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 here

Baleno 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.”