Introduction
Maruti Arena new prices are now effective after the GST 2.0 change, lowering ex-showroom tags on S-Presso, Alto K10, Swift, Dzire, Brezza, and Ertiga, with savings up to ₹1.29 lakh on select trims.
GST change explained
- Small cars under 4m with engines up to 1,200cc now attract 18% GST, down from 28% plus cess, delivering an effective reduction of roughly 11 percentage points for qualifying variants.
- Larger cars and SUVs move to a uniform 40% GST in place of 28% plus variable cess, translating into about 3–10% lower tax depending on earlier cess bands and category.
Old vs new prices (model summary)
| Model | Max cut | New starting price |
|---|---|---|
| S-Presso | ₹1,29,600 | ₹3,49,900 |
| Alto K10 | ₹1,07,600 | ₹3,69,900 |
| Swift | ₹84,600 | ₹5,78,900 |
| Dzire | ₹87,700 | ₹6,25,600 |
| Brezza | ₹1,12,700 | ₹8,25,900 |
| Ertiga | ₹46,400 | ₹8,80,000 |
Note: Ex-showroom India; effective 22 Sep 2025. Variant-wise reductions differ by fuel and transmission.
Variant-wise Arena prices
Context: Sub-4m petrol (≤1,200cc) now at 18% GST; larger cars/SUVs at 40% GST; effective 22 Sep 2025; all prices ex-showroom India.
Alto K10
| Variant | Powertrain | Old (₹) | New (₹) | Savings (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LXi (O) MT | Petrol MT | 5,00,000 | 3,80,000 | 1,20,000 | 24.0 |
| VXi (O) AMT | Petrol AMT | 5,81,000 | 4,95,000 | 86,000 | 14.8 |
| LXi (O) CNG | CNG MT | – | – | Up to 1,08,000 | – |
S-Presso
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| Variant | Powertrain | Old (₹) | New (₹) | Savings (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Std (O) MT | Petrol MT | 4,27,000 | 3,50,000 | 77,000 | 18.0 |
| LXi (O) MT | Petrol MT | 5,00,000 | 3,80,000 | 1,20,000 | 24.0 |
| VXi (O) MT | Petrol MT | 5,21,000 | 4,30,000 | 91,000 | 17.5 |
| LXi (O) CNG | CNG MT | 5,92,000 | 4,62,000 | 1,30,000 | 22.0 |
| VXi (O) CNG | CNG MT | 6,12,000 | 5,12,000 | 1,00,000 | 16.3 |
Wagon R
| Variant | Powertrain | Old (₹) | New (₹) | Savings (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LXi MT | Petrol MT | 5,64,000 | 4,69,900 | 94,100 | 16.7 |
| VXi AMT | Petrol AMT | 6,78,500 | 5,97,000 | 81,500 | 12.0 |
| VXi CNG | CNG MT | 6,90,000 | 5,98,900 | 91,100 | 13.2 |
Swift
| Variant | Powertrain | Old (₹) | New (₹) | Savings (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base (from) | Petrol MT | 6,49,001 | 5,78,900 | 84,600 | 13.0 |
Dzire
| Variant | Powertrain | Old (₹) | New (₹) | Savings (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base (from) | Petrol MT | 6,84,001 | 6,25,600 | 87,700 | 12.8 |
Brezza
| Variant | Powertrain | Old (₹) | New (₹) | Savings (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZXi Plus AT | Petrol AT | 13,98,000 | 12,86,000 | 1,12,000 | 8.0 |
| Entry (from) | Petrol MT | 8,68,999 | 8,25,900 | 1,12,700 | 13.0 |
Ertiga
| Variant | Powertrain | Old (₹) | New (₹) | Savings (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LXi MT | Petrol MT | 9,11,500 | 8,80,000 | 46,400 | 5.1 |
| VXi CNG | CNG MT | 11,16,000 | 10,76,000 | 40,000 | 3.6 |
Notes
- LXi (O) variants on Alto K10 and S-Presso cross the ₹1.2 lakh mark in savings; S-Presso LXi (O) CNG shows up to ₹1.30 lakh reduction.
- Savings vary by city, trim, and powertrain, especially AMT and CNG.
Why prices fell
- GST rationalization lowered the tax rate for small cars and standardized larger-vehicle slabs, enabling manufacturers to pass savings through to ex-showroom prices.
- Sub-4m petrol and CNG hatchbacks show the steepest absolute and percentage reductions; MPVs like Ertiga see modest cuts due to higher slabs.
Buyer value impact
- Lower ex-showroom reduces insurance and registration bases in many states, trimming total cost of ownership for entry and compact segments.
- Strongest value uplift is in sub-4m models, likely supporting first-time purchases and two-wheeler upgrades through the festive season.
Market positioning
- With reductions up to ₹1.29 lakh on S-Presso and over ₹1.12 lakh on Brezza, Arena models sharpen competitiveness in entry hatchback and compact SUV bands.
- Ertiga’s conservative cut maintains its MPV value ladder without undercutting sub-4m hatchback positioning.
Also read: Honda Car Prices Slashed by Up to ₹1.2 Lakh After New GST Rates
Expert view
- Industry consensus highlights full pass-through of GST benefits and outsized drops on entry trims to stimulate demand in value-focused markets.
- Seasonal incentives layered on top of tax-led cuts are expected to lift showroom traffic and conversions across metros and Tier-2/3 cities.
Closing note
The GST reset makes Arena models materially more accessible, with the biggest savings on sub-4m hatchbacks and a clear improvement in compact SUV value heading into the festive cycle.
