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Maruti Suzuki's new midsize SUV 'Maruti Escudo' will be available for sale on 3 September 2025. It will have 3 engine options and this will be the first Maruti with an underbody CNG tank.
3 engine option
The new midsize SUV will be taken from Maruti Grand Vitara, 103bhp, 1.5L Natural Aspirated Petrol, 116bhp Petrol Hybrid and 88bhp CNG Povertrain. Strong hybrid setup will be available only on high trims. The FWD Drivetrain system will come as a standard, while the AWD (all-wheel drive) configuration will be reserved for petrol-automatic variants.
| 1.5L NA Petrol | 103bhp |
| 1.5L Petrol Hybrid | 116bhp |
| CNG | 88bhp |
| Drivetrain | FWD/AWD (Petrol-At only) |
First Maruti with underbody CNG tank
According to media reports, Maruti's new midsize SUV will be the first CNG model of the brand with underbody CNG tank. This will increase the boot space, which usually reduces Maruti's factory-fed CNG cars. The official details of the new Maruti SUV will be revealed at the time of launch. According to media reports, this will be the first Maruti Suzuki in India with Level-2 Adas suit. In addition, car manufacturer is expected to exist in the carmaker Dolby Atmos technology, powered tailgate, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats and other features.
Cheaper than Grand Vitara?
Since the new Maruti Midsize SUV will be sold through the Arena dealership, not through the premium Nexa Sales Network like Grand Witara, its price is expected to be slightly reduced. Despite the lower price, this new Maruti SUV can be equipped with more advanced features than its cybbing. In the coming days, more information about the new Maruti SUV will be revealed.