Recently, Maruti Suzuki achieved a noteworthy milestone by selling 10 lakh automatic cars in India. The top automaker currently provides four automatic gearbox options across 16 models to cater to a wide range of customers. These consist of the Electronic-Continuous Variable Transmission (e-CVT), Advanced 6-speed Automatic Transmission (AT) with paddle shifters positioned on the steering wheel, Auto Gear Shift (AGS) and 4-speed Automatic Transmission (AT). Potential customers embraced the carmaker’s 2014 introduction of the AGS technology. Currently, the company sells 65% of its automated automobiles with AGS technology installed. Although the maker’s hybrid e-CVT gearbox accounts for only 8% of its automatic sales, automatic gearbox (AT) models account for 27% of cumulative sales.
Maruti Suzuki Models with Automatic Transmission Options:
The main contributing regions for Maruti Suzuki’s sales of automatic cars are Delhi & NCR, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, and Kerela. A 5-speed AGS gearbox is available as an option for the Alto K-10, S-Presso, Celerio, WagonR, Ignis, Swift, Dzire, Baleno, and Fronx. There is also a 4-speed automatic gearbox available for the Jimny and Ciaz. The following cars are available with the Advanced 6-speed Automatic gearbox with paddle shifters: the Fronx, Brezza, Ertiga, XL6, and Grand Vitara. The only vehicles with e-CVT technology are the Grand Vitara and the Invicto Intelligent Electric Hybrid.
Comments from Maruti Suzuki:
Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India, Shashank Srivastava, expressed his thoughts on the most recent accomplishment by saying, “At Maruti Suzuki, we are passionate about providing our customers with the best driving experience.” Our goal is to share the “Joy of Mobility” with everyone! With so many possibilities, this spirit has allowed us to democratise automatic gearbox technology. The response we have received from customers has absolutely humbled us. Sales of automated cars have consistently increased at MSIL. By midway through the fiscal year, we are on the verge of reaching the one lakh automated vehicle sales milestone for FY23–24. This is a really amazing accomplishment for us.”
