Date:09/11/2004 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/11/09/stories/2004110901470200.htm

Back Festival freebies from car cos

Our Bureau

NEW DELHI: The festive season has prompted carmakers to offer discounts, freebies and limited edition offers. Market leader Maruti Udyog Ltd plans to give out freebies of up to Rs 28,900 on two of its car models this week. Customers would be given free accessories worth Rs 28,900 and Rs 26,500 on compact cars `Zen' and `WagonR' respectively, company officials told Business Line, adding that the offers would be valid till Saturday.

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has also announced a Rs 3 lakh sticker price for its compact car `Santro'. Hyundai customers can buy `Santro' at discounted price till November 10.

Encouraged by the overwhelming response to the limited edition Opel Corsa 1.4 `Elite', General Motors India has launched another limited edition of the car for the Diwali season. This would be available at an ex-showroom Delhi price of Rs 5.33 lakh.