<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Maruti Suzuki aims to strengthen its market position by launching new product models including hybrids, EVs, and ICE models, with plans to introduce the Maruti e Vitara and Maruti Y17 (codename) during the 2025 Diwali season.</li><li>The new Maruti SUV (Y17) will likely be named 'Maruti Escudo' and positioned as a slightly more affordable alternative to the Grand Vitara, challenging competitors in the midsize SUV segment like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, and Volkswagen Taigun.</li><li>The Maruti Escudo is expected to skip the hybrid powertrain to achieve competitive pricing, offering a 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine with a possible CNG fuel option. It will share its platform, design, features, and powertrain with the Grand Vitara.</li><li>The upcoming Maruti Escudo will be larger than the Brezza and slightly longer than the Grand Vitara, falling between 4,300mm – 4,365mm in length. The interior and features are anticipated to be similar to the Grand Vitara but may lack some premium features to maintain a lower price point.</li></ul>

New Maruti SUV Bigger Than Brezza Coming This Diwali

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