Maruti Suzuki Teases LED Tail Lamps of New SUV Set to Rival Hyundai Creta

Maruti Suzuki has unveiled a teaser for its upcoming SUV, showcasing a rear design with full LED tail lamps and a unique three-dimensional effect. The new model is set to position itself between the Brezza and Grand Vitara, targeting the midsize SUV market. It will be sold through the Arena network, appealing to a broader audience. The SUV is expected to feature existing powertrains, including a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a petrol-hybrid variant. Additionally, Maruti has started exporting the e Vitara electric SUV and launched local production of hybrid battery components.

Maruti Suzuki Teases LED Tail Lamps of New SUV Set to Rival Hyundai Creta

Maruti Suzuki has released a teaser image of the tail lamps of its upcoming SUV. The design of the LED unit features with a three-dimensional effect. The brake lamp is placed centrally, flanked by turn indicators on either side. The design has a resemblance to the Swift’s lighting pattern but with a different treatment for an SUV.

Positioning in Line-up

The new SUV is expected to sit between the Brezza and Grand Vitara in Maruti Suzuki’s line-up. Multiple media reports suggest that this new SUV will be sold through the Arena retail network, indicating a wider consumer focus compared to the Nexa-exclusive Grand Vitara. The model is aimed at the growing midsize SUV segment, where the Hyundai Creta currently holds a strong position.

Engine and Powertrain Options

The SUV is likely to share powertrains already used across Maruti Suzuki’s range. This includes a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing about 101 bhp and 139 Nm torque, along with a CNG option. A petrol-hybrid variant, similar to the Grand Vitara, is also expected. Offering multiple fuel choices would allow the carmaker to target customers with varied requirements.
Maruti Suzuki recently began the exports of the e Vitara electric SUV, the first unit was rolled off the production line by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, this made in India SUV will be exported to over 100 countries. Beside that Maruti Suzuki also inaugurate the localized production of hybrid battery electrodes at the TDS Lithium-Ion Battery plant, a joint venture between Toshiba, Denso and Suzuki. The plant is expected to produce over 80 percent of the battery components locally, boosting India’s EV manufacturing ecosystem.
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