Maruti Suzuki Opens 200th Nexa Studio, Targets 600 Outlets in India by FY2031

Maruti Suzuki has reached a significant milestone by opening its 200th Nexa Studio outlet in Kharkhoda, Haryana. The Nexa Studio concept offers a compact, integrated facility for sales and service, catering to the evolving demands of customers, particularly in semi-urban areas.

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Maruti Suzuki Opens 200th Nexa Studio, Targets 600 Outlets in India by FY2031

Maruti Suzuki has announced that it has opened its 200th Nexa Studio outlet in India. Sharing this update the automaker shared that the 200th Nexa studio milestone outlet is located in Kharkhoda, Haryana; which is also very close to the company’s manufacturing facility in the state.

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What models are sold through Nexa outlets?

Nexa outlets sell models like Ignis, Baleno, Fronx, Grand Vitara, XL6, Jimny, and Invicto. This premium channel was introduced to provide a superior car buying experience and caters to a growing segment of customers seeking premium vehicles. The Nexa lineup has been crucial in contributing to Maruti Suzuki's sales, especially in tier-II and tier-III markets.

How has Maruti Suzuki's service network evolved?

Maruti Suzuki's service network has grown significantly, reaching over 5,640 service touchpoints across 2,818 cities. This includes various formats like Arena and Nexa workshops, enhancing customer convenience and service accessibility. The company aims to continuously expand this network to meet growing demand and ensure a hassle-free ownership experience for its customers.

What is the significance of Nexa's expansion in semi-urban areas?

The expansion of Nexa Studios into semi-urban areas reflects Maruti Suzuki's commitment to cater to aspirational customers who desire a premium car buying experience. This strategy aims to tap into a growing segment of consumers in these regions, ensuring that they have access to premium models and services without having to travel to urban centers.

What is the role of Nexa in Maruti Suzuki's EV strategy?

Nexa plays a crucial role in Maruti Suzuki's electric vehicle (EV) strategy by exclusively retailing models like the e Vitara. As the demand for EVs grows, particularly in tier-II and tier-III cities, the Nexa network aims to enhance accessibility and promote the adoption of electric vehicles in these markets, contributing to Maruti's overall EV sales.

How does Nexa enhance customer experience compared to traditional dealerships?

Nexa enhances customer experience by providing a premium, integrated facility that combines sales, service, and spare parts under one roof. This approach offers a standardized retail experience, lower investment for dealer partners, and a focus on customer comfort, making it a more appealing option compared to traditional dealerships that may not provide the same level of service or ambiance.

The information shared by Maruti Suzuki highlights that the Nexa network has expanded to over 740 outlets spanning over 530 cities in the country. The automaker also shared an insight which outlines that it is targeting to open 600 Nexa Studio outlets by FY2031, further increasing its focus on tier-II, tier-III and semi-urban markets.
Launched in July 2015, Nexa was positioned as a separate premium retail channel. Within its first year, it had established 100 outlets across 94 cities. In FY2024-25, Nexa recorded sales of over 5.4 lakh vehicles, accounting for nearly 30 per cent of Maruti Suzuki’s total domestic volumes. Maruti Suzuki's portfolio retailed via Nexa includes models like - Ignis, Baleno, Fronx, Grand Vitara, XL6, Jimny, Invicto and the recently introduced e Vitara.

What is Nexa Studio?

Maruti Suzuki introduced the Nexa Studio back in August 2024, it is designed for markets where setting up a full-scale Nexa dealership may not be feasible. Unlike conventional satellite showrooms, these outlets operate as integrated facilities offering sales, service and spare parts under one roof. The smaller footprint lowers investment requirements for dealer partners while maintaining the brand’s standardised retail experience.
Now the expansion of Nexa Studios is coming at a point where Maruti Suzuki is starting to scale its electric vehicle portfolio. The e Vitara is retailed exclusively through Nexa outlets and the company indicates that tier-II and tier-III cities currently contribute around 10 percent of overall EV sales in the Indian passenger vehicle market.
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “NEXA stands for innovation, design, and premium ownership experience. The rapid expansion of NEXA Studios demonstrates our commitment to make this experience accessible to our aspirational customers in semi-urban areas. There is a growing segment of customers in these areas who are desirous of a premium car buying experience. To cater to their needs, we are happy to expand our NEXA footprint to such locations. We are thankful to our dealer partners and customers for their trust and enthusiasm that continue to drive NEXA’s growth story. With their support, we aim to take the total number of NEXA Studio outlets to 600, by the end of FY 2030-31.
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