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The new SUV, Maruti Escudo, with Maruti Suzuki Y17 codename, will be launched on 3 September 2025. It will be between Brezza and Grand Vitara and will compete with Hyundai Creta.
Brezza and vitara price
The new Maruti Escudo company's product lineup will be placed between Brezza and Grand Vitara. Since the price difference between these two models is low, Escudo prices are expected to be overlap with both. Currently, the prices of Maruti Brezza and Grand Vitara are available between Rs 8.69 lakh – Rs 14.14 lakh and Rs 11.42 lakh – Rs 20.68 lakh respectively.
With its new midsize SUV, Maruti Suzuki wants to attract the budget sensitive buyers, while the design, features and competition offers a good value to money in terms of compatible pricing. Escudo's entry-level variant is expected to cost around Rs 9 lakh or Rs 10 lakh, while the top-spec strong hybrid variant is expected to be priced at around Rs 18 lakh or Rs 19 lakh.
Three engine options
Petrol, Hybrid and CNG Maruti Escudo are likely to have three engine options borrowed from Grand Vitara – 1.5L K15C Petrol, 1.5L Atkinson Cycle Strong Hybrid and a CNG variant. Hybrid configuration will be introduced with high trims.
Segment-first features
Segment-first features According to media reports, Escudo will be the first car of Maruti Suzuki with an underbody CNG kit, which will increase boot space. It will also become the first Maruti to offer a powered tailgate and 4WD (four-wheel drive) system with Level-2 ADAS and Dolby Atmos technology. Other features are expected to be like Grand Vitara.