Maruti Suzuki's Manesar plant rolls out its 10 millionth car
What's the story
India's largest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, has achieved a major milestone at its Manesar facility in Haryana. The plant produced its one croreth (10 millionth) vehicle today, a Brezza sub-compact SUV. The achievement highlights the Manesar facility's contribution as Maruti Suzuki's largest production plant in India. The company also has two other facilities in Gurugram and Gujarat.
Record achievement
Setting record among Suzuki's global facilities
The Manesar facility has set a new record by becoming the fastest among Suzuki's global manufacturing facilities to reach the one crore production landmark. The plant, which started operations in October 2006, reached this milestone in around 18 years. It is mainly used for manufacturing Maruti's Arena models such as the Brezza, Ertiga, Dzire, Wagon R, S-Presso, and Celerio.
Facility expansion
A testament to Maruti's manufacturing prowess
Spread across 600 acres, the Manesar facility is one of Maruti Suzuki's largest manufacturing plants. It has an annual production capacity of around nine lakh vehicles. The company is also looking to set up a new facility at Kharkhoda in Sonipat district, which will be its largest yet, spanning 800 acres.
Production capacity
Total production capacity and global ambitions
Maruti Suzuki's total annual production capacity is over 23.5 lakh vehicles spread across its three facilities. Since its entry into India, the company has produced over three crore vehicles. The Manesar facility is integral to Maruti Suzuki's global ambitions as it produces vehicles to be exported to other countries. The Baleno hatchback, the first Maruti car to be exported globally, was produced at this facility.