The entry-level mannequin is anticipated to be smaller than the Brezza, and the three-row SUV longer than the Grand Vitara
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You would possibly suppose that Suzuki has sufficient SUV choices in its world portfolio, however the native CEO in India thinks there’s room for at the very least two extra fashions. In response to the newest experiences, the automaker is engaged on a brand new sub-4m SUV, and a bigger seven-seater providing, each anticipated to debut someday between 2025 and 2027.
Insider sources recommend that the smaller mannequin which is codenamed Y43 might arrive in 2026 or 2027, as a rival to the Hyundai Exter, Tata Punch, and upcoming Kia Clavis. By way of footprint, it ought to be smaller than the three,995 mm (157.3 inches) lengthy Brezza, serving as the brand new entry-level SUV within the native lineup with an reasonably priced price ticket.
Alternatively, the bigger three-row SUV is codenamed Y17 and can reportedly debut in 2025 with a self-charging hybrid powertrain choice. This one will seemingly share its underpinnings with the 4,345 mm (171 inches) lengthy Grand Vitara, though its stretched physique will make room for an additional row of seats and a bigger boot.
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In the identical context, Hisashi Takeuchi, CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, admitted that the corporate doesn’t have sufficient SUVs in its native lineup, and there are nonetheless “gaps” that could possibly be crammed by providing “one thing on the backside and one thing on the high”. Talking to Autocar India, the native CEO stated: “If a buyer desires larger SUVs, we’ll fulfill their wants. If they need a three-row car, we’ll provide these vehicles to the Indian prospects holding onto entry vehicles. I believe within the small automobile section, some SUVs will come sooner or later. Our SUV play will turn into a lot wider.”
As a refresher, Suzuki’s present SUV lineup in India includes the Brezza, the Fronx, the Grand Vitara, and the five-door Jimny. There are additionally various crossover-inspired metropolis vehicles (S-Presso, Ignis) and minivans (XL6, Invicto), however these will not be formally listed as SUVs. Moreover, Suzuki has formally confirmed that the manufacturing model of the eVX idea will hit the market by 2025 with a totally electrical powertrain, including one other member to the rising household of SUVs.
Suzuki hopes {that a} wider lineup will assist it attain the focused 50% share of India’s passenger car market, though this feels like an formidable aim judging from the competitors. In any case, extra SUVs will definitely appeal to extra prospects, not solely in India but in addition in different markets around the globe.
