Maruti Suzuki reports 17.6% growth in sales of passenger vehicles at 163,656 units in October | Economic Times

New Delhi: The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki Sunday reported a 17.6% growth in sales of passenger vehicles at 163,656 units in October. Sales of mini cars Alto and S-Presso dipped 0.3% to 28,462 units, those of compact cars (WagonR, Celerio, Baleno, Ignis, Swift, DZire, Tour S) grew 26.6% to 95,067 units in the month under review. Demand for midsize sedan Ciaz crashed 40% to 1,422 units. Wholesale volumes of utility vehicles (Vitara Brezza, Ertiga, XL6, S-Cross) were up 9.9% to 25,396 units. Sales of vans too increased 32.9% to 13,309 units. The company sold 3,169 units of light commercial vehicle Super Carry last month, which is an increase of 30.5% over the year-ago period. “The company remains committed to the health, safety and well-being of all members across the value chain. All manufacturing, sales and service operations continue to take place fully consistent with all safety requirements for employees and customers”, Maruti Suzuki said in a statement.