Maruti Suzuki Opens 5,500th Dealership in India, Targets 500 More by FY26

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has expanded its service network with the opening of its 5,500th dealership in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The new service touchpoint underscores the company’s commitment to comprehensive customer support and expands its network to 2,764 cities. It also brings Maruti Suzuki’s total service bay count to nearly 40,000 nationwide, equipping the company with the infrastructure to service up to 30 million vehicles per year. Notably, the company marked a major achievement in FY 2024–25 by servicing more than 27 million vehicles. It plans to make vehicle servicing more accessible and hassle-free for its customers by adding around 500 new service touchpoints during the current financial year. So far, it has already established 91 new service facilities.

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Commenting on the occasion, Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, ‘One of the key factors most customers consider when purchasing a new car is the availability of a proximate and convenient service workshop, one that offers genuine and reliable service at a reasonable price, giving them total peace of mind. To meet this need, we have been able to establish 5,500 service touchpoints across 2,764 cities, with the help of our dealer partners.’

Other Highlights

Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to expand its portfolio in India with a new SUV, potentially the Escudo, a rebadged version of the Grand Vitara sold in international markets. Unlike the current Grand Vitara, which is sold through the Nexa chain, this upcoming model is expected to be positioned in the Arena lineup. The official specifications are currently unknown; however, industry reports suggest that the SUV could come with a 1.5-litre petrol engine. It is likely to be positioned below the Brezza in the lineup.

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Price-wise, the Maruti Suzuki Escudo is expected to retail between Rs 13 and Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete against the Honda Elevate, the Kia Seltos, and the Hyundai Creta.