Suzuki India is developing a new compact crossover SUV (Y43) and plans to launch it in 2026-2027. It will be a new entry-level SUV in the local lineup that is smaller and more affordable than the Vitara Brezza.
Suzuki India’s new compact crossover SUV
The compact model, codenamed “Y43,” could be released in 2026 or 2027, reports Autocar . It will be smaller in footprint than the 3,995mm-long Vitara Brezza and will serve as a new, affordable “entry-level SUV” in the local lineup.
About Vitara Brezza
Suzuki’s Indian subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki, will be making a major change to the Suzuki Vitara Brezza and will be announcing it on February 6, 2020 (local time). The car will be unveiled for the first time at the Auto Expo 2020, which will be held in India on February 6, 2016.
It is the best-selling compact SUV in the country, holding the top share in the Indian SUV market. It sold 500,000 units in four years from February 2016. It also won the Indian Car of the Year award in 2017. Conceptualized and designed by the Maruti Suzuki team, the Vitara Brezza redefines the compact SUV segment with its sporty and attractive design.
The new Vitara Brezza offers enhanced sportiness, bolder looks, a stronger stance, a premium interior, and many new features. It features LED projector headlamps and high-tech LED lamps. It also features new dual-tone diamond-cut 16-inch alloy wheels.
The new Vitara Brezza is powered by a 1.5LK-series BS6 petrol engine and is equipped with a next-generation smart hybrid system with a lithium-ion battery and hill-hold assist function. In addition to providing optimal acceleration and performance, the dual-battery smart hybrid system also features improved fuel economy, idle start-stop, torque assist, and brake energy regeneration.
The latest version of the country’s best-selling compact SUV, the Vitara Brezza, offers enhanced sportiness, bolder looks, a stronger stance, a premium interior and many new features, providing a complete package of power, convenience, comfort and premium feel.
Vitara Brezza specs
Looking at the size and specifications, we can see that the Vitara Brezza is slightly smaller than the Escudo.
| Specifications | Vitara Brezza |
|---|---|
| full length | 3,995mm |
| Overall width | 1,640mm |
| Overall height | 1,790mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500mm |
| engine | 1.5L inline 4-cylinder engine “BOOSTERJET” + motor |
| Maximum power | 77kW/4,400rpm |
| Maximum torque | 138Nm 4,000rpm |
| transmission | AT/5-speed MT |
| Drive system | 4WD |
| Passenger capacity | 5 people |
| price | – |
Suzuki’s new Escudo hybrid model added, partially improved, released in 2020
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