Maruti Suzuki has announced in a BSE filing that it will raise the prices of its models in January next year, owing to rising costs due to inflation and rising commodity prices. The company also said that despite its best efforts to cut costs and counteract the rising costs, it is compelled to pass along some of the burden of increased costs to customers. While the carmaker confirmed its plan to implement a price increase, it did not specify the precise amount of the planned hike, which is likely to vary depending on the model. Interestingly, the company also increased the prices of all its products in April and January this year.
Maruti Suzuki has a wide-ranging line-up of cars in the country – from hatchbacks, like the Alto and the Invicto MPV, to compact SUVs such as the Fronx. The prices of the models in Maruti Suzuki's India portfolio start at Rs 3.54 lakh and go up all the way to Rs 28.52 lakh. Al mentioned prices are ex-showroom. In a recent development, the eagerly anticipated electric offering from the company, the eVX, was spotted on Indian streets for the first time.
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Maruti Suzuki eVX: Expected Price Range
When the eVX electric SUV enters the domestic market in 2025, it will compete against the likes of the Mahindra XUV400, the Tata Nexon EV, and the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV. As for the pricing, it is expected to be available at an ex-showroom cost of Rs 18 lakh to Rs 25 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki eVX: Design and Dimensions
The test mule spotted most recently seemed to share several design cues with the concept car, including its strong haunches, silhouette, and short overhangs. Even though the model was heavily disguised, some styling elements were discernible. These include a wide front air intake, LED projector headlights, an integrated roof spoiler, an upright front fascia, an apparent full-width taillight, rear door handles on the C-pillars, and a covered front grille. On top of that, it has a rear-facing tapering roofline, which highlights the vehicle's coupe-SUV design.
The eVX SUV is expected to be around 4,300mm in length, 1,800mm in width, and 1,600mm in height and have a wheelbase of 2,700mm. Plus, it will feature silver-finished multi-spoke alloy wheels.
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Maruti Suzuki eVX: Features and Mechanical Details
In terms of features, the model is likely to come with a 360-degree camera, a two-spoke steering wheel, multiple airbags, adjustable power seats, a rotary drive mode selector, a multifunction steering wheel, a rear-view mirror, and an impressive storage capacity. It might also include a tall dashboard with a floating central digital instrument console, horizontally positioned AC vents, a large touchscreen infotainment unit, a panoramic sunroof, and touch-based AC vent controls.
Maruti Suzuki initially showcased the eVX concept with a robust 60kWh lithium-ion battery pack during its debut. However, specific details regarding the battery unit for the production model were not disclosed. There's speculation that the production version might incorporate a slightly smaller 48kWh battery pack, offering a still impressive 400-kilometre real-world driving range.
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