Maruti Suzuki has halted the production of three of its CNG car models. The list includes Alto K10 CNG, Celerio CNG, and S-Presso CNG, all of which are among Maruti Suzuki’s best-selling vehicles. However, production of the WagonR CNG model continues.
Reason behind stopping production: Maruti Suzuki has not disclosed the reason behind ceasing production. However, it is speculated that the company aims to assess the existing stock in the market before resuming production. The production of these three CNG cars has been halted only for the month of March. It is anticipated that manufacturing of new vehicles will resume after clearing out the current stock.
WagonR production will continue: Despite discontinuing production of all other CNG cars, Maruti Suzuki continues to manufacture the WagonR CNG model. The high demand for Maruti Suzuki’s WagonR CNG in the Indian market has led the company to maintain production of this particular model.
car manufacturers plan: Car manufacturers often implement such strategies to monitor the availability of their products in the market and streamline production accordingly. This approach is especially useful for vehicles with immediate delivery requirements. Dealers prefer to hold these cars in stock to fulfill bookings promptly. However, due to the production halt, dealers may experience delays in receiving these cars.
The WagonR’s Popularity: Given the widespread popularity of the WagonR, Maruti Suzuki has opted to continue production of the 1.0-liter CNG model. The strong demand for this car in the Indian automobile market underscores its appeal among consumers.