Maruti sells 5 lakh BS-VI vehicles

The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said its BS-VI compliant vehicles have reached cumulative sales of 5 lakh units ahead of the implementation of emission norms from April 1. The company is now offering 10 models with BS-VI compliant petrol engines, Maruti Suzuki said in a statement. “This achievement reaffirms the growth potential of new engines and technologies in India,” MSIL Managing Director & CEO Kenichi Ayukawa said. He further said, “Early introduction of the BS-VI compliant engine in our popular models represents our commitment to the government’s vision for clean and green environment.” PTI