10 Forgotten Maruti Suzuki Cars

Maruti Suzuki 1000

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Maruti Suzuki Omni High-Roof

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Maruti Suzuki Zen Classic

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Maruti Suzuki Kizashi

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Maruti Suzuki Zen Diesel

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno Altura

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Maruti Suzuki Versa

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Maruti Suzuki Zen Steel and Carbon

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Maruti Suzuki A-Star

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Maruti Zen hatchback neatly converted into an electric car

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