Maruti Suzuki will soon introduce two safety features as standard fitments on all its existing models in the country. All Maruti cars will receive seat belt reminders for all seats and electronic stability control (ESC). While the former will reduce risk of serious injuries (by 50%) in case of accident, the latter prevents loss of control during hard-steering maneuvers.
Besides this, the carmaker recently introduced the three-point seatbelts for all passengers on the Baleno model lineup. The hatchback became the first car in its segment to get this feature. Now, it also comes with an adjustable rear headrest for the middle occupant.
Upcoming Maruti Cars In 2023
The Indo-Japanese automaker recently rolled out the Fronx mini SUV at a starting price of Rs 7.47 lakh. The Baleno based coupe crossover has been offered in five trims – Sigma, Delta, Delta+, Zeta and Alpha – and with the 1.0L Boosterjet turbo petrol and 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine options. Now, the company is gearing up to launch the Maruti Jimny 5-door lifestyle SUV that will be positioned against the upcoming 5-door Mahindra Thar. It will hit showrooms in the first week of June 2023.
Under the hood, the model carries a 1.5L naturally aspirated K15B petrol engine with the 5-speed manual and 4-speed torque convertor automatic gearboxes. The engine makes a top power of 105bhp and 134Nm of torque.
The Jimny will be followed by a new premium MPV that will go on sale in July 2023. The model will be based on the Toyota Innova Hycross, but receive a few noticeable cosmetic changes. Similar to the Innova Hycross, the new Maruti premium MPV with come with two powertrain options (including a strong hybrid setup). It will be the first rebadged Toyota from the Indo-Japanese carmaker. The company don’t expect to generate large volume from its premium MPV.
