India’s largest passenger car maker, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), is planning to expand its SUV portfolio with the launch of 3 new models next year, which would include the brand’s first all-electric car, the eVX.
Maruti Suzuki to Launch Three New SUVs, Including First Electric Model eVX
The automaker already has a variety of SUVs in this portfolio which includes the likes of Fronx, Brezza, Grand Vitara and Jimny. Looking at the demand for SUVs, the company has decided to further expand the line-up and churn out more sales and is preparing to launch 3 new SUVs next year.
First in the line would be the debut of Maruti’s first electric car, the eVX. Two remaining include Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara-Based 7-Seater SUV, Maruti Suzuki Fronx Facelift.
Let’s have a look at the 3 upcoming Maruti Suzuki SUVs launching next year in the Indian market.
- Maruti Suzuki eVX Electric SUV
Expected to surface in the Indian market by end of year 2024, the first EV by Maruti has already been spotted in the near-production guise, although it was fully camouflaged.
Speaking of the dimensions, then the car would measure 4.3 meters in length with a wheelbase of 2700mm. The company revealed that the all-electric SUV will be available in 2 battery pack options i.e. a 48 kWh unit with a claimed range of around 400 kilometres and a larger 60 kWh battery delivering 550 kilometres on a single charge.
- Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara-Based 7-Seater SUV
Internally codenamed Y17, the 7-seater version of the Grand Vitara SUV is already under development and is slated to be launched in India in 2025. Similar to Grand Vitara, this car shall be based on Suzuki’s Global C platform. The new 7-seater SUV is expected to grow in size to accommodate an extra pair of seats i.e. the 3rd row. As compared to the predecessor, it would come with an enhanced feature set inside the cabin and be powered by the existing 1.5 litre K15C mild-hybrid petrol and the 1.5 litre 3-cylinder strong hybrid engines.
- Maruti Suzuki Fronx Facelift
It shall be in 2024 that the internally codenamed YTB, the Fronx Facelift will be launched in India. The compact SUV which was launched in the domestic market in 2023 got quite popular amongst compact SUV buyers.
With a fuel efficiency of over 30 kmpl, the facelifted Fronx will likely use the Maruti Suzuki’s new HEV series hybrid powertrain technology. It shall don new design, features as well as an efficient powertrain.
