We informed you earlier that Maruti Suzuki is working on 5 new SUVs for the Indian market. The future line-up comprises of new Brezza, a new YTB compact SUV Coupe, Jimny 5-door, a mid-sized SUV (jointly developed by Toyota-Suzuki) and a 7-seater SUV to rival Alcazar or Safari. A new media report claims that MSIL could launch a small hybrid SUV in the country by mid-next year.
MSIL is working on a green mobility road-map, which will include electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, CNG and flexi-fuel vehicles. The brand’s first electric vehicle will be launched before 2025. Maruti Suzuki and Toyota JV has recently showcased strong hybrid vehicles in an event related to the Vibrand Gujarat Summit. Toyota showcased the Mirae and Camry hybrid at the event.
Maruti Suzuki will showcase its battery manufacturing capabilties at the 10th edition of three-day Vibrant Gujarat Summit to be held on January 10 in Gandhinagar. Adding to it, Toyota is reportedly to showcase Mirae, Prius and Camry at the event. The Japanese brand could also showcase plug in hybrids, electric, Hydrogen fuel cell and full hybrid vehicles.
Maruti Suzuki has also asked the state and central governments to reduce GST on hybrids and bring it in line with EVs. The company is currently increasing its CNG portfolio and is also working on flexible fuel engine. MSIL has already announced to completely cease diesel engine production in India.
Maruti Suzuki Compact Hybrid SUV
Details about the compact SUV are yet to be revealed. We believe that this model could be the Compact SUV Coupe, codenamed YTB. This model will be positioned above the Brezza in the company’s SUV portfolio and will rival the higher-spec variants of the Hyundai Venue and the Kia Sonet. The vehicle could get a 1.5L petrol engine with a stronger hybrid tech.
