Maruti Suzuki Embarks on Mission Green Million

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  • April 11, 2020
Maruti Suzuki Embarks on Mission Green Million

Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “Mission Green Million is our commitment to bring advanced powertrain technologies for the Indian customers. In this mission, ‘Make in India’ will be our core philosophy. S-CNG and Smart Hybrid technologies on Maruti Suzuki cars have seen huge acceptance by customers. We have complete faith in the future of Indian automotive market and will accelerate our efforts for electrification of powertrains, with a technology agnostic approach. Our endeavor will be to offer realistic solutions for mass acceptance by customers.”

As a part to realize the Mission Green Million, Maruti Suzuki has showcased Concept Futuro-e: A futuristic, dynamic and stylish coupé SUV concept. Concept Futuro-e demonstrates Maruti Suzuki’s perspective on reimagining future green mobility.

On the global preview, Ayukawa said, “Concept Futuro-e is a design study. It presents possibilities of a new global design language for the SUV segment. The segment has recently seen a tremendous surge in popularity. A coupé styled SUV is a first from Maruti Suzuki stable and we are confident customers will like it.”

Conceptualised and designed by Maruti Suzuki designers, Concept Futuro-e envisages a fresh design interpretation for the SUV segment, with a vision to provide enthralling and engaging design experience for India’s young and aspirational youth.

Concept Futuro-e is defined by its distinctive SUV-coupé silhouette and balanced proportions. The crisp geometric surfaces lend a bold yet stylish presence to Concept Futuro-e.

Vitara Brezza BS-VI Petrol

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has unveiled the all-new Vitara Brezza, equipped with the powerful 1.5 Litre K-series BS-VI petrol engine. The latest version of India’s best-selling compact SUV, the Vitara Brezza, offers enhanced sportiness, bolder looks, stronger stance, premium interiors and a host of new features. Offering a complete package of power, convenience, comfort and premiumness, the all-new Vitara Brezza ensures an enhanced driving experience for customers.

Launched in 2016, the Vitara Brezza became an instant hit as it took the market by storm, emerging as the most awarded compact SUV. Its dominance over the segment is evident from the fact that in less than 4 years of its launch the Vitara Brezza has sold over 500,000 units. Vitara Brezza is the fastest to achieve the milestone in the SUV segment.

Conceptualised and designed by the team at Maruti Suzuki, Vitara Brezza redefined the compact SUV segment with its sporty and glamorous design. It established Maruti Suzuki as a leader in Utility Vehicle segment.

Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “Vitara Brezza created a disruption among compact SUVs. Offering a new dual tone design, class leading features, outstanding fuel efficiency and personalisation options, Vitara Brezza quickly emerged as a segment leader. Keeping up with its strong, urban and premium appeal, the new Vitara Brezza is bolder, sportier and more powerful. We are confident that it will continue the legacy with overwhelming customer response.”

The new Vitara Brezza is powered by the bigger and powerful 1.5 Litre K-series BSVI petrol engine. The new engine delivers a peak power of 77KW@6000 rpm with a top end torque of 138Nm@4400rpm leading to deliver a peppy driving experience. The engine will offer superior NVH characteristics, best-in-class fuel efficiency and an improved cooling performance. (MT)

 

Hyundai Motor India Wholesales Grow 9.1% In November

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported wholesales of 66,840 units in November 2025, up 9.1 percent YoY as against 61,252 units last year.

This includes domestic sales of 50,340 units, up 4 percent YoY and exports of 16,500 units, up 27 percent YoY.

Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director & Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India, said, “Supported by GST 2.0 reforms, we continue to carry forward sales momentum with a year-on-year growth in our monthly domestic sales in November 2025. Further, our commitment to bolstering India’s role as a global manufacturing hub is further solidified with 26.9% year-on-year growth in monthly exports.”

He further added that the all-new Hyundai Venue SUV, the company's first software-defined vehicle in India, has received more than 32,000 bookings within a month of its launch. The new Venue features ccNC infotainment powered by Nvidia.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Reports 28% Sales Growth In November

Toyota

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced its wholesales for November 2025, reporting total sales of 33,752 units, up 28 percent YoY.

This includes 30,085 units sold in the domestic market and 3,667 units exported.

Varinder Wadhwa, Vice-President, Sales–Service–Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “Following a positive festive season supported by the government’s progressive GST reforms, we continue to witness a strong momentum, with a growth of 19 percent. The recent introduction of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Edition and Fortuner Leader Edition has also continued to help us reinforce this growth trajectory, receiving recognition across the country. The innovative initiatives such as the Drum Tao and the launch of the toyota experiential museum (tem) in Bangalore, have been highly appreciated, further strengthening customer engagement and brand connect.”

Kia India Teases Design Of All-New Seltos SUV Ahead Of December 10 Launch

Kia Seltos

Kia India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has released the first teaser of the all-new Kia Seltos SUV, offering a glimpse of its popular model ahead of its world premiere on 10th December.

The teaser shows the SUV’s sharper design language, reflecting an evolution of the Seltos silhouette. The model is redesigned to lead and strengthen Kia’s presence in the growing mid-SUV segment in India.

The all-new Kia Seltos is rooted in Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy. It combines SUV styling with a forward-looking, high-tech character. With new proportions, sharper lines and a muscular stance, the Kia Seltos is positioned to be a visually striking SUV designed for modern Indian lifestyles. Its design merges the rugged spirit of past SUVs with the sleek, aerodynamic sophistication of Kia’s innovations.

The Seltos SUV features proportions, striking cladding and precise surfacing. The new Kia Digital Tiger Face grille dominates the front, complemented by the signature Star Map lighting, echoed at the rear, creating a cohesive and futuristic identity. Details like flush door handles enhance practicality.

Gwanggu Lee, MD & CEO, Kia India, said, "The Seltos has always set benchmarks in the mid-SUV segment, and this new evolution takes it to the next level. The all-new Kia Seltos represents a bold evolution of India’s favourite mid-SUV. Every detail, from its striking design to advanced technology and enhanced performance – has been reimagined around the aspirations of our customers. This teaser gives just a glimpse of what’s to come, and we are thrilled to soon bring this sharper, bolder, and more refined Seltos to the Indian market, continuing to lead and redefine the mid-SUV segment."

Mahindra SUV Sales Grow 22% In November 2025

Mahindra XEV 9S

Mumbai-headquartered automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for November 2025, selling 56,336 SUVs, which was 22 percent higher than the 46,222 units sold last year.

Furthermore, the company sold 24,843 commercial vehicles in the domestic market, clocking a 17 percent YoY growth.

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “In November, we achieved SUV sales of 56,336 units, a growth of 22 percent. The total vehicle sales stand at 92,670 units, a 19 percent year-on-year growth. We also celebrated the one-year anniversary of our Electric Origin SUVs and launched India’s first authentic Electric Origin 7-seater SUV – the XEV 9S - along with the world’s first Formula E-themed special edition SUV, the Mahindra BE 6 Formula E Edition.”