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An all-new 5-seater midsize SUV, likely dubbed Escudo, and an electric SUV, the e Vitara, are headed to Maruti Suzuki showrooms in the coming months
As we exclusively revealed a while ago, Maruti Suzuki has been working on a new five-seater SUV that will sit below the Grand Vitara in the portfolio, yet it may end up being marginally longer than the model it sits under. Retail will take place through the Arena channel, not Nexa, placing it in a different commercial zone altogether.
Both the 1.5-litre mild-hybrid and strong-hybrid petrol units are expected to be carried forward from the Grand Vitara for this new SUV and it could be dubbed the Escudo. However, we expect the former to feature prominently in the lineup as it will likely be priced between Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 15 lakh (ex-showroom) to appeal to a large band of consumers.
Judging by the spy images, it is clear that the SUV will take design inspiration from the Grand Vitara as well as the forthcoming e Vitara. The interior could be heavily influenced by the Grand Vitara and Brezza as the shared features list comprising a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system, multiple airbags, a semi-digital instrument console, climate control, etc could be available. A CNG version is also a possibility.
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In addition, the fully electric e Vitara is also being lined up for a market debut around the festive period (September mostly). Maruti Suzuki’s upcoming midsize electric SUV will be sold in three trims: Delta, Zeta and Alpha. Two battery configurations will be available – a 48.8 kWh pack and a larger 61.1 kWh unit with the latter expected to return an ARAI-certified driving range of around 500 km per charge.
Once launched, it will square off against a rapidly filling field of electric midsize SUVs such as the Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e, Tata Harrier EV and Hyundai’s Creta EV. It will spawn a Toyota sibling in the form of Urban Cruiser BEV and both models will be rolled out of SMC’s production facility in Gujarat for India and international markets.
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The India-bound version is expected to be limited to a front-wheel drive setup. A fast charging function will allow the battery to be topped up from zero to 80 per cent in just 50 minutes. Maruti Suzuki will provide a broad selection of ten exterior colour choices for buyers.
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