KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- GST cut and festive offers bring savings up to Rs 1.7 lakh across Maruti's portfolio
- Popular models like Swift, WagonR, Brezza, and Dzire get the biggest benefits.
The recent GST rate cut on passenger vehicles by the Government of India has pushed every manufacturer to reduce prices. Maruti Suzuki, the biggest manufacturer in India, has also announced GST benefits for their customers. But the question remains: What does it mean for their customers? And how much is the price reduction? let's get into the details. However, before moving into the details, make sure to join the 91Wheels WhatsApp community to never miss out on any automotive updates.
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Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki has also joined the growing list of manufacturers passing on the full benefit of the recent GST cut. Thanks to the recent reduction of GST from 28% to 18% and this, combined with festive season discounts, makes this a very tempting offer for the buyers, with discounts getting up to Rs 1.7 lakh for models like Swift, WagonR, Brezza and Dzire. Here's a detailed list of price reduction:-
| Model | GST Benefit (Approx.) | Festive + Exchange Bonus | Total Savings (Up to) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto K10 | Rs 70,000+ | Rs 60,000+ | Rs 1.3-1.4 lakh |
| S-Presso | Rs 73,000 | Rs 61,000 | Rs 1.3 lakh+ |
| WagonR | Rs 81,000+ | Rs 70,000 | Rs 1.5 lakh+ |
| Celerio | Rs 80,000+ | Rs 65,000 | Rs 1.4 lakh+ |
| Swift | Rs 1.0 lakh+ | Rs 70,000 | Rs 1.7 lakh+ |
| Eeco | Rs 74,000 | Rs 45,000 | Rs 1.1 lakh+ |
| Dzire | Rs 1.1 lakh+ | Rs 5,000 | Rs 1.1 lakh+ |
| Ertiga | Rs 72,000 | Rs 7,500 | Rs 80,000 (approx.) |
| Brezza | Rs 75,000 | Rs 55,000 | Rs 1.2 lakh+ |
With the GST and festive offers overlapping, Maruti Suzuki has timed its pricing strategy perfectly. September marks the beginning of the festive buying season in India, when car sales traditionally experience a sharp increase. By lowering entry barriers across its most successful products, Maruti is not just boosting demand but also creating tough competition for Hyundai, Tata, and Mahindra.
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Verdict
The recent GST rate cut, coupled with festive discounts, has made Maruti Suzuki's lineup significantly more affordable. With savings up to Rs 1.7 lakh on best-sellers like Swift, WagonR, Dzire, and Brezza, Maruti has smartly positioned itself to dominate the festive season. For buyers, this is the perfect time to bring home a new car, as the deals are among the most attractive in recent years.
