Maruti Suzuki to unveil new version of SUV (New Vitara) EDIT: Now Launched

Godfather · 11th May 2007, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Pics posted by Sajo here

New Vitara Pics

Hey..Thanks.. It does look good...

Godfather

indian21r · 12th May 2007, 17:22

I was talking to a friend in MUL about this. Escuso is expected to be priced around 16. It is smaller version of Grand Vitara. He was sayng that we can expect it as early as july.

sajo · 12th May 2007, 17:55

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Originally Posted by indian21r

It is smaller version of Grand Vitara.

What?? Still smaller? Anything smaller and it can fit into the cabin space of an Endeavour or Safari.
The Vitara isnt all that big. Infact, when I stand next to it, I feel like I am peering into a car, not a 16-20L+ SUV. Thats an insane pricing me thinks... It should ideally be around 10.

indian21r · 12th May 2007, 18:12

ESCUDO* typed the name wrong

indian21r · 12th May 2007, 18:15

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Originally Posted by sajo

What?? Still smaller? Anything smaller and it can fit into the cabin space of an Endeavour or Safari.
The Vitara isnt all that big. Infact, when I stand next to it, I feel like I am peering into a car, not a 16-20L+ SUV. Thats an insane pricing me thinks... It should ideally be around 10.

That is what I was talking about with my friend. Already Grand Vitara looks small and if this is smaller than that

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rangaraj · 12th May 2007, 19:10

Looks like it will be a tuscon size vehicle with a petrol engine! Going by the way Tuscon's sales have been, not too sure if this will stand a better chance.

If it is fitted out well, it will have to compete with the Honda CRV which would probably be bigger..

the Tuscon has a diesel engine, the endy will be bigger..

I wonder what will be its USP's..

Translated version of http://www.suzuki.co.jp/escudo/
Translated version of http://www.suzuki.co.jp/escudo/

BUSA · 12th May 2007, 20:04

Whats with all new Suzuki cars having Swiftish interiors?

pogusingh · 12th May 2007, 23:32

Check out Welcome to Suzuki Grand Vitara - Microsite

doctorkats · 13th May 2007, 04:38

looks boxy yet sharp and smart.contemporary straight line approach.
pricing is going to the big factor here.
maruti enjoys a huge loyalty bias in india.if they price it right (which i am dead sure they wont) they might have a winner.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 13th May 2007, 08:46

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Originally Posted by doctorkats

looks boxy yet sharp and smart.contemporary straight line approach.
pricing is going to the big factor here.
maruti enjoys a huge loyalty bias in india.if they price it right (which i am dead sure they wont) they might have a winner.

Dont be so sure...

With the Swift and the SX4... Maruti has shown that it can offer serious VFM with the pricing...

doctorkats · 14th May 2007, 17:52

slashing prices on an imported/semi imported unit is not going to be a cakewalk for any company.

leodelg · 23rd May 2007, 23:46

Hi guys.... when I went to get my car serviced at Bimal Auto, Whitefield, (a terrible experience I must add), I suddenly noticed half of the employees crowding around something. At first I thought it could be a really bashed up vehicle, but when I reached the spot.... voila!!!

It was the new Grand Vitara...... at first glance, it looked nothing short of awesome!! In my opinion, this is a much better looker than the new CRV. However, I couldnt get hold of anyone to get more details abt it. If this is the same Vitara that Maruti-Suzuki is planning to launch in India, I bet quite a few ppl, sick of the rumored 6-month waiting period for the CRV, would happily cancel their booking and head off to the nearest Maruti dealer....

After the launch of the SX4, MUL should go for Honda's jugular and launch this baby right away!!

Mpower · 24th May 2007, 02:58

You said it. Its much better and macho looker than CRV which is a chick car in the west.

Any idea whats under the hood?

mclaren1885 · 24th May 2007, 03:05

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Originally Posted by Mpower

Any idea whats under the hood?

M20. Nice pics btw. I am told the launch will be within the next few weeks. Right now the training is beginning.

v1p3r · 24th May 2007, 03:08

Well, the new CRV looks like a mini Q7, more so the one we saw with 18 or 19 inch wheels. Can't wait to see this in person though.

12th May 2007, 17:22	#32
indian21r BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 973 Thanked: 815 Times	I was talking to a friend in MUL about this. Escuso is expected to be priced around 16. It is smaller version of Grand Vitara. He was sayng that we can expect it as early as july.
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12th May 2007, 18:12	#34
indian21r BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 973 Thanked: 815 Times	ESCUDO* typed the name wrong
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12th May 2007, 19:10	#36
rangaraj BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 570 Thanked: 10 Times	Looks like it will be a tuscon size vehicle with a petrol engine! Going by the way Tuscon's sales have been, not too sure if this will stand a better chance. If it is fitted out well, it will have to compete with the Honda CRV which would probably be bigger.. the Tuscon has a diesel engine, the endy will be bigger.. I wonder what will be its USP's.. Translated version of http://www.suzuki.co.jp/escudo/ Translated version of http://www.suzuki.co.jp/escudo/ Last edited by rangaraj : 12th May 2007 at 19:20.
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12th May 2007, 20:04	#37
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,127 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Whats with all new Suzuki cars having Swiftish interiors?
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12th May 2007, 23:32	#38
pogusingh BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 226 Thanked: 0 Times	Check out Welcome to Suzuki Grand Vitara - Microsite
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13th May 2007, 04:38	#39
doctorkats BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 315 Thanked: 2 Times	looks boxy yet sharp and smart.contemporary straight line approach. pricing is going to the big factor here. maruti enjoys a huge loyalty bias in india.if they price it right (which i am dead sure they wont) they might have a winner.
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14th May 2007, 17:52	#41
doctorkats BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 315 Thanked: 2 Times	slashing prices on an imported/semi imported unit is not going to be a cakewalk for any company.
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23rd May 2007, 23:46	#42
leodelg BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 229 Thanked: 14 Times	Pics: New Maruti-Suzuki Grand Vitara EDIT : Shipment pictures on Pg.4 Hi guys.... when I went to get my car serviced at Bimal Auto, Whitefield, (a terrible experience I must add), I suddenly noticed half of the employees crowding around something. At first I thought it could be a really bashed up vehicle, but when I reached the spot.... voila!!! It was the new Grand Vitara...... at first glance, it looked nothing short of awesome!! In my opinion, this is a much better looker than the new CRV. However, I couldnt get hold of anyone to get more details abt it. If this is the same Vitara that Maruti-Suzuki is planning to launch in India, I bet quite a few ppl, sick of the rumored 6-month waiting period for the CRV, would happily cancel their booking and head off to the nearest Maruti dealer.... After the launch of the SX4, MUL should go for Honda's jugular and launch this baby right away!!
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24th May 2007, 02:58	#43
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,399 Thanked: 1,735 Times View My Garage	You said it. Its much better and macho looker than CRV which is a chick car in the west. Any idea whats under the hood?
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24th May 2007, 03:08	#45
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,359 Thanked: 7,467 Times View My Garage	Well, the new CRV looks like a mini Q7, more so the one we saw with 18 or 19 inch wheels. Can't wait to see this in person though.
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