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Maruti Suzuki Escudo will go on sale on September 3 and it will likely be powered by a 1.5L mild hybrid and 1.5L strong hybrid petrol engines
Maruti Suzuki is preparing to introduce a brand new midsize SUV on September 3, 2025 in India and it has been teased for the first time. The five-seater will be positioned below the Grand Vitara and above the Brezza in the brand’s local portfolio and it will be retailed through the regular Arena dealerships to differentiate itself from its bigger sibling.
The SUV could be dubbed the Escudo and we have already showed you multiple spy images of the model after exclusively revealing its existence a few months ago. The teaser clearly shows the presence of Boomerang-styled 3D LED tail lamps and turn indicators enabling a sleek stance but the tailgate will be large in size. It is similar to what we have seen on the test mules.
The tail lamps could lead on to a horizontal light bar while an integrated spoiler and a high-mounted stop lamp as well as a shark fin antenna will be available. Maruti Suzuki will equip the Escudo with the familiar powertrains lifted from the Grand Vitara as the 1.5L mild hybrid and 1.5L strong hybrid petrol units will be offered.
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The chances of a CNG iteration cannot be ruled out either. We already know that the Maruti Suzuki Escudo will have a spacious interior and boot and its overall length could be slightly longer than the Grand Vitara. It will appeal to buyers looking for a practical midsize SUV in a relatively affordable price point as it could cost around Rs. 10-16 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki is preparing the Escudo to step into one of the most competitive SUV segments in India where it will square off against established names such as Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Mahindra Scorpio N, Toyota Hyryder and Honda Elevate. Spy shots of test prototypes suggest its design influences from both the e Vitara and the Grand Vitara.
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On the equipment front, the Escudo is expected to be generously loaded. A nine-inch touchscreen will serve as the centrepiece of the cabin with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Standard safety kit will include six airbags while convenience features such as a wireless phone charger and a semi-digital instrument cluster.
It will also get a flat-bottom steering wheel, automatic climate control and selectable drive modes will also likely be part of the package. The Escudo could also appeal to compact SUV buyers looking to purchase the top-end variants as it could fall on the same price bracket.
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