Maruti Suzuki will be readying a new mid-sized SUV, which is speculated to be launched in the country in 2023. It is expected that the new 5-seater SUV could be called the Maruti Suzuki Vitara, which is in line with the global Vitara SUV.
Maruti Suzuki is readying the next generation Vitara Brezza sub-4 meter SUV, which will be launched in mid-2022. The new model will be called the new Maruti Brezza, as the company will be dropping the ‘Vitara’ prefix from the name.
The new mid-sized SUV will developed under the Suzuki-Toyota partnership, and will be produced at Toyota’s Bidadi plant. The new Vitara SUV is reportedly to be based on Toyota’s DNGA (Daihatsu New Generation Architecture) platform that underpins the Raize subcompact SUV and the new-gen Avanza MPV. There will be two derivatives of this SUV with different design and interior.
The new mid-sized SUV will be positioned against the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and the MG Astor. The company is reportedly aiming to achieve the top 5 star Global NCAP rating with the new SUV.
The new SUV is likely to get the Suzuki’s tried & tested 1.5-litre petrol engine with a stronger hybrid system. In the current form, this engine produces 104bhp and 138Nm of torque. It was reported that Suzuki is also developing a 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine, which could power the new SUV. The company could also use the 1.4L Boosterjet engine that powers the global-spec Swift Sport.
Maruti Suzuki is also working on a new 7-seater mid-sized SUV, which will rival the Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and the new Mahindra XUV700. Adding to it, the company is also readying the new YTB Compact SUV Coupe and the 5-door Jimny SUV.
