10 Forgotten Maruti Suzuki Cars in India: From Versa to Esteem

If there is one carmaker that was able to capture the attention of the Indian automotive market, it is Maruti Suzuki. Out of every ten cars you see on Indian streets, more than six of them belong to Maruti Suzuki. Maruti Suzuki is one of those carmakers who made buying cars affordable and engaging in India. Here are the top ten forgotten Maruti Suzuki cars in India.

Maruti Suzuki Zen D  

The Maruti Suzuki Zen D was one such car that still amazes a majority of Indians. The Maruti Suzuki Zen D is the diesel variant of Zen. However, the car was not able to gain as much exposure as the company assumed.

Maruti Suzuki Zen Carbon and Steel

The Maruti Suzuki Zen Carbon and Steel made people fall in love with the car's built specs. The Maruti Suzuki Zen Carbon and Steel was a three-door version of the original Zen and became pretty popular.

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Maruti Suzuki Versa

Well, the Maruti Suzuki Versa was the predecessor to the Eeco. Maruti Suzuki Versa was launched with a lot of fanfare. But it failed to grab the attention of the buyers.

Maruti Suzuki A-Star

Take a first look at the Maruti Suzuki A-Star, and you will fall in love with its cuteness. To rival the popular Hyundai i10, the company launched the Maruti Suzuki A-Star. However, the car failed in terms of sales.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno Altura

In case you don't know, the modern-day Baleno is the main reason behind the company's recent popularity. But are you aware of Maruti Suzuki Baleno Altura? It was a station wagon but failed to gain popularity in the Indian market.

Maruti Suzuki Ritz

The Maruti Suzuki Ritz is still a popular car among many people. The Maruti Suzuki Ritz can still be seen on Indian roads because of its powerful performance and comfortable driving experience.

Maruti Suzuki Omni

The Maruti Omni was popular as the kidnappers' car. But jokes apart, you can still see Maruti Omni ferrying sick people on ambulances. The Omni was discontinued in 2019 on the grounds of emission norms.

Maruti Suzuki Esteem

The Maruti Suzuki Esteem was the first car in the Indian market which introduced a luxury sedan. The Maruti Suzuki Esteem was a successful car that can still be seen in many corners of the nation.

Maruti Suzuki 800

The Maruti 800 can still be seen in a majority of remote areas in India. To be precise, this was the first car that introduced the concept of the hatchback in India. Maruti 800 was introduced in the Indian market in 1986. However, the production of Maruti 800 was stopped in 2014.  

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

To be precise, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara was the first SUV launched by the carmaker. However, as the price was pretty high, people didn't pay much attention to the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.

So these are the ten forgotten Maruti Suzuki cars in India.