Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has achieved a significant milestone by crossing the 1 million mark in automatic vehicle sales. As a pioneer in automotive innovation, Maruti Suzuki has played a pivotal role in popularizing two-pedal automatic car technology in India.
Maruti Suzuki Automatic Offerings
The automaker currently offers four distinct automatic transmission systems, including Auto Gear Shift (AGS), 4-speed Automatic Transmission (AT), Advanced 6-speed Automatic Transmission (AT) with Steering Mounted Paddle Shifters, and Electronic-Continuous Variable Transmission (e-CVT), encompassing 16 models to cater to the evolving needs of discerning customers.
In 2014, the company introduced AGS technology, which garnered instant and overwhelming customer acceptance. Today, a significant portion of automatic vehicles sold by MSIL, amounting to 65%, is equipped with AGS technology. Models with AT automatic transmissions make up 27% of total MSIL automatic sales, while the Hybrid e-CVT transmission accounts for approximately 8% of MSIL automatic sales.
Maruti Suzuki AT Sales Contributors
Key regions contributing to Maruti Suzuki’s automatic car sales include the Delhi & NCR region, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, and Kerala. The 5-speed AGS gearbox is available in models such as Alto K-10, S-Presso, Celerio, WagonR, Ignis, Swift, Dzire, Baleno, and Fronx. Additionally, the 4-speed Automatic transmission is offered in the Jimny and Ciaz. The Advanced 6-speed Automatic transmission with Paddle Shifters can be found in models like the Fronx, Brezza, Ertiga, XL6, and Grand Vitara. The e-CVT technology is exclusively available in the Intelligent Electric Hybrid models of the Grand Vitara and Invicto.
Official Statement
Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India, expressed his thoughts on this remarkable achievement. He stated, “At Maruti Suzuki, we are passionate about providing our customers with the best driving experience. We have made it our mission to spread the ‘Joy of Mobility’ to all! This spirit has enabled us to democratize automatic transmission technology with numerous options. And we are truly humbled by the customer response we have received. MSIL’s automatic car sales have been on the rise constantly. We are already close to touching the one lakh automatic vehicle sales mark for FY23-24, as we stand in the middle of the financial year. This is truly a tremendous feat for us.”