Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki has started accepting prelaunch bookings for S-CROSS, India’s first premium crossover. S-CROSS, expected to be launched in early August, will be sold and delivered at the network of NEXA showrooms. NEXA is the new premium automotive experience by Maruti Suzuki and 30 NEXA showrooms will begin operations in the next few weeks.

S-CROSS combines the power and performance of an SUV with the comfort and premiumness of a sedan. Two engine options are available: DDiS 200 and DDiS 320. It is built on a brand new platform and engine and comes packed with features including cruise control, rain-sensing auto wiper, all wheel disc brakes, auto dimming IRVM, HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlamps with auto light-on function and Smartplay infotainment system with reverse parking camera.

The company has registered a rise of 1.8% in its total car sales (Domestic + Export) for the month of June 2015 at 114,756 units, as against 1, 12,773 units in June 2014. The company’s domestic sales rose by 1.6% in June 2015 at 1, 02,626 units, as against 1,00,964 units in corresponding month last year.