4 New Hybrid Cars From Maruti Suzuki Launching Soon
Maruti Suzuki is India’s largest car manufacturer, and the brand is often associated with fuel efficiency. With stricter emission norms, manufacturers have started shifting from petrol and diesel vehicles to EVs and hybrids. Maruti Suzuki is no different, and over the years, it has introduced its mild-hybrid technology in many existing and new models. The company also has a couple of strong-hybrid cars in its line-up. Here, we have a list of new hybrid cars that Maruti is planning to launch in the market soon.
The Fronx has been a massive success for Maruti Suzuki since its launch. Maruti is now working on a major update for this crossover. Recent test mules seen on Indian roads suggest that the updated version will get redesigned front and rear bumpers, new LED headlamps and tail lamps, and a fresh set of alloy wheels.
The cabin is expected to offer more features, such as ventilated seats, a larger touchscreen, and Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The most exciting addition is a new strong-hybrid powertrain, confirmed by "Hybrid" badges and roof-mounted sensors seen on test vehicles. This setup will use a 1.2-litre petrol engine solely as a generator to power an electric motor that drives the wheels.
The new hybrid system is expected to make the Fronx extremely fuel-efficient, with a claimed efficiency of around 35 kmpl. Maruti is also working on a flex-fuel variant that can run on E85 fuel. It is expected to be launched around the festive season this year.
The Grand Vitara is also set to receive a much-needed facelift as part of its lifecycle update. The SUV is expected to arrive around the festive season and will feature a redesigned front grille, new bumpers, updated LED lighting, and fresh 17-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, it is expected to come with a larger 10.1-inch infotainment system, a fully digital instrument cluster, and Level 2 ADAS safety technology, including adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
When it comes to the engine, Maruti will continue to offer the same engine and transmission options as the current model. We would only talk about the hybrid version in this case. It would use the same 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder, strong-hybrid petrol engine mated to an e-CVT gearbox as standard. The SUV, with these feature updates, is expected to become slightly more expensive.
Maruti Suzuki is also said to be working on a new flagship 7-seater SUV based on the Grand Vitara. The SUV is expected to feature a longer wheelbase and an extended rear overhang to accommodate the third row of seats. The rear design will be shaped differently to free up more space for third-row passengers.
It is expected to come loaded with the same amount of features as the Grand Vitara facelift. It is expected to come with a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, a wireless charger, a 360-degree camera, a head-up display, six standard airbags, and Level 2 ADAS.
The SUV will share its engine options with the 5-seater SUV and would come with the same strong-hybrid engine and transmission option too.
The flagship MPV from Maruti, the Invicto, is essentially a rebadged Innova Hycross. We are all aware that Toyota is discontinuing the Crysta MPV from the market, and in order to fill the void, it would be introducing a lower-spec or more affordable strong-hybrid variant with fewer features.
Once Toyota launches this variant, Maruti is also expected to launch a lower-spec version of the Invicto in the market. This would be meant for the cab segment and would come with basic features and a 2.0-litre strong-hybrid petrol engine known for its efficiency.