Maruti Ertiga’s popularity in the 7-seater car segment is unmatched. In September and October, this car has created a new record. It became the best-selling car in the country by the beating popular models like WagonR and Baleno. Now it may have to face a new challenge at home. Maruti Suzuki India is going to launch another 7-seater car. Recently it has been seen testing on the roads.
Maruti Suzuki is testing its 7-seater SUV Maruti Grand Vitara (7-seater). Its design has been inspired by its upcoming first electric car Vitara.
Spy Photos surfaced
Many spy photos of the testing of this car have surfaced. According to a report by the ET, the camouflaged version of this car has been seen on the roads. Possibly the company is testing this car on the road. This will be a new entry in the Maruti’s SUV portfolio. Currently, the company has SUVs like Fronx, Brezza, Jimny, and Grand Vitara. Ertiga and XL6 are 7-seater MPVs.
How will Grand Vitara 7-Seater be
According to the information revealed, Grand Vitara can have a 1.5 liter petrol or hybrid petrol engine like the current car. In this, the hybrid engine will work to the give an extra boost to the car. However, its wheelbase will be larger, so that third row seats can be included.
At the same time, the company can modify its engine to maintain the boot space. There is also a possibility of getting a vertical touch screen and ADAS suite in the new 7-seater Grand Vitara. Since Ertiga does not fall in the SUV category, it can give direct competition to Hyundai Alcazar, Mahindra Scorpio N, and MG Hector Plus in the market.
Maruti Suzuki is also going to launch its first electric car Maruti Suzuki eVitara based on Grand Vitara soon.