Maruti RIII may hit Indian roads by 2012

Maruti Suzuki India, country's largest car maker is working on its plans of launching a Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) named as RIII, in the Indian market by year 2012. The concept model of RIII was showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo in January this year, where it attracted a large number of visitors and car enthusiasts.

Maruti RIII is basically a seven seater MPV which will be produced at the platform of Maruti's only entry level sedan SX4. The Maruti RIII concept was showcased with flowing lines at the exteriors that start from the front of the vehicle and flow to the rear. Besides this, the concept has been decorated with the concealed rear tail lamps, a glass roof and a chrome grille. The MPV will be developed with an objective of optimizing the interior space without compromising on the elegance and compactness of the exterior.

However, the company hasn't disclosed any details regarding the launch date and specifications of this model in India. The company may also plan to export this model to foreign markets like Latin America and East Europe following its launch in the Indian market.