Seven Upcoming Maruti Suzuki Cars In India

The list includes three hatchbacks, two sedans, one SUV and one crossover

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has ruled the Indian roads ever since it began operations in the ‘80s. The company took its early-comer’s advantage by the scruff of its neck and planted its roots so deep in India’s DNA that none of the carmakers have been able to match its growth. But as is the case in every industry, a company has to move on with the times and deliver satisfactory products to its consumer base. The Japanese car firm has been doing that successfully as its modern products like the Vitara Brezza, Ciaz and Baleno have completely outgunned their respective rivals from esteemed car manufacturers.

MSIL is on the verge of reaching 50 per cent market share in India. However, to tackle the onslaught from its competitors in the country, Maruti must keep updating its product portfolio. Here’s a list of cars that will roll out of Maruti’s factory floors in the coming years.

All-New Swift

The new Swift was unveiled in Japan last year and it will surely arrive on our shores as well. It is likely to make its Indian debut during the 2018 Auto Expo and will be launched soon after. The Swift has had an amazing fan-following in India and the new one is likely raise the bar further. While the new Swift is shorter in length and lower in height, its wheelbase has gone up by 20mm. It is likely to carry forward the same basic engines as the current Swift, but with improved performance figures.

Expected Launch: March 2018

Expected Price Range: Rs 5-7.25 lakh

All-New Alto

(Photograph above: Current-gen Alto 800)

The Alto has been a sales phenomenon for the company. For over a decade it has topped the charts of the best-selling cars in India month-on-month. In recent times, though, its sales figures have been toppling down. With new comers like the Renault Kwid and the Datsun redi-GO, consumer expectations in that segment have gone up. That’s what the new Alto is slated to address. Like the Swift, the new Alto is expected to break cover during next year’s Auto Expo. No confirmed details have surfaced yet but expect the new Alto to be big on space and features.

Expected Launch: Mid 2018

Expected Price Range: Rs 2.5-4 lakh

Celerio Facelift

(Photograph above: Current-gen Celerio)

Maruti Suzuki recently knocked off the diesel engine option for the Celerio. The company is now working on an updated version of the hatchback and it is likely to make the car’s recipe more enticing for customers who are looking for options in the same category. The refreshed Celerio is expected to feature styling tweaks on the outside, updated feature-list on the inside and possibly a CNG option. It will be one of the important updates for the company as the Celerio competes directly with the Tata Tiago, which has set high standards on almost all fronts.

Expected Launch: Late 2018

Expected Price Range: Rs 4-5 lakh

All New DZire

(Photograph above: Current-gen Swift DZire)

The DZire has been a customer favourite in the sub-4 metre sedan segment for quite a while. Even though it faces tough competition from the Honda Amaze and Hyundai Xcent, the Maruti product has enjoyed a flawless run. But against more powerful products like the Volkswagen Ameo and the Ford Figo Aspire, the current-gen DZire seems quite dated. Time for an update then. Around the same time as the all new Swift, the Japanese firm will launch the new DZire sedan as well. It will share all its underpinnings with the Swift and will feature updated engines, more creature-comforts and bigger cabin.

Expected Launch: Early 2018

Expected Price Range: Rs 5.5-8 lakh

Ciaz Facelift

Since its launch in October 2014, the Ciaz has been very well received. It has gone on to become the segment leader by outselling the Honda City and the Hyundai Verna, both of which are its main rivals. Later this year, Maruti Suzuki will launch the updated Ciaz in India, which will receive a host of cosmetic and feature updates both inside and outside the cabin. Once launched, Maruti will retail the Ciaz via its premium range of Nexa dealerships. Mechanically, it will remain unchanged.

Expected Launch: Second Quarter 2017

Expected Price Range: Rs 8-11 lakh

S-Cross Facelift

Tagged by Maruti Suzuki as a premium crossover, the S-Cross hasn’t really clicked with the audience yet. Retailing via Nexa range of dealerships, it is the most expensive Maruti Suzuki product currently on sale in India. Since it falls in the price range of more enticing products like the Renault Duster and Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to launch the facelifted S-Cross soon in India. It was unveiled at the Sao Paulo Motor Show last year and is slated to come to India with an aggressive exterior styling and updated features list.

Expected Launch: Late 2018 or Early 2019

Expected Price Range: Rs 9-12.5 lakh

Vitara Brezza Petrol

Maruti Suzuki launched the Vitara Brezza in March 2016 and it has taken the market by storm. It simply annihilated all its direct rivals and rose up to the pole position. This is when it is being retailed with the Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre DDiS engine only. However, Maruti Suzuki, in all probability, will introduce the petrol-powered Vitara Brezza later this year. The option of a petrol engine will further boost its sales figures, thanks primarily to a lower price and Maruti’s frugal set up. The Brezza is expected to feature the tried-and-tested 1.2-litre K-series petrol engine with a few tweaks for better overall performance.

Expected Launch: Late 2017

Expected Price Range: Rs 6.5-8.5 lakh