Joseph Fernandes 
Maruti Suzuki with Grand Vitara, Fronx, and Brezza SUVs is performing insanely well in the segment as out of top 10 SUV sales, 3 of its SUV are consistently ranking in the top 10. But now Maruti has plans to introduce more SUV to dominance the SUV Segment in India. Let’s list down all the information on what if Maruti were to introduce a Fortuner-rivaling SUV.
Maruti’s New Fortuner SUV: How will it look like?
So, if Maruti were to introduce an SUV of Fortuner size, how will it look like? First thing, it’s highly likely Maruti will rebadge the Toyota’s Fortuner with bits of Maruti parts for differentiation. As per our render based on Fortuner, it’ll feature new front grille with dual chrome line positioned horizontally, with line integrating into the thin LED DRLs in LED Headlamps. Below that is the cube shape Headlamp for the High-Beam and below that is thin LED Indicators, and bumpers will look the same as the Fortuner.
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The side profile reminiscent of the Toyota’s SUV, but it’ll get new design for the 18-inch alloy wheels. The rear profile will get new LED Tail-lamps with NEXA’s Tri-cube units inside, and likely will feature connecting light bar. From the inside, it’ll be same like dash-mounted 8-inch Infotainment, above is digital clock between the AC vents, soft touch materials on doors, dashboard, armrest, seats, etc. Moreover, it’ll have 4-spoke steering, analog instrument cluster with 3.2-inch TFT Display; 2nd row with Bench or Captain Seats, rear AC vents, 3rd row with limited space and 50:50 split seats; and powered tailgate to open boot.
In Engine Options, Maruti’s Fortuner will only have the Petrol Engine Option, no Diesel as Maruti is against it. It’ll be powered by 2.7 L 4 Cylinder NA Petrol delivering 163.60 BHP and 245 NM Torque mated to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox with 2WD or 4×2 as Drive Type. It’ll have fuel efficiency between 10 – 12 KMPL.
Feature-wish, it has ventilated front seats, powered driver seat, powered tailgate, Dual-Zone Climate Control, cooled glovebox, Drive Modes, 6 Speakers, and so on. Even in Safety, it’ll have 7 Airbags, Manual Day/Night IRVM, Traction Control, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Reverse Parking Camera, among other safety tech.
Upon launch, it’ll rivals the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, Jeep Meridian, and Skoda Kodiaq.
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Maruti’s New Fortuner-based SUV – Is it Coming?