- Maruti Suzuki is ready with 3 new car launches for the year 2023.
- Jimny 5-door and Baleno-based crossover to be unveiled at the 2023 Auto Expo.
- Innova Hycross-based new Maruti MPV will likely launch around the festive season 2023.
Maruti Suzuki is ready to unveil its new four-wheeled weapons for the year 2023. The 2023 Auto Expo will see the world premiere of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door and Baleno-based crossover codenamed YTB. Based on some fresh media reports, it is highly likely that Maruti Suzuki will launch a new MPV based on the Toyota Innova Hycross in 2023. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming vehicles from Maruti Suzuki.
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Maruti Suzuki New Innova Hycross-based MPV: All Details
The new Maruti Suzuki MPV will essentially be a counterpart of the Toyota Innova Hycross, much like the Grand Vitara and Urban Cruiser Hyryder twins. It is likely that the new four-wheeler will be manufactured at Toyota's Bidadi-based manufacturing facility. Although the Maruti MPV will use the same set of powertrain and underpinnings as the Hycross, there will be subtle design changes here and there. We expect the Maruti MPV to come loaded with all the bells and whistles such as a 10.1-inch infotainment system, electronically adjustable driver seat with memory function, dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof and more. Interestingly, the launch of the new MPV will be around the 2023 festive season and it will be the first vehicle in the brand's portfolio to get ADAS tech.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door and Baleno-Based Crossover: Details
The homegrown carmaker will unveil two new products at the 2023 Auto Expo. The first will be the Baleno-based crossover, internally codenamed YTB, and it will be launched in April 2023. The second product will be the much-awaited Jimny 5 door. The lifestyle vehicle will be pitched against the Mahindra Thar and will likely be launched around August 2023.
The Baleno crossover will use the same underpinnings as the Baleno, while the engine duties will likely be done by the 1.0-litre BoosterJet unit. The Jimny 5 door will use the 1.5-litre K15C engine mated to the Suzuki AllGrip Pro 4 WD system. Maruti could likely offer a mild hybrid system with the Jimny SUV.
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Verdict: Maruti Suzuki's new MPV based on the Toyota Innova Hycross seems to be a highly beneficial move for the brand as well as customers. It will really assist to bump up the sales figures and the widespread service network of Maruti Suzuki will help to make the MPV accessible to more people. The pricing of the Innova Hycross is yet to be revealed and that will significantly affect the performance of both vehicles in the market.
