Maruti Suzuki is all set to shake up the SUV market with its all-new 5-seater SUV, likely named Escudo. According to exclusive insights from Autocar Professional, this highly anticipated model will hit Indian showrooms around the 2025 festive season, making it a prime contender in the mid-size SUV segment.
Why the Escudo (Y17) is a Game-Changer
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Perfectly Positioned: Slots above the Brezza but below the Grand Vitara, filling a crucial gap in Maruti’s SUV lineup.
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Longer Than Grand Vitara?: Industry sources suggest the Y17 could be longer than the standard Grand Vitara, offering more legroom and boot space while maintaining a compact footprint.
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ICE-Powered for Now: Expected to launch with petrol and hybrid powertrains, keeping options open for a future EV variant.
What to Expect?
Maruti Suzuki’s Escudo (Y17) is expected to feature:
✔ Bold new design language (possibly inspired by Grand Vitara but more aggressive)
✔ Premium interiors with a focus on space and comfort
✔ Latest tech – Likely to get a large touchscreen, connected car features, and ADAS
✔ Hybrid option for better fuel efficiency