The GST reforms that came into effect on Monday are set to benefit both car buyers and automakers. With the revised tax rates, cars have become more affordable for a wider range of customers.
This could boost sales volumes and bring higher revenue for companies. Following the GST cuts, carmakers have announced price reductions across their models.
Popular SUVs like Tata Punch and Maruti Fronx have received price cuts of up to ₹85,000 and ₹1,12,600 respectively.
Their rivals, Hyundai Exter and Maruti Ignis, have also become cheaper by up to ₹89,209 and ₹71,300 respectively.
Price Reductions
Tata Punch – Up to ₹85,000
Maruti Fronx – Up to ₹1,12,600
Hyundai Exter – Up to ₹89,209
Maruti Ignis – Up to ₹71,300
Tata Punch
The Tata Punch now starts from ₹5.49 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine, available with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT gearbox.
A CNG version with a 5-speed manual is also offered. Punch is one of the top-selling SUVs in the country.
Maruti Fronx
The Maruti Fronx now starts at ₹6,84,900 (ex-showroom). It comes with two engine choices: a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol (also offered with a CNG kit) and a 1-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine.
Transmission options include a 5-speed MT, 6-speed AT, and 5-speed AMT.
Hyundai Exter
The Hyundai Exter is now priced from ₹5,68,033 (ex-showroom). It is Hyundai India’s smallest SUV, powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine.
Customers can choose between a 5-speed MT and a 5-speed AMT. A factory-fitted CNG option is also available for better fuel efficiency.
Maruti Ignis
The Maruti Ignis now starts from ₹5,35,100 (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 83PS and 113Nm.
Transmission choices include a 5-speed MT and 5-speed AMT. The Ignis is sold through Maruti’s premium dealership network, Nexa.
