Maruti XA Alpha, the New SUV From Maruti India
Maruti Suzuki India, the oldest and the most trusted car maker in the Indian car market is all set to launch a new product in the domestic market. Maruti XA Alpha the new SUV soon to be a part of the Indian SUV segment was showcased earlier at the 2012 Auto Expo held at Pragati Maidan in new Delhi during the month of January. The SUV concept got appreciation from the onlookers and also from the auto aficionados. Maruti Suzuki IndiaâEUR(TM)s presence in the SUV segment is not as strong as in hatchback and sedan segments. MarutiâEUR(TM)s yet another new product which was launched in the month of April, Maruti Ertiga MPV has received a huge response from the customers.
With the launch of Ertiga Maruti has now carved a niche for itself in the MPV segment, thanks to the huge number of bookings Maruti Suzuki India has emerged one of the strong players in the MPV segment. Maruti Suzuki IndiaâEUR(TM)s new compact SUV XA Alpha is an impeccable combination of power and performance; the exteriors of the SUV flaunt ruggedness which is the primary trait of a SUV.
Alpha in the name of the of XA Alpha SUV means the new tinge which the SUV carries. A in the name implies the four meter length of the SUV, the SUV is specially crafted for the customers who wish to own a SUV but due to the expensive options around them they are not able to buy one for themselves. The X in the SUVâEUR(TM)s name indicates that the vehicle belongs to the crossover category. The SUV was unveiled at the Auto Expo was coloured in Lava Red colour that attraction a lot of attention.
Maruti XA Alpha is likely to be powered with a 1.3 litre K Series fiat multi-jet diesel engine. The engine delivers a mileage ranging between 8 to 10 kmpl which is decent enough considering that it is a SUV. However, Maruti will reveal the final mileage figures during the launch time which is slated for this festive season. Five adults can sit comfortably inside the SUV, the SUV will have a wheelbase of 2500mm. Maruti XA Alpha price was one of the reasons the SUV attracted ample attention, as mentioned the price of this compact SUV by Maruti could fall in the range of Rs 7 lakh to Rs 9 lakh. Maruti cars are known as value for money cars, no doubt Maruti offers affordable cars to the people. The cars proffered by MSI are not just affordable but are also easy to maintain that is one big reason it is so popular among the consumers. Maruti at present is only known for its popular hatchbacks like Maruti Alto, Maruti Swift, Maruti Ritz, Maruti A-Star, Maruti WagonR, Maruti Zen Estilo etc.
In sedan segment too the car maker has Maruti Swift Dzire and Maruti SX4 saloons, out of which only the new version of Dzire is registering good number of sales every month. In the UV segment however, the company did not do well of late. But after the launch of Maruti Ertiga things have changed and Maruti is showing potential as a UV maker too. With the development of XA Alpha, the company is moving one step ahead towards leaving behind the image of a low cost hatchback maker and being known as a car maker who can also offer utility vehicles. Maruti XA Alpha will gun straight against other compact SUVs in its segment, though all of them are yet to be launched in India, these cars are Renault Duster and Ford EcoSport. Renault Duster will be launched on July 4th however, there is still confusion regarding the launch of Ford EcoSport. Ford EcoSport could be launched in India either by the festive season of Diwali or by early 2013.
With the launch of Ertiga Maruti has now carved a niche for itself in the MPV segment, thanks to the huge number of bookings Maruti Suzuki India has emerged one of the strong players in the MPV segment. Maruti Suzuki IndiaâEUR(TM)s new compact SUV XA Alpha is an impeccable combination of power and performance; the exteriors of the SUV flaunt ruggedness which is the primary trait of a SUV.
Alpha in the name of the of XA Alpha SUV means the new tinge which the SUV carries. A in the name implies the four meter length of the SUV, the SUV is specially crafted for the customers who wish to own a SUV but due to the expensive options around them they are not able to buy one for themselves. The X in the SUVâEUR(TM)s name indicates that the vehicle belongs to the crossover category. The SUV was unveiled at the Auto Expo was coloured in Lava Red colour that attraction a lot of attention.
Maruti XA Alpha is likely to be powered with a 1.3 litre K Series fiat multi-jet diesel engine. The engine delivers a mileage ranging between 8 to 10 kmpl which is decent enough considering that it is a SUV. However, Maruti will reveal the final mileage figures during the launch time which is slated for this festive season. Five adults can sit comfortably inside the SUV, the SUV will have a wheelbase of 2500mm. Maruti XA Alpha price was one of the reasons the SUV attracted ample attention, as mentioned the price of this compact SUV by Maruti could fall in the range of Rs 7 lakh to Rs 9 lakh. Maruti cars are known as value for money cars, no doubt Maruti offers affordable cars to the people. The cars proffered by MSI are not just affordable but are also easy to maintain that is one big reason it is so popular among the consumers. Maruti at present is only known for its popular hatchbacks like Maruti Alto, Maruti Swift, Maruti Ritz, Maruti A-Star, Maruti WagonR, Maruti Zen Estilo etc.
In sedan segment too the car maker has Maruti Swift Dzire and Maruti SX4 saloons, out of which only the new version of Dzire is registering good number of sales every month. In the UV segment however, the company did not do well of late. But after the launch of Maruti Ertiga things have changed and Maruti is showing potential as a UV maker too. With the development of XA Alpha, the company is moving one step ahead towards leaving behind the image of a low cost hatchback maker and being known as a car maker who can also offer utility vehicles. Maruti XA Alpha will gun straight against other compact SUVs in its segment, though all of them are yet to be launched in India, these cars are Renault Duster and Ford EcoSport. Renault Duster will be launched on July 4th however, there is still confusion regarding the launch of Ford EcoSport. Ford EcoSport could be launched in India either by the festive season of Diwali or by early 2013.
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