"In the second phase we will have facilities dedicated for transmissions, engines, emissions controls among others. These will come up at the centre over the next few years," MSI Executive Director R&D, C V Raman told reporters.
The centre, which is spread over 600 acres, is already playing a significant role in Maruti's endeavour to be compliant with new safety regulations that will come in by October this year.
The company's five models--Ignis, S-Cross, Ciaz, Baleno and Ertiga already conform to upcoming safety norms in terms of full frontal impact, offset frontal impact and pedestrian protection.
"We expect the other models to also conform to the new safety regulations much ahead of the deadline," Raman said.
The company is confident about 75-80 per cent of its existing fleet would become compliant to new safety norms, about a year ahead of regulations becoming mandatory in the country.
"We would however continue to have work share with Suzuki as products are developed not only for India but also for global markets," he added.
As per the Indian government's roadmap for vehicular safety, new models will have to comply with full frontal impact and offset frontal impact from October this year. Existing models will have time till October 1, 2019.
For pedestrian protection, the deadline for new models would kick in from October 2018 and for existing models the deadline is October 1, 2020.
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