SUZUKI FAN

Maruti has plans to introduce Kizashi in India soon and already working on 7 passengers MPV

The country’s largest carmaker will also refurbish its three plants at Gurgaon that has an existing capacity to churn out around seven lakh cars annually. It is yet to disclose investments for the same.

We have been facing supply constraints on some models and new capacities. Refurbishment of the Gurgaon plant would help meet local demand as well as our export commitments,” said Osamu Suzuki chairman and CEO of Suzuki Motors.

“The original line in Gurgaon has gone quite old and very soon we will have to look at revamping it,” said R.C. Bhargava, chairman, MSIL. “While we start doing that, we will need some excess capacity in other plants or we will be short on supply again. Hence starting work on the Manesar plant alongside the construction of the second one there makes sense.”

“We have decided to concentrate in the 1-1.3-litre engine capacity cars where the bulk of sales originate,” said Mr Suzuki. He said the firm will also look at bigger cars.

Maruti’s current capacity between its two facilities —Gurgaon and Manesar — is about 1.2 million units and it plans to increase this to 1.75 million units by 2013

Maruti has plans to introduce its biggest sedan Kizashi in India soon and is already working on a crossover vehicles R3 capable of carrying 7 passengers along with offering a large boot space.

“We are looking at joint designing and development of components for mutual benefit. While we make cars for Nissan, Mazda, Fiat and General Motors there are not immediate plans for a similar arrangement with Volkswagen,” said Mr Suzuki.

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