Maruti Suzuki has announced the launch of the Maruti M800 Uniq - a special edition of the Maruti 800, the car that put India behind the wheel in the 80s.
Limited Edition or not, the M800 Uniq is the last gasp from the car that many thought would never survive so many years, and so many newer models. Maruti Suzuki’s own Alto overtook the M800 in sales a couple of years back.
So what is the M800 Uniq all about?
Here are the new ‘features’– new body graphics, beige upholstery, door trims with fabric patch, smart (smart?) lower console box, rear package tray, and dome decals here and there. No non-AC cars, all Uniq 800s will be air-conditioned.
The Maruti M800 Uniq will come at an extra cost of Rs 5,200 over the regular Maruti 800 AC, which is Rs 2,11,176 (ex-showroom Delhi).
Mind you, the Maruti 800 after all these years, is still a practical little car in the small towns and villages. It is extremely reliable, service and repairs are dirt-cheap, and if all you need is point-to-point transportation, it really is a practical choice.
We don’t think anyone who had decided to buy an Alto would step back now and buy an 800 Uniq. That is not what Maruti Suzuki is looking for either. A few people for whom the Alto looked a bit too expensive, and would have gone for the 800 anyway, would be tempted to buy the M800 Uniq. A little push in sales, perhaps.
nitin gipta said on Monday, August 4, 2008, 7:36
well really this nomen bying any of maruti’s car having no improvement at ,can anybody tell maruti india there is technology like abs,ebd,airbags are thier,why dont fellow in maruti working think off these tech,for there there model’s.please guys stop making 3,00,00 rupees cars(car or i can say box iwth safty feature). please stopppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp.
Rajkumar Sharma said on Monday, August 4, 2008, 12:23
really uniq is beautiful
I wamt to purchase. What Max. discount you can offer.
Kula Kamal Senapati said on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 6:42
I need the specification and broucher of your latest Maruti 800 uniq.
vivek gupta said on Thursday, August 7, 2008, 7:38
sir i am a mechanical engineer and now i am a fresher and sir i have a com plained to you that you dont give the opportunity to the fresher. sir i have all the quality but i do not have experience so if you try to test me then please call me. my no is (09251939009,9219127530)
AMIT SINGH THAKUR said on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 10:21
DEAR READER,
INDEED MARUTI SUZUKI IS THE CAR BRAND IN INDIA… I WOULD SUGGEST UR MARKETING & SALES DEPT. THAT IF SOME KIND OF DEMONSTRATION OF CARS IS MADE AVAILABLE AT CORPORATE USER END THE SALES WOULD IMPROVE. APART FROM THIS IF BETTER KIND / LUCRATIVE DISCOUNTS / SCHEMES ARE OFFERED OTHER THAN WHAT USUALLY ARE GIVEN THEN I BET U CAN PICK TREMENDOUS SALE.
INFACT I AM PLANNING TO BUY M800 AC DUO BUT SINCE NO CONCRETE SOLUTION IS GIVEN TO ME TILL DATE I FIND OTHER CARS BENEFITING….
Sachin Desai said on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 21:17
Hi,
I m very happy that MARUTI CO. allways thinks about MEDAL CLASS people, and on that bases u prepar a car for us and the price of cars are allso comfortable, thanks so much from me and all MEDAL CLASS people.
May god bless you.
Prince said on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 9:48
I have bought a Marti 800 Uniq ( Perl Silver)….the car is good in terms of interior and exterior…with added features….
Can some one tell me why that Steering, Gear and clutch padel are little bit hard in Marti 800 uniq…
Regards
Prince…