Maruti Suzuki has been dominating the 7-Seater MPV Segment with the Ertiga, but now they’re launching another 7-Seater MPV which will be entry-level model and even more affordable than the Ertiga.
A new entry-level MPV is in development which is expected to be priced from Rs. 6 Lakhs to take on it’s only rival, the Renault Triber. Internally, Maruti has codenamed the affordable MPV as “YDB.” This new entry-level MPV is based on the Suzuki Spacia and will be longer in dimensions, likely to be a sub 4-meter model. The highlight of the Spacia is that it gets sliding doors in the second-row, however, Maruti will omit this feature to keep the pricing as low as possible.
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Although, it is possible Maruti may eventually use the sliding door function for its YDB MPV by using the cost-effective sliding door mechanism from the Eeco. Moreover, it’ll have a tall stance profile to offer more headroom and interior space. Moving to the interior part, we expect it to look the same as the current Maruti models like the Fronx, Baleno, Brezza, and the recently launched new Swift.
Under the hood, it is likely Maruti will offer the 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Z12E Petrol Engine delivering 80.46 BHP and 111.7 NM of Torque mated to 5 Speed Manual (MT) and Automatic (AMT) Gearbox with expect fuel efficiency of around 23 – 25 KMPL. A CNG option will likely be offered as well.
The YDB MPV could sport features like 9-inch Infotainment System with Wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto, Wireless Charging Pad, 2nd Row AC, LED Headlamps, Tail-lamps, and DRLs, 360 Surround View Camera, Standard 6 Airbags, among other features.
The YDB MPV is still in the initial stages of development, and before this, Maruti will be launching the 7-Seater SUV based on Grand Vitara, and their first-ever electric SUV, eVX. As per the Maruti’s internal plan, the YDB MPV is expected to launch sometime in 2026 at expected price of Rs. 6 Lakhs, and in the line-up, it’ll be positioned below the Ertiga, and XL6 MPV.
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