PTI reported that Maruti Suzuki has emerged as the fourth most reputed among auto companies in the world, even ahead of its parent Suzuki Motor Company of Japan.

According to the "Global 200: The World's Best Corporate Reputations" list, compiled by US based Reputation Institute, Maruti Suzuki India is fourth amongst the automakers list, headed by Toyota. With a 'Global Pulse' score of 74.38, Maruti Suzuki leaves behind its parent Suzuki Motor Company, which scored 70.44 and came 8th amongst the automobile manufacturers.

In the overall best corporate reputed rankings, Maruti Suzuki occupied the 77th position, while Suzuki Motor Company is ranked 139.

Remarkably, Maruti Suzuki also leaves behind other renowned global auto brands. Only Toyota, Honda and China FAW Group Corporation are ahead of it. In the overall reputed rankings, Honda is in 39th position and China FAW Group Corporation occupies the 41st position. Germany's BMW emerged 5th best amongst auto companies and 88th overall with a score of 73.90. Daimler AG was 6th and 99th overall with a score of 72.85. France's Puegeot emerged 7th best among the auto companies and 110th overall with a score of 72.32. The 9th position amongst the auto companies is taken by Renault of France with a score of 70.26, an overall reputed rank of 142. Volkswagen of Germany was the 10th most reputed amongst the vehicle manufacturers and 162nd overall with a score of 69.64.