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Maruti flags off A-Star from Mundra

NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) on Saturday dispatched its first export consignment of newly-launched world strategic model A-Star from Mundra Port in Gujarat.

Flagging off the pilot consignment of 1,534 A-Star cars for export to the U.K. and Italy, MSIL Managing Director and CEO Shinzo Nakanishi said the first shipment of A-Star was historic as it not only represented Suzuki’s re-entry into the European small car market but also put India on the world map as a global hub for manufacturing and exporting small cars. “We are delighted to partner Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Limited and NYK Line for this important initiative. Maruti Suzuki has ambitious plans for exports. We have the technology, skills and manufacturing capabilities to build global quality cars for international markets.

However, to match our export ambitions, we needed infrastructure support like a dedicated car terminal. With this initiative and with partners such as MPSEZL and NYK, we have confidence that our export volumes would grow manifold.

It is indeed a big leap in automotive logistics for India,” he added.

MSIL unveiled the Suzuki world strategic model A-Star in mid-November last year. The car has been tastefully designed keeping in mind the European and Indian customers.

The compact car with a brand new design is also one of the finest in terms of environment friendliness. Maruti Suzuki is looking forward to increase its export volumes manifold and enhance its presence in Europe through A-Star.

This marks Suzuki re-enters European small car market.

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