Maruti Toyota SUV- 5 expectations for 2021
As a part of the global agreement between Toyota and Suzuki, the Japanese manufacturers continue to share products and technologies across various countries. In India, this partnership has resulted in the establishment of two new products, namely Toyota Glanza and Toyota Urban Cruiser, based on the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza respectively. The above partnership helps Toyota sell Glanza and Urban Cruiser in the international market. Find below about Maruti Toyota SUV- 5 expectations for 2021.
More about the new car
The new crossover will be positioned between the Vitara Brezza and the Hyundai Creta/Kia Seltos. Details about the new crossover are yet to be known, but it could receive an all-wheel-drive variant. The Maruti-Toyota D22 crossover will be produced at Toyota’s manufacturing plant near Bangalore. The components used for the new crossover is likely to be sourced through Maruti Suzuki.
Competition
The new model will be manufactured at Toyota’s manufacturing unit near Bangalore as suggested by a fresh report by TeamBHP. The sourcing of the components, however, is expected to be done through Maruti Suzuki. Notably, this specific product will not be a mid-size SUV, and will be positioned under the segment that currently consists of cars like Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks, Renault Duster, MG Hector and so on. More about Maruti Toyota SUV- 5 expectations for 2021 below.
Engine and Performance
Which powertrain(s) will be offered with the crossover, is yet to be seen exactly. There are chances that it could be plonked with Maruti Suzuki’s 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that performs duties on other cars like Vitara Brezza, Ciaz, Ertiga etc. This engine puts out 103bhp of maximum power and 138Nm of peak torque. Transmission options will likely include a 5-speed manual gearbox, as well as an optional auto.
New SUV
Maruti Suzuki is apparently also working on another crossover, which has been codenamed YTB. This new model is being referred to as the ‘sister’ of Baleno, and could be based on the premium hatchback. While Maruti Suzuki does have a sub-4m SUV (Vitara Brezza) in its line-up, this new crossover will help the automaker increase its market share in the SUV space.
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