Maruti’s New Mid-Size SUV Will Launch On This Date; Price Can Be Under Rs 13 Lakh?

Maruti's New Mid-Size SUV Will Launch On This Date; Price Can Be Under Rs 13 Lakh?
Maruti’s New Mid-Size SUV Will Launch On This Date; Price Can Be Under Rs 13 Lakh?

Maruti Suzuki is expected to unveil its latest product after the new Brezza compact SUV launched last month.

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Quick details

It will unveil an all-new mid-size SUV in the country on 20 July.

It’s likely to be named simply ‘Vitara’ and will come with mild and strong-hybrid powertrain options.

The Vitara will be positioned above the new Brezza which it will also be bigger and longer than.

It is expected to cost between Rs 11-18 lakh.

Development

Internally codenamed ‘YFG’, the SUV is co-developed by Toyota and Maruti Suzuki.

Production will begin next month at Toyota’s plant in Karnataka.

The SUV will come with a unique exterior styling and new exterior shades.

Interior, features

Features it will come equipped with include: 

  • Digital instrument cluster
  • Electric sunroof
  • 360-degree camera
  • Heads-up display
  • Front ventilated seats
  • Nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
  • Wireless charger
  • Suzuki Connect telematics
  • Leatherette upholstery

Powertrain 

The mild-hybrid version will be a 1.5-litre K-Series petrol engine that will be offered with a five-speed manual and a six-speed automatic transmission.

It produces 101bhp and 135Nm of peak torque.

This will also be available with an all-wheel-drive setup.

The second option is the strong-hybrid powertrain which will be a Toyota-sourced 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to an electric motor. 

It churns out 113.4bhp and 135Nm of peak torque.

This will likely be a front-wheel-drive powertrain with power being distributed by an e-CVT unit.

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