2 new compact Maruti cars coming soon!

Maruti Suzuki has had a phenomenal 2022 wherein we saw a couple of new generation cars like the Baleno and Brezza which excelled in their segment. This year also witnessed the introduction of new generation cars, new facelift models and also the addition of factory-fitted CNG options in existing cars. This became incremental in terms of sales and also market penetration. The automaker which is renowned to excel in the compact car ballgame is also marching towards the larger midsize segment with the upbringing of SUVs. All of this will go into conglomeration by keeping their compact vehicle plans intact. So, what’s next from the compact segment? Let’s talk about 2 new compact cars from Maruti.

Compact Maruti cars – Baleno Cross

India’s largest automaker is set to bring a crossover version of their premium hatchback Baleno. This new car is expected to boast an SUV-centric design with high ground clearance, roof rails, tapering roofline, body cladding and other SUV characteristics. It could make this new crossover stand out from the regular car. If we talk about interiors, the car is touted to get a longer feature list which could include a sunroof, wireless charging pad, more practical storage places, and more. Powering this car is likely to be a 1.0-litre Booster Jet petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission.

5-door Jimny 

One of the most highly anticipated launches of 2023, the Maruti Jimny is soon to uncover at Auto Expo 2023. India is set to receive the 5-door iteration of the car for enhanced space and practicality. The overall length of the car would be increased by the standard 3-door for encasing the rear doors. This would help in easy agress and ingress in the rear bench seat setup. If we talk about the feature list, it is expected to get all the bells and whistles like a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic AC, all power windows, a multi-information display and other essential stuff. Powering the Jimny is likely to be the 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that makes 103bhp and 138Nm of torque. Moreover, we would also see the ‘AllGripPro’ 4×4 technology. Starting prices are expected to fall around the Rs 10 lakh mark (ex-showroom).

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