Maruti Suzuki tops utility vehicle segment with 27.53 percent market share in 2017-18

Mumbai: Car major, Maruti Suzuki India today said that company has attained leadership position in utility vehicles sales in the domestic market in 2017-18, with over 27.5 percent market share.

Riding on the success of models like Vitara Brezza, Ertiga and S-Cross, Maruti Suzuki's sale of utility vehicles reached 253,759 units in 2017-18, growing 29.6 percent over previous year sales of 195,741 units, company said in a filing with BSE.

Commenting on the achievement, RS Kalsi, senior executive director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki, said, ''We thank our valued customers for their support. In recent years, the company has systematically widened its utility vehicle portfolio. Each of the offerings is distinctively placed and offers immense value to customers.'' "Our UV range of Vitara Brezza, S-Cross and Ertiga revolve around best of design, technology and experience. Sales of Vitara Brezza increased by 36.7 per cent in 2017-18, while it jumped by 44.4 per cent for S-Cross and 4.1 per cent for Ertiga," he added.

These comprise Maruti Suzuki Arena, Nexa and Commercial channel. The Vitara Brezza and Ertiga brands are sold from Maruti Suzuki Arena, while the S-Cross is available at Nexa showrooms.