Maruti Suzuki’s February sales up 8.2 percent to 107,892 units

Maruti Suzuki India has recorded an 8.2 percent growth in its February 2015 sales to 107,892 units (February 2014: 99,758). The Alto and Wagon R sold 39,988 units, up 7.1 percent from 37,342 units in the year-earlier period.

The Swift, Dzire, Ritz and Celerio together sold 42,778 units, up from 45,721 units, a dip of 6.4 percent. The Ciaz sold 5,410 units in the month, taking its aggregate sales since its launch to just over 28,000 units.

In the UV section, the combined sales of the Gypsy and Ertiga sold 5,863 units, up 12 percent over year-earlier month figures.

The Omni and Eeco sold 11,301 units, 13.8 percent over 9,932 units in February 2014.

On the export front, Maruti Suzuki India sold a total of 10,659 units, up 14 percent year on year (February 2014: 9,346). The carmaker’s total sales for February comprising domestic and exports totaled 118,551 units, up 8.7 percent (February 2014: 109,104).

Meanwhile, Maruti is planning to set up a new network of dealerships to sell its premium models. The company plans to rope in both existing and new dealerships for this. Over a year, it plans to open 30 to 55 new dealerships.