Maruti shifts Dzire production to Gujarat to create space for new launches

Plans a slew of new SUV models over the next few years as it seeks to take on the competition by straddling the segment with multiple \offerings at varied price points

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has shifted the production of the Dzire, one of its highest-selling models, from the Manesar facility to Suzuki Motor Gujarat’s (SMG’s) plant in Ahmedabad.

This is because it seeks to free up space for new models at its Manesar plant, said people in the know.

On average, MSIL produces close to 1,000 units of the Dzire a day.

SMG is a 100-per cent subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation. It acts as a contract manufacturer for MSIL and was established in March 2014.

In a bid to take on the competition, MSIL is planning to introduce models of sport utility vehicles