Maruti Suzuki recently opened its 3,500th sales outlet in India alongside the opening of its latest NEXA outlet in Hyderabad.

India’s largest passenger car maker operates in 2,250 cities across the country. The company claims that the recent milestone makes it the only car company in the country with such an extensive network.

From 2017 to 2019, Maruti Suzuki added an average of about 300 stores per year. However, growth has slowed during the pandemic, causing the company to add just 100 stores a year. It passed the 3,000-store milestone in 2020 and now has 3,445 stores as of April 1, 2022.

The milestone also coincides with Suzuki’s 40th anniversary in India. “Our multi-channel sales network helps us meet the needs of various market segments and enhances customer trust in our brand,” said Hisashi Takeuchi, MD and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India.

He further added that a product portfolio with strong hybrids and an extensive sales and service network provides the company with a strong base to connect with customers.

Takeuchi also added, “In India, only 3% of the population owns a car, which allows us to grow and provide mobility to those who aspire to a four-wheeler. We want to make this possible for as many people as possible.” Services can be ‘the joy of moving, and expanding our distribution network is a step in that direction.”