Buy Before April 8 or Regret Later: Maruti Cars Get Costlier by Up to ₹62,000

Third Price Hike in Three Months

Maruti Suzuki is back with yet another price hike, its third in just three months. Starting April 8, 2025, almost every car in its lineup will cost more, with increases ranging from ₹2,500 to ₹62,000. If you’ve been eyeing a Maruti, this might be your last weekend to get in before the new rates hit.

Biggest Price Jumps This Time

Leading the pack is the Grand Vitara, which sees the steepest jump. Its base price now climbs to nearly ₹11.5 lakh, while top variants may touch ₹20.5 lakh. It’s edging into premium territory now, making it crucial to ask: does it still offer bang for your buck at this price?

The Eeco, known for its practicality and budget-friendly tag, gets costlier by ₹22,500. That might not seem like much, but in the entry-level segment, that’s a significant push upward. The Wagon R also gets a ₹14,000 bump, moving its starting price to around ₹5.54 lakh.

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Family-focused models like the Ertiga and XL6 aren’t spared either, both get dearer by ₹12,500. Meanwhile, the Dzire Tour S, a favourite for fleet buyers, sees a hike of ₹3,000. Even the Fronx, a newer and more affordable crossover, isn’t off the hook, it’ll now cost ₹2,500 more.

What You Can Still Do to Save

These hikes represent an average 3 to 5% increase across Maruti’s portfolio. And for budget-conscious buyers, that’s yet another reason to act fast. Booking your car before April 7 could lock in today’s prices, and some dealers might even offer quick delivery or throw in freebies to move unsold inventory.

Used car platforms like Maruti’s True Value also become more relevant now, offering certified options that sidestep the new price tags. Just make sure to check recall updates, especially if you’re considering an Alto K10. Maruti recently recalled 2,555 units built between July 2023 and February 2024.

It’s Not Just Maruti

This isn’t just a Maruti phenomenon. Hyundai, Tata, and Mahindra have all bumped prices too, but Maruti’s hikes are among the steepest. Across the board, entry-level cars now cost 10 to 15% more than they did in 2023. That’s a tough pill to swallow for first-time buyers.

Should You Still Buy Now?

So what now? The Grand Vitara is getting dangerously close to Creta and Seltos territory. The Wagon R and Eeco are no longer the no-brainer budget picks they used to be. And if you’re trying to future-proof your buy, even minor revisions like the ₹1,500 increase on the Jimny earlier this year could impact long-term resale value.

At the same time, models like the Fronx still make a strong case with relatively smaller hikes. If you want something new and stylish without blowing your budget, that’s still an option worth considering.

Final Thoughts

The bottom line? Car prices are only going one way—up. Frequent, steep hikes are putting pressure on buyers to act fast or risk being priced out. If you’re serious about buying a Maruti, this might be the weekend to lock it in.

Because come April 8, that dream car might still be there, but for a much steeper price.