Maruti Suzuki has crossed 3 crore passenger vehicle sales in India. This is the first time any carmaker in the country has reached this figure. The company achieved this milestone in November 2025, marking over 42 years since it started selling cars in India.
How the Journey Started and Grew Over Time
Maruti Suzuki began its retail journey in 1983, when the first Maruti 800 was delivered to a customer. At that time, owning a car in India was rare. The Maruti 800 helped make personal mobility accessible and affordable for many families.
Growth Timeline
1 crore sales: Took 28 years and 2 months (reached in February 2012)
2 crore sales: Took 7 years and 5 months more
3 crore sales: Took 6 years and 4 months more
This shows how the company has grown faster in recent years as car demand increased and Maruti expanded its lineup.
Top Selling Models Over the Years
Some Maruti Suzuki models have become part of daily life in India.
Alto: Over 47 lakh units sold. Known for affordability and reliability.
WagonR: More than 34 lakh units sold. Popular for space and practicality.
Swift: Over 32 lakh units sold. A strong choice for style and performance.
These three continue to appear among the top monthly bestsellers even today.
Other strong performers include:
Brezza
Fronx
Baleno
Together, these models have helped the brand stay strong in both small car and SUV categories.
Current Lineup and Variants
Maruti Suzuki currently sells 19 models in India.
Across those models, the company offers more than 170 variants with different:
Fuel types (Petrol, CNG, Hybrid)
Gearbox options (Manual, Automatic, AMT)
Maruti’s CNG range has seen strong demand because of lower running costs.
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Focus on SUVs and Future Plans
In recent years, Maruti has increased its focus on SUVs. Models like:
Brezza
Fronx
Grand Vitara
Victoris (newly launched)
have helped the company regain share in the fast-growing SUV market.
The company is now preparing to enter the electric vehicle market.
Its first electric SUV, the e-Vitara, will launch next month.
Exports have also grown with strong demand for Baleno, Fronx, and Jimny (5-door) in international markets.
Statement from the Company
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, said that reaching 3 crore customers is a moment of gratitude. He also pointed out that India still has low car ownership at about 33 cars per 1,000 people, which means there is still large growth potential.
