Top 5 Small Cars in India by Maruti Suzuki

There's one thing common in all Maruti Suzuki customers- they gawk at the stunning looks of a brand new car, revel at the news of a recent launch, but when it comes to buying cars for themselves they stick to the good old vehicles with trustworthy Maruti Suzuki logo on them. Such is the goodwill of the brand, and such is the versatility of these small cars in India.

Here are the top 5 Maruti Suzuki small cars in India till date:

Maruti Suzuki 800- Still produced in four iterations, with two costlier LPG versions, these four generations old Maruti Suzuki cars are still the most favored vehicles of car lovers who belong to the middle income group in India. If you are looking for the most economic buy, go for the AC LPG version. But one thing, you have to come to terms with - Maruti Suzuki 800 cars are more than just common on the Indian roads.


Maruti Suzuki Alto- A notch superior to Maruti Suzuki 800, the Alto wins hands down when it comes to versatility. Go for the top-end LXi model, for that makes the smartest choice. But then again, be sure to come across a hundred similar Altos once you hit the roads.

Maruti Suzuki A-Star- If you are the one those who prefer no compromise in the quality stakes, then this Maruti car is surely meant for you. Contemporary in looks, Maruti Suzuki A-Star comes powered with a three-cylinder engine from the new K-series family, and enjoys a satisfactory demand in the European market as well.

Maruti Wagon R- with the recent breathtaking launch of its Blue Eyed Boy, Maruti Wagon R is going strong and steady. It has very attractive sporty looks, and offers brilliant utilization of space and effortlessness to drive. One hardly gets to pin point a turn-off in this Maruti car, except for the tech-savvy car enthusiasts.

Maruti Suzuki Swift- You see a Swift on roads and you don't feel for a second that this Maruti car is already 5 years old. The Getz, the biggest competitor of Swift has come and went and this Maruti small car still remains fresh. No wonder, it tops the list of all-time favorite small cars in India.

Maruti to Unveil its First Ever Made in India Small Car in 2012

Maruti Suzuki, the leader in the Indian auto market, after enjoying a stupendous market presence for over a few decades is now gearing up for one of its biggest challenges. The company has currently outgrown its parent company Suzuki Motor Corp. in sales figures. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is 54.2% acquired by Japan based Suzuki Motor corporation is now aiming to grow out of its parent company's shadow and independently manufacture vehicles in India. It will unveil its completely 'Made in India' car by 2012.

For this purpose, the company intends to have its own research facility near Rohtak (Haryana). So far, Suzuki’s research and development facility in Japan has served as the research ground for all Maruti vehicles. The car will be conceived, designed and developed exclusively in India. Also, the company has hired 1000 engineers to aid its new R&D facility.

Maruti India is already using its R&D engineering proficiency in recently launched car models like Maruti A-Star and Maruti Eeco in India. Both of the models were showcased at Delhi Auto Expo in January 2010. Maruti Suzuki chairman RC Bhargava added that the idea behind creating a self-sufficient facility in India is to manufacture company's India-oriented small car in the country itself.

1 Lakh Maruti Suzuki A-Star Recalled

Maruti Suzuki has recalled almost 1 lakh cars for replacing their fuel pump gaskets. The move came after Maruti Suzuki A-Star started reporting of anomalies in the fuel tank. Even before Maruti Suzuki, there are other automakers who have recalled their cars due to increasing complaints in various auto parts. Meanwhile, Maruti Suzuki is on its toes to recall the 1 lakh cars that were manufactured before 22nd August, 2009. The carmaker has been contacting the A-star customers through mails, SMSs and phone calls for replacing fuel pump gaskets in their cars.

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