When did Maruti 800 launch?
14th December, 1983
Launched at a price of just Rs 47,500, the Maruti 800 later became India’s best-selling car and also, the proud face of Indian Motoring! 14th December, 1983 marked the birth of the iconic Maruti 800 that has remained one of the most successful cars India has ever seen!
Who invented Maruti 800?
The Maruti Suzuki 800 is a small city car that was manufactured by Maruti Suzuki in India from 1983 to 2014. The first generation (SS80) was based on the 1979 Suzuki Alto and had an 800 cc F8B engine, hence the moniker….Maruti 800.
| Maruti Suzuki 800 | |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,440 mm (56.7 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 |
What was the price of Maruti 800 in 1983?
In 1983, the original Maruti 800 was priced at Rs 48,000 but customers were willing to pay more than Rs 1 lakh for this new ‘futuristic’ car.
Why was Maruti 800 successful?
Besides the value for money it offered, Maruti 800’s popularity was also ascribed to its ease of maintenance. This was in stark contrast with its contemporaries at the time, which faced a lot of maintenance issues. In fact a properly maintained Maruti 800 would easily fetch a seller nearly ₹2 lakh – ₹3 lakh even today.
Who was the founder of Maruti?
Government of India
Maruti Suzuki
| Formerly | Maruti Udyog Limited |
|---|---|
| Founder | Government of India |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
| Area served | India |
| Key people | R. C. Bhargava (Chairman) Kenichi Ayukawa (Managing Director & CEO) |
Who introduced Maruti in India?
Suzuki Motor Corporation
In 1982 a JV was signed between Government of India and Suzuki Motor Corporation. It was in 1983 that the India’s first affordable car, Maruti 800, a 796 cc hatch back was launched as the company went into production in a record time of 13 month.
Who brought Maruti in India?
Maruti Suzuki
| Formerly | Maruti Udyog Limited |
|---|---|
| Founder | Government of India |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
| Area served | India |
| Key people | R. C. Bhargava (Chairman) Kenichi Ayukawa (Managing Director & CEO) |
Which is Tata Motors first car?
And that is because the very first Tata car, which was named as Tata Sierra, arrived as not only the first Sports Utility Vehicle of India but was, in fact, the first automobile ever to be designed and built in India.
What was the birth date of Maruti 800?
14th December, 1983 marked the birth of the iconic Maruti 800 that has remained one of the most successful cars India has ever seen! What was called a ‘people’s car’ at that point of time was no less than a dream for the Indian masses as it had come to fulfill their dream of owning a car, more so in an affordable package.
Which is the first generation Maruti Suzuki 800?
Maruti Suzuki 800 was a small city car that was manufactured by Maruti Suzuki in India from 1983 to 2014. The first generation (SS80) was based on the 1979 Suzuki Alto and had an 800 cc F8B engine, hence the moniker.
What was the original grille of Maruti 800?
The original grille that was introduced in 1986 was a horizontal slat grille with ‘Maruti 800’ monogram at the right hand corner. This grille was replaced by a mesh grille with the Maruti Logo on the centre in October 1994. Also, the bonnet opener that was placed on the bonnet was replaced by an ejection button inside of the car.
Is the Maruti 800 still on sale in India?
By 2005, Maruti had planned to phase out the 800 around 2010. but it was still on sale in October 2011. Its main competitor is the cheaper Tata Nano (123,000 compared to 184,641 rupees) which has an 8 percent smaller exterior size and a noisier engine with less torque.