Maruti Suzuki Considering To Launch Bigger SUV — To Be Slotted Above Vitara Brezza

Riding on the success of the Brezza, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman, RC Bhargava stated that the company will soon launch a bigger premium SUV which will be slotted above the Vitara Brezza.

The new SUV to be launched is expected to be the 2016 Suzuki Vitara sold in the European and other international markets. Bhargava said, "Our product portfolio will cover these segments."

He added, "Today we have covered only the compact SUVs, but as we along, we will also move with an SUV which is higher that the compact SUV. I don't know when exactly it is scheduled for sale, but not too far in the future."

The globally sold Suzuki Vitara is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol engines include a 1.6-litre VVT engine producing 120bhp and the Vitara Sport which draws power from a 1.4-litre turbocharged BoosterJet engine pumping out 138bhp.

The diesel variant of the Vitara is powered by a 1.6-litre DDiS diesel engine which churns out 120bhp of power. The transmission options include five-speed and six-speed manual gearbox and an optional six-speed automatic transmission.

The Suzuki Vitara is equipped with ALLGRIP four-wheel drive system, radar brake support and cruise control system. The other features include seven-inch infotainment system, automatic climate control, tyre pressure monitoring system and LED projector headlamps.

The Vitara is also equipped with safety features such as seven airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control and brake assist. The SUV also comes with five-star ANCAP Safety Rating.

The Vitara premium SUV is likely to be priced in India in the range of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakh ex-showroom. When launched the Vitara will go head on with the likes of Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV 500 and Renault Duster.

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