Maruti Suzuki To Unveil Three New SUVs At Auto Expo 2023

Maruti Suzuki will display an array of 16 vehicles at the upcoming Auto Expo 2023 including an Electric Concept SUV, two all-new SUVs, WagonR Flex Fuel prototype and its customised range of existing products like Grand Vitara, XL6, Ciaz, Ertiga, Brezza, Baleno, and Swift among others.

Maruti Suzuki's all-electric SUV concept: Codenamed the YY8 concept, this all-electric SUV concept from Maruti Suzuki will be the brand's show-stopper at the Auto Expo 2023. Co-developed with Toyota, the YY8 electric SUV will be a global product that will offer an estimated range of 500km. Radical and futuristic, the YY8 concept will measure over 4200mm in length and will have a wheelbase of 2700mm. The electric SUV will be underpinned by the 27PL platform (a derivative of Toyota's 40PL global platform) with an expected rollout in 2025.5-Door Jimny: The production version of the 5-door Maruti Suzuki Jimny will finally be showcased at this year's expo. The Jimny 5-door which is based on the global 3-door Jimny gets a longer wheelbase, two more doors and a bigger bodyshell than its 3-door sibling. Key details include a sliding rear window, a fixed third window, chunky wheel arches, flap-type door handles, alloy wheels and black bumpers.The Jimny 5-door will come with a 1.5-liter K15B petrol engine that will develop around 102 bhp of power and 137 Nm of torque. The 1.5-liter engine will be similar to the one in the Vitara Brezza, but tuned to give a bit more torque. Gearbox options will include a five-speed manual and a four-speed torque converter automatic. Read more about the Jimny hereBaleno Cross SUV: The Baleno Cross will be a rugged-looking crossover. Based on the Baleno hatchback, the Baleno Cross will get a design inspired by the Grand Vitara while sharing its interior and powertrain options with the Baleno. The Baleno Cross will also get SUV-inspired bits like higher ground clearance, rugged wheel arches and more. Maruti Suzuki’s showcase at Auto Expo’23 is in line with the company’s vision to offer futuristic, technology-driven products and services for customers, said the company in a statement. Commenting on the same, Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited says, “For Over 4 decades, Maruti Suzuki has been consistently bringing the joy of mobility to customers through industry-defining products and technologies. Auto Expo’23 is yet another opportunity for us to showcase our commitment towards the future of mobility through our range of sustainable & technology-driven products. Our showcases at Auto Expo’23 will highlight Maruti Suzuki’s commitment towards cleaner, greener, sustainable and carbon-neutral offerings for tomorrow. We are confident that our range of all-new SUVs, futuristic Concept EV, Hybrid, flex-fuel prototype and products will capture the imagination of enthusiasts.”