Maruti is bringing 5 seater SUVs, petrol-hybrid-CNG all options will be found, mileage will be raised

New Delhi. Maruti Suzuki is set to launch a completely new midsize SUV on 3 September 2025. This model has become a topic of discussion due to leaked information and spy images even before the official name and the market comes to the market. It is currently being called 'Maruti Escudo', but at the time of launch it will be introduced with a different name. It will be a 5-seater midsize SUV based on Grand Vitara and will be sold as a new flagship product in Maruti's Arena lineup. Let's know about the upcoming new Maruti 5-seater hybrid SUV (Escudo).

Petrol-Hybrid and CNG options
The new Maruti is expected to be shared with SUV's Poetrain Grand Vitara, currently available with 103bhp Natural Aspirated Petrol, 116bhp Petrol-Hybrid and 88bhp CNG options. Transmission options will include manual and automatic units.

Underbody CNG Tank

According to the leaked information, Maruti Escudo will be the first model of the brand that will have underbody CNG tank instead of placing CNG tank in the boot. This system will remove the complaints of limited boot space in Maruti's CNG cars. Petrol will offer mileage up to 40kmpl with hybrid CNG.

Four-wheel drive system
There will be a 4WD (four-wheel drive) system to separate it from Grand Vitara, which can only be offered on high trims. Maruti Grand Vitara comes with FWD (front-wheel drive) and AWD (all-wheel drive) configuration. According to the leaked information, the new Maruti 5-seater will be the first model of the Hybrid SUV brand with Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) and Dolby Atomos technology. Both these features are not in its major rival – Hyundai Creta.