Maruti Suzuki to make commercial vehicles

New Delhi, July 27: Passenger car market leader Maruti Suzuki Saturday said it would enter the commercial vehicle segment by developing a diesel-powered light commercial vehicle (LCV).

According to the company, it will develop a new version of Suzuki's LCV Carry which will be powered by a diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) engine option.

The company further said that its engineers would require a time period of two years to develop the new product from the existing Carry platform.

The announcement assumes significance as the company is known for its passenger vehicle and vans.

IANS