Maruti Suzuki is reportedly working on two 7-seater models that will hit roads in the next couple of years. One of them will be the re-badged Toyota Innova Hycross MPV with slightly different styling and the other one will be an SUV based on the Grand Vitara. Here’re some key details of the aforementioned upcoming products that we know so far.
New Maruti 7-Seater MPV
Maruti’s new 7-seater MPV is expected to go on sale during 2023 festive season. The model will share its platform, powertrains, features and a few design elements with the Toyota Innova Hycross. That means, it will be made available with a 2.0L Atkinson cycle and a 2.0L naturally aspirated petrol engine. While the strong hybrid setup makes 184bhp with an e-Drive transmission, the regular petrol motor delivers 172bhp with 205Nm. Minor design changes are expected to be made to its design including a new grille, headlamps and bumper. Production of the new Maruti 7-seater MPV will take place at Toyota’s Bidadi-based plant. With estimated price range of around Rs 20 lakh – Rs 30 lakh, it will be the most expensive model in the company’s product portfolio. More details here…
New Maruti 7-Seater SUV
As mentioned above, Maruti Suzuki’s upcoming 7-seater SUV will be based on the Grand Vitara that went on sale last year. It will surely be longer and more spacious than its donor sibling. It will underpin Suzuki’s global C platform and source its power from a 1.5L K15C petrol mild hybrid and a 1.5L Atkinson cycle strong hybrid powertrain. The mild hybrid unit delivers a top power of 103bhp and fuel efficiency of 21.11kmpl with manual gearbox and 19.38kmpl with automatic transmission. The strong hybrid setup promises power worth 115bhp and a mileage of 27.97kmpl. The Indo-Japanese automaker will use its new Kharkhoda facility for manufacturing its new 7-seater SUV. More details here…
