Maruti Suzuki is working on a wide range of new utility vehicles including the next-gen Vitara Brezza, Baleno-based crossover and an all-new mid-sized SUV. A new report claims that Maruti Suzuki’s upcoming mid-sized SUV will be based on the global Suzuki Vitara SUV.
The report mentioned that the SUV will be based on the Grand Vitara, which is highly unlikely. However, MSIL could use the Global C-platform to develop this SUV. The C-platform currently underpins the global Vitara and the existing Vitara Brezza. Codenamed YFG, the new Suzuki Grand Vitara is expected to be launched in 2022.
Production of the new Suzuki Grand Vitara is likely to commence from 2022 at the Toyota’s production facility in Bidadi, Karnataka. It will be the first Suzuki product to be produced by Toyota in India under the Toyota-Suzuki partnership. The components for the new SUV is expected to be sourced through Maruti Suzuki.
The JV is also readying a new crossover above the Vitara Brezza, which will also be produced at Toyota’s facility. Codenamed D22, the new model will be positioned below the Hyundai Creta in terms of pricing and size. The new Suzuki YFG based on the global Vitara could rival the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and the Tata Harrier.
The JV is also readying a new crossover above the Vitara Brezza, which will also be produced at Toyota’s facility. Codenamed D22, the new model will be positioned below the Hyundai Creta in terms of pricing and size. The new Suzuki YFG based on the global Vitara could rival the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and the Tata Harrier.
It is expected that the new Grand Vitara based SUV will come in 5- and 7-seat options. The 7-seater model will rival the new Tata Safari, Mahindra Scorpio/XUV500 and the upcoming Hyundai Creta 7-seater. The new SUV would be sold under both Suzuki and Toyota nameplates. The new model will be equipped with a strong gasoline hybrid engine. Talking with Livemint, a person close to the development said that Suzuki will need to dominate the SUV segment in India to maximize profits of its India subsidiary.
Previous reports claim that the upcoming Maruti Suzuki mid-sized SUV will be based on the Toyota’s DNGA (Daihatsu New Generation Architecture), which also underpins the Toyota Raize and the Daihatsu Rocky. The company is also working on a new mid-sized MPV, which is also expected to be based on this platform. Suzuki is also working on a 5-door Jimny, which is reportedly to be launched by July 2022.
Source – Livemint
