Upcoming Maruti Suzuki 3-Row SUV Could Be Named Engage — Name Trademarked | V3Cars

30 April 2023
By Amit Saraswat
0

A leaked patent document reveals Maruti Suzuki have trademarked the name ‘Engage’. While there’s no official confirmation yet, Maruti could use the Engage nameplate for their upcoming 3-row SUV based on the Toyota Innova Hycross.

Maruti Suzuki Engage Could Be The 3-Row Maruti Suzuki SUV

A couple of days ago, R.C Bhargava, the chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), revealed that the carmaker would launch a new 3-row SUV in the next 2 months and that it would be sourced from Toyota. In all likelihood, the upcoming 3-row SUV could be a rebadged version of the Toyota Innova Hycross. While Toyota continue to offer the Innova Hycross as an MPV, the latest iteration of the Innova has several styling cues to pass off an SUV as well. Maruti Suzuki could give the Innova Hycross a slight redesign along with a Suzuki badge and market it as an SUV. Now, a leaked patent document reveals that MSIL have trademarked the name ‘Engage’ and the new nampeplate is likely to find its way onto the tailgate of the Innova Hycross-based Maruti SUV.

Note: Check out the list of Electric Cars in India

Maruti Suzuki and Toyota already share 2 models in India. These include the Baleno and Glanza B2-segment hatchbacks and the Grand Vitara and Urban Cruiser Hyryder, which are C-segment SUVs. Like these 4 models, the new Maruti Suzuki Engage is likely to feature a couple of cosmetic changes to differentiate itself from the Innova Hycross. Since Maruti Suzuki are likely to market their rebadged version of the Innova as an SUV, we expect the carmaker to offer a prominent design for the nose along with skid plates at the front and rear. Furthermore, it could also offer a different set of LED headlights and tail lights along with a new design for the alloy wheels.

Engage

Note: Check your car’s fuel cost with Fuel Cost Calculator India

Maruti Suzuki Engage 3-Row SUV Expected Powertrain Details

Since the upcoming Engage 3-row SUV from Maruti Suzuki will be sourced from Toyota, it is likely to carry the same powertrain options as the Toyota Innova Hycross. Toyota offer the Innova Hycross with a choice of 2 engine options — 2.0L normal petrol and 2.0L strong hybrid petrol.

Take a look at the specifications of the Innova Hycross:

TOYOTA INNOVA HYCROSS SPECIFICATIONS
Engine	2.0L	2.0L Hybrid
Cylinder	4	4
Displacement	1987cc	1987cc
Power	174PS @ 6600rpm	186PS
Torque	205Nm @ 4500 - 4900rpm	206Nm
Manual	-	-
Manual FE	-	-
Automatic	CVT	eCVT
Auto FE	16.13kmpl	21.1kmpl

The upcoming Engage 3-row SUV will rival other D2-segment SUVs and MPVs like the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, Skoda Kodiaq, Kia Carnival and, of course, the Toyota Innova Hycross.

Also Read: 2023 Citroen C3 Aircross 7-Seater SUV Revealed — All Details

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amit Saraswat

Born and brought up in Agra, he grew up reading magazines more than textbooks. With a keen interest in cars, he decided to make his future in automotive journalism and is currently helping in content at V3Cars.