Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday launched the all-new XL6 MPV. Earlier on April 15, the corporate had launched the all-new variant of the Ertiga MPV. With these two launches, the corporate is hopeful of retaining the management standing within the multi-purpose car (MPV) phase of the passenger car house, a senior firm official stated.
XL6 is obtainable in each five-speed guide and six-speed automated gearbox choices. The guide possibility is priced from `11.29 lakh to `13.05 lakh (ex-showroom) and the automated is priced from `12.79 lakh to `14.55 lakh. In addition, it will also be owned via Maruti Suzuki Subscribe at a month-to-month subscription payment ranging from `25,499.
Despite opponents similar to Kia India coming into the MPV phase with Carens, Maruti is assured that with the brand new variants of Ertiga and XL6, which have launched new options and applied sciences on this phase, it is going to be capable of retain the 60%-odd market share it has in MPVs.
Maruti Suzuki, the nation’s largest carmaker, has improved its market share in MPVs from 57% in FY21 to 60% in FY22. According to a gross sales report shared by the corporate, in FY21 it offered 114,403 MPVs of the full 200,854 items offered, whereas in FY22 it offered 156,000 MPVs of the full 259,000.
Apart from its common buyer base, that’s households, the brand new XL6 can also be focused on the youth, and that’s why the carmaker has launched options similar to ventilated seats within the entrance row, extra superior touchscreen infotainment system and Suzuki Connect (40-plus automobile options; for instance, in-cabin capabilities of XL6 could be remotely accessed via a suitable smartwatch or through a cell app).
On the product entrance, Maruti Suzuki will make FY23 an thrilling 12 months. We will preserve bringing new fashions and upgrades throughout segments,” Hisashi Takeuchi, MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, stated. “Importantly, our launches and upgrades will reflect the aspirations of a young and dynamic India that craves for indulgence, comfort and convenience,” he added.
Source: www.financialexpress.com”