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Toyota-Maruti JV Developing A New Crossover Above Vitara Brezza

Maruti Suzuki and Toyota joint venture is working on a wide range of new utility vehicles including SUVs, Crossovers and MPVs for the Indian market. The duo is reportedly developing on an all-new crossover, which is codenamed D22. What’s interesting is that the new crossover is reportedly to be positioned above the Vitara Brezza in Maruti’s line-up.

The new crossover will be positioned between the Vitara Brezza and the Hyundai Creta/Kia Seltos. Details about the new crossover are yet to be known, but it could receive an all-wheel drive variant. The Maruti-Toyota D22 crossover will be produced at Toyota’s manufacturing plant near Bangalore. The components used for the new crossover is likely to be sourced through Maruti Suzuki.

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Maruti Suzuki is reportedly working on an all-new compact crossover, codenamed YTB. This crossover is rumoured to be based on the Baleno hatchback. To be positioned below the Brezza, the new Maruti YTB crossover will rival the Tata Nexon, Renault Kiger and the Nissan Magnite. It will be sold through NEXA premium dealership network.

Maruti Suzuki will introduce the next-gen Vitara Brezza in the first half of 2022. The new model is expected to be based on the revised version of the existing platform. Adding to it, the Indo-Japanese brand is readying a 5-door version of the Jimny. The 5-door Jimny is rumoured to be ready for the launch by July 2022.

Suzuki-Toyota JV is also readying a new mid-sized SUV to rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos. The JV will also launch a new mid-sized MPV, which will be positioned between the Ertiga and the Innova Crysta. If rumours are to be believed, MSIL is also developing the next-gen S-Cross which is expected to arrive in 2023.

Source – Team-BHP

Toyota-Maruti JV Developing A New Crossover Above Vitara Brezza
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