- 1,24,150 miniand compact vehicles built

- New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10launched

Maruti Suzuki has been able to increase its monthly production numbers and this is evident in the last two reports filed by the carmaker. Maruti Suzuki produced a total of 1,84,890 units in July 2022 which is relatively higher than the numbers in the last few months. These figures are over 28 per cent higher compared to June 2022.

Under the mini and compact sub-category, the automaker produced 1,24,150 vehicles. This segment is the highest contributor to the brand’s sales and comprises cars such as the Alto, Wagon R, Swift, Baleno, Dzire, and Celerio. Coming to the mid-size segment, the production of Ciaz was ramped up with a total of 2,281 units built. The utility vehicles category, under which the Ertiga, S-Cross, Vitara Brezza, and XL6 are produced, witnessed manufacturing of 53,541 units. With this, the total number of passenger vehicles produced in July 2022 stood at 1,79,972 units.

In other news, Maruti Suzuki has launched the new Alto K10 last week at a starting price of Rs 3.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The entry-level hatchback is available in four variants, six colours, and two gearbox options. The Alto K10 is powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine that generates 66bhp and 89Nm of torque and is mated to a five-speed manual and an AMT unit.