Maruti Suzuki India has been planning an aggressive launch spree for a long awaited lineup shuffle. As per a recent update, the brand has indicated its intention towards the launch of all new EV’s and Hybrids and beyond that, the brand is also planning to launch a slew of other new cars. While Suzuki has not revealed any specific details about the launches, here are a selection of new cars that the brand might be planning to launch.
Compact MPV & Micro SUV
It’s possible that Suzuki might be planning to launch a new compact MPV or SUV at the lower end of the spectrum. The car would probably compete against the likes of Tata Punch. The car could possibly be launched with a Hybrid option since the brand has been planning to launch a slew of vehicles with Hybrid Powertrains. Suzuki has repeatedly tried to capture this segment with new entrants such as the Ignis and the Ritz, but over the years Wagon R has been the sole hot seller in the segment. It’s possible that the Wagon R might get an update to help it break away from the image that it has gained over in the recent past due to its aged design.
Maruti Suzuki EWX
The EWX was a small hatchback concept that was showcased at an auto show in Japan. The vehicle adopts a tall-upright design like that of an SUV. Since a considerable amount of time has elapsed from when the car was showcased and since Suzuki has not mentioned anything about its launch, the launch plans might have been dropped. But if the brand seeks to launch a small EV with an SUV stance, the EWX might be the contender of choice.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx Hybrid
Maruti Suzuki is working on an updated version of the Fronx with a Hybrid powertrain attached to it. Since the car has been spotted testing a few times it’s inevitable that it will be launched soon. Would the car be equipped with a mild Hybrid system or a full-on Hybrid powertrain is still a mystery. Suzuki has two engine options that is uses in Hatchbacks that it can adapt for the Hybrid additions, these include a 1-liter turbocharged engine as well as a 1.2 litre 4-cylinder NA engine.
New KIA Sonet Rival
Suzuki has recently indicated that it has been working on an all-new 5-seater SUV; that would probably take on the KIA Sonet in the Indian Market. Since the brand already has a slew of Compact SUVS such as the Vitara Brezza and the Grand Vitara, its probably planning to launch an all-new compact SUV that would take on the KIA Sonet and other vehicles in the segment. Since the brand has been planning to move ahead and launch a range HYBRID powertrains, its only evident that the the new cars would be updated with Hybrid Powertrains. Although Suzuki has not revealed any details about the up coming launches its possible that the Fronx Hybrid might be the brand’s next launch, as it has been spotted testing a few times.
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