Upcoming Maruti Suzuki Escudo To Be Packed With Premium Features

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Maruti Suzuki Escudo will be officially launched on September 3 and it could be sold with 1.5L mild hybrid and strong hybrid powertrain options

Maruti Suzuki has lined up two SUV entries for its Indian range with launch timelines spaced out over the next few months. First up is a midsize SUV, set to be introduced on September 3, 2025. The new ICE/hybrid five-seater will be positioned below the Grand Vitara in the brand’s domestic hierarchy.

The second model in development will mark the company’s foray into battery-electric passenger vehicle segment. The launch of the e Vitara might have been postponed slightly due to issues surrounding rare earth magnets and thus it is only expected to launch later in the financial year with two battery options and a claimed range of over 500 km.

Maruti Suzuki seems to be drawing a clear retail line between its two midsize offerings. Unlike the Grand Vitara, which is retailed through the Nexa chain, the new ICE SUV is expected to be sold via the more mass-market Arena dealerships. Early indications also suggest that the upcoming model might measure longer than the Grand Vitara.

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The new midsize SUV will enter a segment already filled with well-established contenders such as the Hyundai Creta, Mahindra Scorpio N, Kia Seltos, Toyota Hyryder, Honda Elevate, and the Skoda-VW siblings. While the Grand Vitara has already given Maruti Suzuki a presence in this category, the forthcoming model is being developed to further intensify the brand’s involvement in the space.

The Indo-Japanese brand appears to be following a familiar powertrain template for its upcoming midsize SUV. The model is expected to borrow both the 1.5-litre mild hybrid and strong hybrid petrol engines from the Grand Vitara. A pricing bracket between Rs. 11 lakh and Rs. 16 lakh (ex-showroom) is highly likely too.

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A generous features list is also on the cards to attract a broader set of buyers. It will comprise a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a semi-digital instrument console, a flat-bottom steering wheel, automatic climate control, six airbags as standard, TPMS, wireless smartphone charging and more.

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