Maruti Suzuki Dzire Facelift

Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to launch a range of exciting new cars in a couple of years. With a focus on innovation, reliability, and affordability, these upcoming cars are expected to make a significant impact in the automotive market. Let’s know more about the upcoming Maruti Suzuki cars and SUVs in 2024 and 2025. Maruti Swift 2024 Maruti Suzuki is ready to introduce its New-Gen Swift for the Indian market. It is expected to be launched on May 9. Based on the modified HEARTECT platform, the new Swift will receive design updates and an all-new interior. Some of its exterior features include a new grille, redesigned front bumper, updated headlamps, a new set of alloy wheels, and stylish tailgate design with inverted C-shaped LED tail-lights. The interior of the new Swift will be quite different from the outgoing model. It will feature a new dual-tone black/beige scheme, similar to the Baleno hatchback. Other noteworthy features include a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, flat-bottom steering wheel, keyless entry, automatic AC, reverse parking camera, and more. It will be powered by a 1.2-litre Z-Series petrol engine, producing 82 bhp with 108 Nm of torque. A hybrid setup will also be on offer. Price for the 2024 Swift could be between Rs 6.5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). Maruti Dzire 2024 After the new Swift, the new-gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire will be launched in our market. The automaker will launch the new-gen Dzire during the festive season with an updated exterior design, interior, and new engine options. The updated subcompact sedan will feature a new grille, LED headlamp clusters, new alloy wheels, and a revamped tailgate. Interior of the car will be inspired by the Fronx and Baleno. Moreover, it is likely to offer a larger 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 360-degree camera, and a sunroof. Powered by the same engine as Swift (1.2-litre petrol unit), it will deliver 82 bhp with 108 Nm of torque. We can expect a price hike over the existing model and it could cost somewhere around Rs 7 lakh and Rs 10.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Maruti Suzuki eVX Maruti Suzuki had showcased the eVX electric SUV concept at the 2023 Auto Expo. The company has officially announced that the production version of the e-SUV will arrive in our market sometime next year, most probably in the first quarter of 2025. In terms of design, it will feature dual-pod projector headlamps, LED taillights, silver-coloured multi-spoke alloy wheels, shark-fin antenna, roof rails, and more. It is expected to come with two battery packs - 48kWh or 60kWh, with a maximum range of 500 km on a single charge. It will be manufactured locally at Suzuki’s Gujarat-based manufacturing plant and will also be exported to select international markets including Europe and Japan. Maruti Grand Vitara 7-Seater The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is currently available in a 5-seater avatar; however, the company is working on a new 3-row version. This 7-seater SUV will be based on an elongated Global C platform to accommodate a larger wheelbase & bigger SUV. It will be manufactured at Suzuki’s new production facility in Haryana, which is likely to be operational by year or in 2025. The SUV is expected to be offered in both 6 and 7-seat layout with the former having captain seats in the second row.  The upcoming 7-seater Grand Vitara is likely to continue with the same engine available in the current model, which includes a 1.5-litre four-cylinder K15C mild hybrid petrol engine and a Toyota-sourced 1.5-litre three-cylinder strong hybrid petrol engine. Maruti Fronx 2025 Facelift Maruti Suzuki is set to introduce a hybrid version of the Fronx model. Instead of using Toyota's hybrid technology, the manufacturer is developing its own hybrid engine, named HEV. It is expected to be highly fuel-efficient, and likely to offer a mileage of approximately 35 kmpl. The hybrid powertrain will comprise an all-new Z12E, 3-cylinder engine, a 1.5-2kWh battery pack, and an electric motor. The 3-cylinder engine will work as a generator to charge the battery pack, while the electric motor will drive the front wheels. Not just the hybrid powertrain, the Fronx facelift will also receive cosmetic design changes and more features inside the cabin. The new model is most likely to be launched in mid-2025. Also Read: Upcoming 7-Seater SUVs In 2024, 2025

