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Maruti Suzuki Expands Kharkhoda Plant for SUV Growth
Maruti Suzuki is expanding its Kharkhoda plant in Haryana to make more SUVs like the Brezza and Fronx.
Right now, they can make 5 lakh cars a year there, but they plan to double that.
This will help them sell more cars because there aren't enough right now.
The Brezza is very popular, but they can't make enough to meet demand.
They just updated the Brezza with new features to make it more appealing.
The company is also facing competition from other SUVs like the Tata Nexon and Hyundai Venue.
With more cars being made, they hope to sell more and keep up with what people want.
Maruti Suzuki is expanding its Kharkhoda plant to boost SUV production.
Current annual production capacity is 5 lakh vehicles, aiming for 10 lakh units.
Brezza sales rose 38% in the first quarter of FY27 despite supply constraints.
The Brezza has been refreshed with a turbo-petrol engine and underbody-mounted CNG tank.
Competition in the compact SUV segment includes Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and Kia Sonet.
- Who
- Maruti Suzuki
- What
- Expanding Kharkhoda manufacturing facility to boost SUV production
- Where
- Kharkhoda, Haryana, India
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Why
- To strengthen position in India's SUV market and ease supply constraints
Supply Constraints
Market Demand
Inventory Levels
Supply Constraints
Limited inventory of Brezza at dealerships, with only seven days of stock at the beginning of January.
Market Demand
High customer demand for Brezza, with sales rising 38% in the first quarter of FY27.
Production Capacity
Supply Constraints
Production limitations due to initial capacity constraints at the Kharkhoda plant.
Market Demand
Expanded production capacity to meet growing market demand and improve vehicle availability.
Key facts
- Current Annual Production Capacity
- 5 lakh vehicles
- Future Annual Production Capacity
- 10 lakh units at Kharkhoda plant
- Overall Production Goal
- 4 million vehicles annually
- Current Monthly Sales of Brezza
- 15,000 units
- Recent Model Refresh
- Brezza with turbo-petrol engine and underbody-mounted CNG tank
Quotes
Partho Banerjee
Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales at Maruti Suzuki
“"Believe me, when you came in April, I said I will have some additional vehicles and you will see things improve."”
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