Maruti Suzuki introduces Super Carry, forays into LCV Light segment

Maruti Suzuki Super Carry

Maruti’s Tata Ace rival launched, Super Carry to take on Maxximo and Ace Mega.

India’ largest passenger vehicle maker Maruti Suzuki has officially entered into the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segment with the launch of Super Carry.

The sales will start towards the end of August and the vehicle will be Initially sold in three cities – Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Ludhiana.

Super Carry is high on performance and strength, comes with bigger loading area and better safety features. It comes with Maruti Suzuki’s reliability and assurance of unmatched after-sales support. The Company has invested about Rs. 300 Crores towards the development of Super Carry.

Super Carry will be available in diesel fuel option and two preferred colours: Superior White and Silky Silver.

Outlining the attributes of the Super Carry, Mr R.S Kalsi, Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki said,

“Super Carry is designed and developed basis detailed research and understanding of customer requirements. It offers best of both the worlds –power and strength as well as carrying capacity. We are confident Super Carry will enhance the profitability of our customers.”

He added, “Super Carry will be initially available for sale in three cities: Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Ludhiana. It will be retailed through a dedicated ‘Commercial’ sales channel.”

Performance

Super Carry is powered by the 793 cc light weight and compact, 2-cylinder diesel engine. with a peak power of 24 KW @ 3500 RPM and max torque of 75 NM @ 2000 RPM.

The compact engine is mated with the 5-speed manual transmission and offers high fuel efficiency of 22.07 Km per litre with a maximum speed of 80 Kmph. The pick-up truck offers a payload of 740 Kg in all terrains.

Comfort & Convenience ffeatures

There is no power steering available and the vehicle is equipped with a lighter steering wheel, contributing to effortless drive even at full load.

The driver’s cabin is ergonomically designed with features like flat and extended co-passenger seat with thick glass fibre heat shield for better heat insulation and NVH, well positioned gear lever.

Super Carry comes with a decent list of features which include mobile charging socket, dual assist grip, odometer, trip meter, fuel meter, and digital clock, besides provision for a stereo.

A few other features include integrated rain guard, readily openable sliding back window glass, and conveniently located spare wheel carrier for ease in replacement.

Interior has been designed with multi-purpose storage spaces, lockable glove box and bottle holder for driver and co-driver keeping in mind the practical usage.

Safety features

Super Carry is fitted with front disc brake and Load Sensing Proportioning Valve (LSPV) braking system that provides better stability during braking.

Bigger and wider wind screen, ORVMs (driver & co-driver), additional rear reflectors, headlamp leveller and robust packaging of electrical parts enhance the safety of the occupant.

Super Carry is offered with a warranty of 2 years / 72,000 KM (whichever is earlier). Maruti Suzuki has set up exclusive sales channel for selling Super Carry.

Specifications

Length 3800 mm Max Power 24 KW @ 3500 rpm
Width 1562 mm Max Torque 75 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Height 1868 mm Wheel Base 2110 mm
Tyre Size 145R 12LT 8PR Minimum Ground Clearance (unladen) 160 mm
Payload capacity 740 Kg

Price (Ex-showroom, Rs)

Ahmedabad Kolkata Ludhiana

4,03,000

4,11,000

4,01,000

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