Maruti Suzuki Compact SUV to be Revealed at the Auto Expo

The company will roll out much-awaited Vitara compact SUV by April, 2016. The company confirmed that the compact SUV will be showcased at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo and a launch of the product will follow suit. The India-bound Maruti Suzuki Vitara will look similar to the iV-4 concept which made its debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. It shares the same platform as the XA Alpha concept which was showcased at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo.

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There are no plans yet of getting a sub-compact SUV from Maruti Suzuki and will be a compact SUV that will go up against the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster and even the upcoming Honda BR-V (which will be seen at the Auto Expo too). But it looks like price will play an important role and the company is looking to price it under the ten lakh mark.

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As far as the engine options for the Maruti Suzuki Vitara are concerned, the company will plan on bringing the 1.4-litre VVT petrol and a 1.3-litre multijet diesel, however considering that the 1.6-litre diesel has already made its way to India, Maruti Suzuki might just up the ante by loading it in the Vitara.

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