KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Escudo is the same name as the Japanese version of Vitara
- Indian Vitara rivals Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, and more
- Tornado is expected to be trademarked for a 2-wheeler
Two new names have been trademarked: Escudo and Torqnado. These names have sparked heavy discussion and interestingly, Escudo is the name used for the Japanese version of the Maruti Grand Vitara. This hints at upcoming plans for the Indian market too. Let's delve deep into all the details below. Also, you can join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group for the latest automotive updates.
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Suzuki Escudo: Could It Possibly Be The Maruti Grand Vitara 7-Seater?
The name 'ESCUDO' is watermarked with the journal date of March 18, 2024, suggesting strongly the possibility of a 7-seater Maruti Grand Vitara. This indication is apparent for two main reasons. Firstly, it's evident because 'ESCUDO' has been used for all generations of the Japanese version of this model.
Secondly, there have been discussions within the industry about the potential introduction of a 7-seater Vitara in India soon. Currently, in India, we have the 5-seater version available, which comes with a 1.5-litre petrol mild-hybrid unit and a 1.5-litre petrol strong-hybrid unit.
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Could 'Tornado' Be Trademarked For a Two-Wheeler?
Suzuki has also trademarked another name, TORQNADO, but it's a bit tricky to guess its intended use. Currently, this name isn't associated with any car model globally, though it's used for a 2-wheeler model.
There's also speculation that this trademark filing might just be a routine step for protecting the company's intellectual property, with no concrete plans for any new products in the near future.
What Upcoming Models Does Maruti Suzuki Have In Its Pipeline?
Maruti Suzuki has a lot in its pipeline; in this act, there is no doubt, seeing how its test mule models are being spotted and concepts are unveiled the following year. We're eagerly awaiting the launch of the next-generation Swift in India, and just recently, a glimpse of the Dzire facelift during its testing phase.
The carmaker is also expected to launch a mini SUV to rival Hyundai Venue and Tata Punch. The 7-seater Grand Vitara is also among the upcoming launch expectations in the future. Looking back, Maruti has also revealed to us some EV car concepts like the Maruti Suzuki eVX and Maruti Suzuki eWX.
Verdict
The automaker is gearing up for its upcoming releases, targeting both the global and Indian markets. While some of these releases have been disclosed to the public, others are still under wraps. We're all eager to find out what they'll unveil and which ones will debut in the Indian market.
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