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While many continue to incorrectly believe the Wagon R-category Suzuki Cervo from Japan will serve as the Maruti 800 replacement, Autocar India has stated that the company is working on a sub ...
For me, the first Maruti 800 or the SS80 was the OG, the real deal. It had mainly Japanese parts and compared to the next-gen 800 or SB308 that came in 1986, it had sharper handling and felt ...
Regulations and affordability have come in the way of what was once the entry-point for the first-time car buyer ...
Osamu Matsuda was born in Gero, Japan, on January 30, 1930. ... The venture launched the Maruti 800 in December 1983, which became an instant hit. Maruti, now a Suzuki Motor unit, ...
The Maruti 800 hatchback — an upgraded model from 1997, was Imtiaz Ali's first car. Back in 2020 during the lockdown, the director managed to dig out an old picture of him in the driver's seat.
Osamu Suzuki was the architect behind Suzuki Motor’s transformation into a global automotive powerhouse. He is best known for ...
Osamu Suzuki took his wife's surname, in accordance with the Japanese custom when there are no male heirs. ... the venture rolled out the Maruti 800 small car which was an instant hit.
The Maruti Suzuki Alto, succeeding the iconic 800, took its name from the Suzuki Alto, a famed model in Japan. Rising during India's hatchback craze, it faced tough competition but prevailed through ...
The first car, the Maruti 800 hatchback based on the Alto, was launched in 1983, becoming an instant success. Today, Maruti Suzuki majority-held by Suzuki Motor, still commands roughly 40% of ...
The first car, the Maruti 800 hatchback based on the Alto, was launched in 1983, becoming an instant success. Today, Maruti Suzuki (MRTI.NS) , opens new tab , majority-held by Suzuki Motor, still ...
In this depressing scenario, the Maruti 800 was the messianic Shahrukh Khan, a flavour of Jannat and not just Mannat. For starters, it was lovably stylish and alarmingly efficient.