Maruti Suzuki has sold over 1 lakh 'smart hybrid' cars

Maruti Suzuki on Monday said that its 'smart hybrid' cars, Ciaz SHVS and Ertiga SHVS have crossed cumulative sales of 1 lakh units. 

R S Kalsi, Executive Director, Marketing & Sales of Maruti Suzuki said, "Both Ciaz and Ertiga are high on fuel efficiency, come with reduced running costs and lower levels of CO2 emission, thus making these popular among customers."

He added, "The response we have received for SHVS equipped Ciaz and Ertiga encourages us to continue to invest in new technologies that support the environment while benefitting the customers."

Ciaz SHVS was the first smart hybrid vehicle introduced by Maruti in the month of September 2015. 

Maruti said, "SHVS equipped vehicles account for over 60% volume of the two models."

Kalsi said, "As we move towards hybrid and electric cars, we see this as a first important step in this segment."