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Dealer sources indicate that a brand new five-seater midsize SUV from Maruti Suzuki will launch within the next three months in India
Maruti Suzuki is set to expand its SUV lineup with an all-new five-seater midsize SUV which is expected to hit the market within the next three months. Unlike its premium offerings under the Nexa umbrella, the upcoming model will be sold through the vast Arena dealerships present across the country as the brand looks to leverage its extensive reach in the mass-market segment.
According to a dealer source, the new SUV will be positioned as a direct rival to the likes of the Hyundai Creta and is likely to be priced at Rs. 11-16 lakh (ex-showroom). While details on the powertrain remain under wraps, it is expected to come packed with a host of modern features and it may share some equipment with the Brezza and Grand Vitara.
We showed a set of spy images of a brand new Maruti Suzuki SUV a few weeks ago and the chances of it being the new midsize SUV we are alluding to are high. The five-seater appears to be similar in length to the Grand Vitara and thus sharing its platform and associated underpinnings are possible, though its styling will look different.
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Judging by the test mule, it seems to take plenty of inspiration from the e Vitara. Key design highlights are an upright grille, sleek LED headlamps and LED fog lamps housed within a new bumper. The sculpted bonnet adds to its appeal while a wide air intake and a new front skid plate will differentiate it visually from the Grand Vitara.
Other notable elements include squared-off wheel arches, newly designed Y-shaped alloy wheels, sharp-looking LED tail lamps connected by a light bar, and a large trunk lid that not only appears deep but is also expected to offer a spacious boot. We do expect it to use a 1.5L four-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol engine found in the Grand Vitara and Brezza.
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It will be paired with manual as well as automatic transmission options. Interestingly, Maruti appears to have no plans to introduce a seven-seater SUV at the moment but something could be cooking for 2026. Meanwhile, the Nexa channel will exclusively retail the upcoming e Vitara which will hit dealerships soon.
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