The country’s largest automaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the launch of the upgraded 2023 version of its mini truck – the Super Carry. The Super Carry is a light commercial vehicle that debuted back in 2016 and marked Maruti Suzuki’s entry into the country’s commercial vehicle space.
Being a practical offering, the Super Carry is used across multiple applications including e-commerce, courier, FMCG, and goods distribution amongst others.
2023 Super Carry: Mechanical Upgrades
The 2023 Super Carry now draws power from Maruti’s 1.2-litre K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT 4-cylinder motor that now delivers improved performance with a maximum power of 80.7PS @ 6000rpm and 104.4Nm of maximum torque @ 2900rpm in the petrol model.
The new engine comes coupled with an upgraded five-speed manual transmission. This offers improved gradeability thus enabling customers to drive up steeper gradients than earlier.
2023 Super Carry: New Variant & Additional Features
The mini-truck is available in a total of 4 variants viz. CNG Deck, Gasoline Deck, Gasoline Cab Chassis, & a newly introduced CNG Cab Chassis variant.
The New Super Carry is equipped with a host of safety features such as front disc brakes, reverse parking sensors, and seat belt reminders. Now it also comes along with a new engine immobilizer system. Maruti Suzuki also promises better driving & ride comfort in the updated model thanks to a larger steering wheel and smooth car-like gear shifts.
The new Super Carry continues to offer spacious interiors with a flat seat design for overall comfort during driving and intermittent breaks. Further, the Super Carry S-CNG variant maintains its unique proposition of having a 5L emergency petrol tank, offering peace of mind to customers.
Maruti’s versatile mini-truck is sold exclusively through the brand’s 370+ commercial outlets spread across more than 270 cities.
Official Statement
Speaking about the new Super Carry launch, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “Maruti Suzuki has always believed in offering products that exceed customer expectations. The Super Carry, built for the unique requirements of the Indian mini-truck customer, has been accepted well in the commercial vehicle segment with more than 1.5 lakh units sold since its launch in 2016. The new Super Carry will continue to offer an excellent value proposition to customers. We are confident that it will prove to be an ideal companion for our commercial customers and partner in their success.”