Maruti Suzuki To Showcase 2 New SUVs And An Electric SUV At 2023 Auto Expo

Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

Maruti Suzuki’s official release for the 2023 Auto Expo states that they will showcase their lineup of AllGrip SUVs. Currently, the Grand Vitara is the only Maruti Suzuki car that offers AllGrip in India. Hence, it will definitely make an appearance at Maruti’s Auto Expo stall. The second model from Maruti AllGrip lineup could be the Jimny 5-Door SUV. New images of the Jimny 5-Door recently surfaced online and you can read more about it here.

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The latest images of the Jimny 5-Door suggests it has a longer wheelbase than the Jimny 3-Door. However, the Jimny is expected to fit under 4 metres in length. Furthermore, Maruti Suzuki are likely to offer the Jimny 5-Door with a 1.5L normal petrol engine that puts out 102PS of power at 6000rpm and 130Nm of torque at 4000rpm. When launched, the Jimny 5-Door will rival the upcoming Mahindra Thar 5-Door and Force Gurkha 5-Door. We expect Maruti Suzuki to launch the Jimny 5-Door around mid-2023.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno-Based Crossover

The 2nd SUV that Maruti Suzuki are expected to showcase at the Auto Expo 2023 is the Baleno-based crossover, codenamed the YTB. The YTB was caught testing multiple times and based on these images, we expect it offer a Grand-Vitara inspired front fascia, featuring split LED headlights with Nexa’s signature LED DRL pattern. We expect the YTB to be similar in size to the Baleno.

The Baleno-based crossover is likely to come with a 1.2L normal petrol engine. However, rumours suggest the YTB could also get the 1.0L turbo petrol engine from the Baleno RS. Both engines are likely to come with a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automated manual transmission.

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All-Electric Global SUV Concept

At the event, Maruti Suzuki will also take the wraps off their global all-electric SUV concept. Maruti Suzuki will showcase the concept version of the SUV at the Auto Expo and likely launch it in 2024. The new electric SUV from Maruti Suzuki is likely to fall in the C-segment and lock horns with the Hyundai Kona, MG ZS EV and BYD Atto 3.

Apart from these, Maruti Suzuki will also showcase the Wagon-R flex fuel and a customised range of its existing Arena and Nexa offerings. Maruti Suzuki will also host a couple of fun activities, including a rock-climbing activity for adventure enthusiasts.

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