An advanced telematics solution ‘Suzuki Connect’ has been launched by Maruti Suzuki India Limited. This new mobile phone app is dedicated for NEXA customers. Users will have to subscribe to avail of all the services being offered through this app.
Mr. R S Kalsi - Senior Executive Director, Marketing & Sales of Maruti Suzuki - attends the launch of Suzuki Connect
The app is an advanced integrated safety and connected car solution based on a telematics control unit. ‘Suzuki Connect’ will be available to be installed across the NEXA network in the country. Maruti Suzuki Connect information platform will be brought in with a host of technology-based functions. Designed to offer customers improved safety, security and a user-friendly connected car experience, ‘Suzuki Connect’ enhance user convenience and experience through advanced technology for
Emergency alerts
Vehicle tracking
Live vehicle status
Car assistance
Driving analytics report
Preventive maintenance calls
Here are the detailed benefits of the app from Maruti Suzuki
Benefits | Details |
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Emergency Alerts | TCU detects an emergency situation in case of airbag deployment and automatically sends an alert to user’s family/ friends along with GPS coordinates & vehicle details |
Preventive Assistance | In case system detects a malfunction, MSIL Customer Care will proactively contact the customer for any assistance needed for his vehicle. |
Vehicle Tracking | Real-time vehicle tracking along with advanced features like live location sharing, tow away alert, Geofencing and navigation to the parked vehicle. |
Driving Behavior Analysis | Enhance user’s driving ability by providing analysis on user’s driving behaviour on economy, comfort & Safety aspects along with trip details |
Live Vehicle Status | Users can remotely check their vehicle status like Seat Belt, Status of AC, Fuel level, Odometer value. |
Convenience Alerts | Low fuel alert, over speeding alerts etc. can be configured as per the choice of the user. The system also sends accurate service reminders based on odometer reading |
After reading through the benefits of the the app, these are 5 important things to note
1. Emergency
One of the advantage of the app is sending emergency alerts, which provides a preventive function call and even car assistance calls. This is irrespective of whether you are driving the car or even away from it.
2. Vehicle tracking
Thanks to the help from telematics control unit and a smart-phone, the car now can be easy to control and track. Being installed through smartphone, the app allows the users to know the location of the car and also share with others.
3. Live vehicle status
The car's status offers the information about over-speeding alerts, low fuel alert, location etc. The movement of the car will be easily logged and tracked.
4. Service due reminder
When the app's database is added, the driver can book the appointments through the app itself. This app will immediately offer the entire information including service history, maintenance costs and calculation of all costs.
5. Driving behaviour analysis
Suzuki Connect can also analyse the driving behaviour. Based on the information a fuel efficiency report will be generated and will also give you a score accordingly. It should be noted that Suzuki Connect is right now only available for Nexa-branded cars, new and existing, and at an extra cost.
Maruti Suzuki India has officially shared communication on the launch of Suzuki Connect. In order to activate the app, you will need to get a device installed in your car from your NEXA dealer. The device costs Rs 9,999 (includes 3-year subscription fee of the app).
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