More enquiries for hatchbacks post easing of lockdown, says Maruti Suzuki

The company expects greater offtake from first-time buyers seeking functionality than from existing car owners wanting to upgrade

The country's largest passenger car maker Maruti Suzuki has said that a few days after it started sales after the easing of the lockdown, it is seeing more enquiries for hatchbacks than for sedans or SUVs. The company expects greater offtake by first time buyers seeking functionality than by existing car owners wanting to upgrade, during these difficult times. 

While the company used to report bookings of around 4,000-5,000 cars every day prior to the imposition of the lockdown on March 24, following the partial lifting of restrictions, it has received some 6,000 bookings within a week. 

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