sales in February. Strong demand for the SX4 and DZire models helped Maruti Suzuki, the country's largest passenger car maker, record an impressive 19 per cent jump in sales in the domestic market, hitting a new record of 70,625 units in February.
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.
Market leader Maruti Suzuki on Tuesday unveiled a new sedan, Swift DZiRE, to be launched on March 29 priced below the company's existing car SX4. The new car will be available in both petrol and diesel variants. The petrol variant may be priced between Rs 4.75 to Rs 5 lakh, while the diesel variant would be available for above Rs 5.5 lakh. Maruti is also expanding the capacity of its plant in Manesar to 3 lakh units per annum by 2010, up from the existing about 1.4lakh units.
Reeling under increasing input costs, especially steel, country's biggest car maker Maruti Suzuki India has hiked prices of its products across various models between Rs 1,000 and Rs 18,000. The company has hiked the price of its latest model Swift Dzire by Rs 18,000. It had launched the sedan with an introductory price ranging Rs 4.49 lakh and Rs 6 lakh across different variants.
Market leader Maruti registers a growth of 19% in 2007.
The i10 managed to impress the Business Standard Motoring jury across various counts, including build quality, ride, handling, driveability, comfort and safety features. A compelling price tag and above average fuel efficiency further clinched the deal for Hyundai's made-in-India car for the world.
New car launches in the past six months have driven sales growth despite a hike in vehicle financing. In April, new launches accounted for 17 per cent of over all sales.
The new cars which have been launched in the last six months include the Zen Estilo from Maruti, Hyundai Getz diesel, Spark from General Motors, Logan from Mahindra Nissan and Fiat Palio Stile.
Carmaker Skoda India has decided to price Fabia, the hatchback it plans to launch at the Auto Expo in January, in the range of Rs 5-6 lakh.
Ali Merchant, who plays Yuvraj Oberoi in Ruby, a show on 9X, lived up to his onescreen lover boy image when he gifted his girlfriend, Sara Khan a Maruti SX4.
Maruti has offered discounts ranging from Rs 5,000 to 35,000 across various models. The discount is on Maruti 800, Omni, Alto, Esteem, Versa and on the petrol models of WagonR, Swift.
Maruti Udyog Ltd, on Thursday said all its models ranging from M800 to the latest sedan SX4 will cost more by up to Rs 4,300 on account of equipping the cars with a new anti-theft device.
A significant portion of the growth in June was propelled by new car launches, including Maruti's SX4, M&M's Logan and GM's Chevrolet Spark.
The company has had a great 2006-07 but the competition could creep up on it this year
From Maruti to Honda, every big manufacturer has lined up launches in the domestic market.
The new year is expected to witness a flurry of activity from car manufacturers, who are getting ready to launch a series of models. Take a look at the oncoming traffic.
India's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki on Saturday raised car prices of most of its models
Maruti Suzuki had discontinued the mid-sized sedan Baleno in 2006, which was replaced by SX4 later on.
The car will rival Honda City, Hyundai Verna, VW Vento and Skoda Rapid.
The design of the rear doors and C-Pillar for example seem inspired by the Suzuki iv-4 concept crossover.
Improving human resource capability and communication with workers are among the top priorities of Kenichi Ayukawa, the new Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, which witnessed violent labour unrest at its Manesar plant last year.
Car makers see good sales post Diwali.
Seeking to make a mark in the big car segment, the country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India will open bookings of its upcoming mid-sized sedan Ciaz from Wednesday.
Hyundai to launch its new SUV- Creta in second half of 2015 in India.
A fall in sales across its mini cars, coupled with a drop in exports dragged down Maruti sales by 5.5% March. Read more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/maruti-may-sales-slip-5falling-mini-car-sales-exports_712009.html?utm_source=ref_article
Country's largest car-maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Saturday reported 10.3 per cent decline in total sales in January at 1,02,416 units as against 1,14,205 units in the same month last year.
The company, which produced 92,653 units in September 2012, however, had sold more cars this year in the same month.
Car wil be available in two variants, with base version priced at Rs 6.52 lakh, top end at Rs 7.30 lakh
iM-4 will be manufactured in India and exported to Europe from 2017.
Maruti Suzuki India, country's largest carmaker on Thursday reported 3.7 per cent rise in total sales in September.
It may not have a bold design but it addresses the needs for comfortable and affordable commuting.
Union Minister Gopinath Munde died due to "shock and haemorrhage" following injuries to his neck and liver, as per the preliminary autopsy report submitted to Delhi Police by AIIMS doctors.
The S-Cross will be available only in diesel engine options of 1.6 litre and 1.3 litre.
Unlike other Maruti cars that have seen the light of day, the Ciaz has the roomiest cabin till date
A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to Gurvinder Singh who was arrested in connection with the accident which led to the death of Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde.
The company will begin exporting Baleno early next year to over 100 global markets
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