SUVs are hugely popular among car buyers, as it offers stylish looks, commanding driving position, high ground clearance and spacious interiors. Customers are now ready to shed extra to drive home a bigger 3-row SUVs, which is very much evident from the sales of XUV700, Scorpio and Fortuner. More automakers are now planning to enter the 7-seater SUV category. In this article, you will get an overview of the upcoming 7-seater SUVs launching in 2024 and 2025. New-gen Toyota Fortuner Toyota is planning to launch the new-gen Fortuner in the Indian market. Scheduled to be launched in 2025, the SUV will be based on the new TNGA-F modular platform. It is likely to house a 2.8-litre diesel engine, mated with a 48-V mild hybrid tech. However, the mild hybrid setup could only be offered with the higher variants while the lower variants will use non-hybrid 2.8-litre diesel unit. Inspired from the Tacoma pickup, the upcoming Fortuner will feature a semi-hexagon-shaped grille with three horizontal slats, new LED headlights with thinner and sleeker-looking LED DRLs within the headlamp unit. The side profile will be mostly the same except for a new set of alloy wheels. Moving to the rear, it is expected to feature connected LED taillamps and a new bumper. New Ford Everest/Endeavour Ford is also preparing to re-introduce the popular Endeavour SUV. However, the India-spec model is likely to be called Everest. Expected to launch in 2025, the Ford Everest will be brought as a Completely Build-Up (CBU) unit. Globally, it is available with a 2.0-litre diesel engine in two tune options (single turbo and twin turbo) and a 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel unit. Transmission options will include a 6-speed and 10-speed automatic gearbox. The new Everest will get a boxy front-fascia; it will feature a large grille, a horizontal bar in its middle and the new Matrix LED headlights with C-shaped DRLs. Inside, it is likely to provide a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system running Ford’s latest SYNC infotainment software and a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster. However, the lower variants will get the 10.1-inch infotainment and 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster. Further, Ford may also use ADAS tech for the upcoming Everest SUV. New Kia EV9 The flagship 7-seater electric SUV from the brand, the EV9, was unveiled in its production avatar last year. It is now set to be fully imported into India for a launch expected in late 2024. Based on the E-GMP platform, the Kia EV9 will use the dedicated skateboard EV architecture. This platform is also shared with the latest Kia and Hyundai electric vehicles. It may come in both 2WD and 4WD versions, offering a range of approximately 400-500 km on a single full charge. Positioned above the EV6, it is likely to come equipped with a large touchscreen infotainment system, an all-digital cluster, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, connected technology, and various other amenities. Mahindra XUV.e8 Next on the line is the Mahindra XUV.e8 which will be launched by December 2024. Upon launch, it will be the first Mahindra car to be built on the Born Electric platform. The SUV shares styling cues from the XUV700 ICE version; however, it will have some EV-specific changes. It will have a closed front grille, a full-width LED light bar, flush door handles and newly styled headlamps.  Inside, the upcoming XUV.e8 is likely to feature a new twin-spoke steering wheel with a small display, large infotainment screen, digital instrument cluster, new centre console and gear lever. As for the battery pack, the 2024 XUV.e8 could be powered by an 80kWh battery pack along with dual-motor AWD setup. The lower variants will have a single-motor setup.  7-Seater Grand Vitara Last but not least, Maruti Suzuki will introduce a 7-seater version of its popular SUV Grand Vitara. Expected to hit the market by 2025, it may offer both 6-and 7-seat configurations. It will be based on the elongated version of the Global C platform and the production will take place at Toyota's new facility in Haryana. The upcoming 7-seater Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (Y17) is expected to retain the current 1.5-litre four-cylinder K15C mild hybrid petrol engine, along with the 1.5-litre three-cylinder strong hybrid petrol engine. Also Read: New Renault Duster - Top 5 Things To Know

New Maruti Suzuki Swift is scheduled to be launched in the Indian market on May 9, 2024. Ahead of its official launch, the automaker has started accepting pre-orders for the hatchback. Interested customers can book the new Swift online or at the authorised dealership by paying a token amount of Rs 11,000. Recent media reports suggest that the new-gen model will offer more safety features and improved mileage than the outgoing Swift. 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift: 6 Airbags as Standard Maruti was offering two front airbags on the old Swift model while for the next-gen model, the automaker is likely to boost safety by providing six airbags as standard. Improved Mileage Apart from safety, the 2024 Swift is expected to offer improved fuel efficiency. Equipped with the all-new 1.2-litre 3-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine, the vehicle can produce 81 bhp of power with 112 Nm of torque. It is said that the mileage of the new Swift will stand at 25.72 kmpl with the mild hybrid petrol unit. Compared to its predecessor which has a claimed mileage of 22.56 kmpl for automatic and 22.38 kmpl for manual, the updated model will make a difference of 3.16 kmpl for automatic and 3.34 kmpl for manual transmission. Variety of Features New Maruti Swift is expected to come with a host of features including a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system running Arkamys sound system, rear AC vents, wireless phone charging, push-button start-stop, and a semi-digital instrument console. Price and Rivals Price for the 2024 Swift will get a hike over its outgoing model which is priced at Rs 6.24 lakh to 9.28 lakh (ex-showroom). It will rival Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS and Tata Tiago. Also Read: New Renault Duster With 140hp Hybrid Engine For Europe

Major Indian car manufacturers released their April automobile sales report today, as is the norm on the first day of every month. The positive sentiment in the domestic four-wheeler market was evident as Tata witnessed a 12% year-on-year growth in April, while over 50,000 cars from Hyundai’s stable were bought. Maruti Suzuki At the top of the heap, Maruti Suzuki sold a record 1.68 lakh units to register a 4.7% growth on a year-over-year basis. Total domestic and sales including passenger vehicles and exports stood at 1.46 lakh and 22,160 lakh units, respectively. This translates into over 30% y-o-y growth in international trade alone. Meanwhile, sales of passenger cars here clocked the 1.38 lakh mark.  Hyundai Hyundai continued with the positive growth sentiment with a combined (domestic and international) sales figure of 63,710 last month, up 9.5% from April 2023, during which the Korean carmaker sold 58,201 units. Exports were significantly up at 58.82% to 13,500. Month-on-month sales fell by 2,800. Tata Motors Indigenous carmaker Tata Motors sold 77,521 vehicles in total, including 76,399 units in the domestic market (68,514 sold in April 2023). Passenger vehicles sales stood at 47,883 (1.86% year-over-year growth). Whereas, passenger carriers sold in the commercial segment went up by 118% to 4,316. Over 6,000 EVs were sold in the previous month by the brand.  Toyota With a year-over-year increase of 32%, Japanese car giant Toyota sold 20,494 units in India, while exports stood at 1,794 vehicles. Out of the total units sold, 18,700 automobiles were sold in the domestic market alone. The reports reveal a 48% increase in sales volume during the January to April period of this year.  MG Motor India MG Motor India sold 4,485 cars last month with electric vehicles contributing to 34% of the total units retailed. This marked a 1.45% fall y-o-y with a difference of 66 vehicles. A similar story continues with the month-on-month figure of -163, representing a decline of 2.09% from March’s 4,648 car sales.