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Kia’s made-in-India SUV and MPV exports cross 250,000 units | Autocar Professional

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As per data available with industry body SIAM, till end-April 2024, Kia India has dispatched a total of 252,830 units to overseas markets. Till date, Kia India has launched five vehicles in the domestic market – the Seltos midsize SUV, Sonet compact SUV, Carnival MPV (now discontinued), Carens MPV and the all-electric EV6 SUV.

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Maruti Suzuki sees headroom for strong SUV sales growth till 54-55% penetration | Autocar Professional

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India’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki expects the sport utility vehicle segment to continue outpacing the passenger vehicle market growth and says there is headroom for strong growth till the segment’s share in overall passenger vehicles reaches the 54-55% mark. It (SUV growth) should taper around the 54-55% mark, we are a bit away from it.

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Brezza, Fronx SUVs continue to power Maruti sales in January

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 01 Feb 2024, 16:46 PM Maruti Suzuki’s SUV sales is fast catching up with the sale of its compact cars like Baleno, Swift among others. Maruti Suzuki’s sales in India continues to be boosted by the popularity of its SUVs like Fronx, Grand Vitara, Brezza and Jimny.

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Exclusive: Maruti working on two new SUVs to further increase market share | Autocar Professional

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Having grabbed the SUV leadership in the ongoing FY2024 despite being late in the game, Maruti Suzuki India is looking to aggressively fill the key gaps in its portfolio. The entry-level A-SUV (codenamed Y43), which Maruti aims will address all price-points in the segment, is planned to hit the roads in 2026-27.

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Toyota’s compact SUV gamble with the Taisor | Autocar Professional

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This jump is thanks to the Japanese automaker’s global partnership with Suzuki, carefully crafted to navigate the intricacies of the Indian market and swiftly infiltrate segments where its presence was once limited. Toyota’s latest launch, the Urban Cruiser Taisor — a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Fronx — was done bearing these factors in mind.

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Can small car segment bounce back by 2026? Trends suggest otherwise

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 10 May 2024, 13:15 PM The small car segment, which includes the hatchbacks, once ruled the Indian auto industry with nearly half the market share. After the surge of SUVs, … The small car segment, which includes the hatchbacks, once ruled the Indian auto industry with nearly half the market share.

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Rural demand & SUVs propel India’s record-breaking car sales in FY24

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Read more Rapid surges in SUV sales have propelled the growth in rural market sales for all the carmakers in India, while demand for small cars has slumped significantly. lakh passenger vehicles in the CY23, now the Indian auto industry has sold 40 lakh PVs for the first time in a financial year in FY2024, reported Mint.

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