Maruti Suzuki rolls out ten-millionth car

Joins the coveted club across the globe

March 16, 2011 12:51 am | Updated November 17, 2021 02:44 am IST - CHENNAI:

Maruti Suzuki currently offers a wide range of 16 passenger vehicle models in India. Photo: Special Arrangement

Maruti Suzuki currently offers a wide range of 16 passenger vehicle models in India. Photo: Special Arrangement

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday rolled out ten millionth car. The historic ten-millionth car, a metallic breeze blue coloured WagonR VXi (Chassis No 243899) rolled out from the company's Gurgaon plant.

With this landmark achievement, Maruti Suzuki becomes the only Indian car company that makes its entry into the select club of automobile manufacturers across the globe which have crossed this milestone, says a release.

On the occasion, Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India said, “As we reach this historic landmark, we thank our founding partners who laid a solid foundation of values and practices. We thank our customers who have brought us this far. The commitment of employees and continued strong support of business associates has played a critical role all through the journey.

“Their enthusiasm and commitment is especially reflected in manufacturing around 5 million units just in the last six years. Today is a day of pride for the full Maruti Suzuki family.”

Maruti Suzuki currently offers a wide range of 16 passenger vehicle models in India. The company is the largest car maker with over 45 per cent share in the passenger vehicle market. With two manufacturing facilities and a combined manufacturing capacity of one million cars a year, Maruti Suzuki currently produces over 1.2 million units annually.

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