GST Rate Cut: Maruti Swift, Dzire, Baleno, Fronx and Brezza Prices Reduced By Up To ₹1.10 Lakh

As per the news reports, Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, has announced significant price reductions following the GST rate cut. The revised prices, effective from September 22, apply across both Arena and Nexa dealerships. Prospective buyers will now see price benefits ranging from ₹46,000 to about ₹1.10 lakh, depending on the model.

Maruti Arena Car Price Reduction: Swift, Dzire, Brezza 

Maruti Suzuki’s Arena range has witnessed sizeable reductions, making popular hatchbacks and sedans more affordable.

• Alto K10: ₹52,910
• S-Presso: ₹52,143
• WagonR: ₹63,911
• Celerio: ₹62,845
• Eeco: ₹67,929
• Swift: ₹80,966
• Dzire: ₹86,892
• Brezza: ₹48,207
• Ertiga: ₹46,224

The Arena network has more than 4,000 showrooms nationwide.

Maruti Nexa Car Price Reduction

The Nexa portfolio has also benefitted from the GST revision, with the Fronx seeing the steepest cut at ₹1,10,384.

• Ignis: ₹69,240
• Baleno: ₹80,667
• Fronx: ₹1,10,384
• Jimny: ₹51,052
• Grand Vitara: ₹67,724
• XL6: ₹51,155
• Invicto: ₹61,301

Nexa models are sold through a network of over 700 showrooms across the country.

Impact Of GST 2.0 On Car Prices

Under the GST 2.0 framework, internal combustion engine and hybrid cars now fall into simplified tax slabs of 18% and 40%.

• Hatchbacks, compact sedans and compact SUVs are taxed at 18%.
• Larger cars and luxury models are taxed at 40%.

No compensation cess is applicable under this revised structure.

Comparison With GST 1.0

Earlier, under GST 1.0:

• All cars attracted a 28% GST.
• A compensation cess of 1% to 22% was added based on vehicle specifications.
• The overall tax burden ranged between 29% and 50%.

The new GST 2.0 system simplifies taxation and eliminates the cess component.

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Pricing Of Newly Launched Model

The newly launched Victoris, sold through Arena dealerships, has been priced in line with the revised GST rates.

Conclusion

The GST rate cut has created a direct impact on car prices, making Maruti Suzuki models such as Swift, Dzire, Baleno, Fronx and Brezza more affordable by up to ₹1.10 lakh. 

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