Maruti Suzuki
Indian automobile manufacturer company
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| 2025 | Maruti Suzuki introduced the e Vitara, an electric SUV/crossover vehicle, through their Nexa dealership outlet in India. |
| 2025 | Planned to produce the e Vitara electric car. |
| March 2 2025 | Maruti Suzuki made six airbags standard across all variants of the Alto K10. |
| January 2025 | S-Presso discontinued in Colombian dealerships, with priority shifted to the Suzuki Swift model. |
| 2024 | Maruti Suzuki updated the Swift and Dzire models. |
| 2024 | Maruti Suzuki Wagon R sales reached 190,855 units in India and 2,925 units in Pakistan during the year |
| August 2024 | Suzuki introduced Electronic Stability Program (ESP) as a standard feature across all trim levels of the S-Presso model, enhancing vehicle safety and control. |
| August 2024 | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) became standard on all trim levels of the Alto K10. |
| July 2024 | Wagon R crossed 1 million sales mark. |
| 2023 | Jimny off-road SUV was introduced to the Indian market. |
| 2023 | Sales declined in India to 31,368 units, but continued growth in other markets including Philippines (5,009 units), South Africa (3,617 units), Indonesia (2,475 units), and first recorded sales in Chile (289 units). |
| 2023 | Maruti Suzuki launched three new models: Fronx, Jimny off-road SUV, and Invicto MPV. |
| 2023 | Sales slightly decreased in India to 201,301 units and dramatically dropped in Pakistan to 3,494 units. |
| 2023 |
Global NCAP crash test re-rated the Wagon R, downgrading to 1 star for adults and 0 stars for toddlers.
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| 2023 | Awarded Open Innovation Leader Award. |
| 2023 | Named Best Innovative Company of the Year. |
| 2023 | Recognized for Best Use of AI in Customer Service. |
| 2023 | Fronx and Jimny models were introduced, expanding SUV offerings. |
| 2023 | Continued poor safety ratings from Global NCAP testing, with models receiving 1-star to 2-star ratings, highlighting ongoing safety concerns with Maruti Suzuki's vehicle design. |
| 2023 | Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 received a Global NCAP safety rating of 2 stars for adults and 0 stars for toddlers under the new safety protocol. |
| 2023 | The Alto 800 was discontinued due to non-compliance with BSVI Stage II emissions standards. |
| May 2023 | AGS (Auto Gear Shift) variant was added to the Philippine market lineup, with significant upgrades including Engine Auto Start-Stop (EASS), electronic stability program (ESP), and hill-hold control (HHC) specifically for the AGS variant. |
| May 2023 | S-Presso range in Chile updated with new features, a new engine, and the option of an AGS automated manual transmission. The update also includes the mandatory ESP feature. |
| May 2023 | S-Presso receives a significant update in Brunei, including a new 1.0-liter K10C Dualjet petrol engine, vehicle stability control, auto start-stop idling system, hill control assist, ISOFIX, steering wheel audio switches, and new dual-tone 14-inch alloy wheels. |
| February 2023 | 2023 model year of S-Presso launched at the 30th Indonesia International Motor Show, featuring significant improvements including a new dual-injector K10C Dualjet engine, start-stop system, ESP with hill-hold assist, electric adjustable mirror, ISOFIX, 7-inch LCD infotainment system, steering wheel audio controls, wireless smartphone linkage, thicker window seals, and adjustable second-row head rests. |
| 2022 | Toyota Urban Cruiser variant tested by Global NCAP, scoring 13.52/17.00 for Adult Occupant protection and 36.68/49.00 for Child Occupant protection, with improved child safety dynamics due to recommended seating position. |
| 2022 | Toyota discontinued marketing the Urban Cruiser version of the Vitara Brezza. |
| 2022 | Grand Vitara and Fronx models were launched through the Nexa dealership channel. |
| 2022 | Maintained sales in India (65,276 units), increased presence in Philippines (4,953 units), continued sales in South Africa (2,298 units), and expanded to Chile (1,552 units). |
| 2022 | Global NCAP re-tested the S-Presso for India under a new protocol, resulting in a 1-star rating for adult occupants and 0 stars for toddlers, highlighting ongoing safety concerns. |
| 2022 | Discontinued S-Cross model |
| 2022 | Maruti Suzuki updated several models including Wagon R, Brezza, Ertiga, and XL6, and introduced the Grand Vitara SUV. |
| 2022 | Grand Vitara SUV was introduced |
| 2022 | Significant sales growth in India to 217,317 units, with Pakistan maintaining sales at 15,271 units. No data reported for Indonesia. |
| 2022 | Grand Vitara SUV and Invicto MPV were launched, with multiple model updates and facelifts across the range. |
| 2022 | Global NCAP crash tested Swift, S-Presso, Ignis, and Wagon-R, with each model receiving a 1-star safety rating. Alto K10 received a slightly better 2-star rating. |
| December 2022 | The S-Presso range in South Africa was comprehensively updated, introducing the new K10C Dualjet engine, stability control, hill start assist for AGS variant, auto engine start/stop, electric mirrors, and a multi-functional steering wheel. The GL+ grade added a 7" touchscreen infotainment system and 14" alloy wheels, while the S-Edition grade received a reversing camera, 9" touchscreen infotainment system, and a new exterior styling kit. |
| October 2022 | Chile mandates Electronic Stability Program (ESP) as a required feature for vehicles sold in the country. |
| October 2022 | CNG variants of the S-Presso were relaunched with the new K10C Dualjet engine after being previously discontinued. |
| August 2022 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for Maruti Suzuki's new manufacturing plant in Kharkhoda, which is planned to be one of the largest automobile manufacturing plants in the world with a capacity of one million cars per year. |
| August 18 2022 | Maruti Suzuki launched the third generation Alto K10 in India after a two-year hiatus, built on the HEARTECT platform shared with the S-Presso. |
| July 2022 | Updated S-Presso introduced with new K10C Dualjet engine, improved efficiency, ESP with hill-hold assist, electrically adjustable side mirrors, and additional cabin air filter. |
| July 2022 | A special edition of the S-Presso was introduced in the Philippines, featuring additional exterior and interior accessories based on the regular model. |
| February 25 2022 | Improved Wagon R introduced with new K10C 1.0 and K12N 1.2-litre Dualjet engines, idle start-stop system, new interior and exterior color options, and hill-hold assist for AMT model. |
| January 2022 | Legislative requirements in India mandated that all cars, including the S-Presso, must be fitted with two frontal airbags. |
| 2021 | Suzuki expanded export of the Vitara Brezza to right-hand drive markets in Africa and Brunei, leveraging the new petrol engine which was more suitable for markets outside India. |
| 2021 | Continued strong sales in India (65,748 units), with expanded presence in Philippines (3,429 units), South Africa (6,343 units), and first sales in Colombia (1,243 units). |
| 2021 | Sales recovered in India to 183,851 units and partially in Pakistan to 18,810 units, with Indonesia showing slight improvement to 2,510 units. |
| November 2021 | Announced plans to set up a new plant in IMT Kharkhoda, Sonipat district, across 900 acres with an investment of ₹18,000 crores. |
| August 2021 | Maruti Suzuki was fined ₹200 Crore (US$28.57 million) by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for implementing anti-competitive dealer policies through its Discount Control Policy that restricted dealers from offering customer discounts beyond the company's prescribed limits. |
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