Maruti Suzuki is on the verge of launching an absolute lot more utility vehicles (UVs) than it previously did. They have more than a half dozen new models in the pipeline, including the entirety of the money-to-preference continuum from UVs and MPVs selling roughly north of 5 lakh to 30 lakhs. The power variants will include petrol, hybrid, CNG and electric engines.
The new kid on the block is the Maruti Escudo which is a premium midsize SUV that is scheduled to enter the market this year. More than that, we are getting the e Vitara, the first all-electric SUV ever made by Maruti, planned to be launched in 2024. In 2026, the Fronx Hybrid will arrive with the brand own strong hybrid system, which will be succeeded by the next generation Baleno and a compact 7-seater Mini MPV based on Suzuki Spacia of Japan.
Here are the details of the five best upcoming Maruti SUVs and MPVs that will be launched by the year 2026:
| Model | Expected Launch |
|---|---|
| Maruti Escudo | 3rd September 2025 (Confirmed) |
| Maruti e Vitara | Late 2025 |
| Maruti Fronx Hybrid | Early 2026 |
| New-Gen Maruti Baleno | Mid to Late 2026 |
| Maruti Mini MPV | H2 2026 |
Top 5 Upcoming Maruti
Maruti Escudo
The flagship SUV vehicle will be the Maruti Escudo that comes under the Arena. Falling between Brezza and the Grand Vitara, it will also be the first Indian car of Maruti to include Level-2 ADAS and Dolby Atmos sound. It has other high-end features such as the 4WD system and powered tailgate. It is likely that the Escudo will also use powertrains of the Grand Vitara a 103bhp 1.5L mild-hybrid and 115bhp 1.5L strong-hybrid.
Maruti e vitara
The e Vitara will be the first electric SUV manufactured by Maruti initially planned to come in March 2025 but is delayed by supply chains. It is now anticipated to be introduced by the end of 2025 as a vehicle riding on a skateboard that shares its platform with the BYD-designed EV with a 49kWh and 61kWh battery pack. The two will produce 143bhp and 173bhp respectively and are front mounted motors. Maruti boasts of a long mileage of more than 500km (MIDC).
Maruti Fronx Hybrid
In early 2026, there will be the Fronx Hybrid that will feature the introduction of the in-house developed series hybrid system that will be more affordable than the one by Toyota that comes equipped with an electric motor and a 1.2L, 3-cylinder Z12E petrol engine. Look forward to more than 35km/litre. It will be visually very close to the existing Fronx but with the new Hybrid badging.
New-Gen Maruti Baleno
The next-gen Baleno is due at mid-to-late 2026 and will have a powerful hybrid variant of the same 1.2L petrol-hybrid powertrain that the Fronx Hybrid has. This fuel efficient arrangement is favoured on top trims only and the lower variants are most likely to remain on the same turf with the existing 1.2L K12N producing 88.5bhp and 113Nm. The vehicle will be equipped with new design, additional features and more technology.
Maruti mini MPV
The final product in the trio is a completely new 7-seater variant of the Mini that is geared towards the new Renault Triber. This upright, boxy subcompact MPV will be based on the Suzuki Spacia and is likely to be free of sliding doors and ADAS in India. The probable engines will be the 1.2L Z-Series petrol and the new strong hybrid arrangement that would be coupled with both manual and automatic variants.
Maruti Suzuki is all set to disrupt the utility vehicle market with varied portfolio of electric, hybrid, petrol and cheap and affordable variants.
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