[romeomidhun]

Originally Posted by Carma2017

The D22 does have a quarter glass as far as I know in both the Toyota and Suzuki versions. Even the Baleno Cross has a quarter glass. It is a part of Suzuki-Toyota design language I guess.

Quarter glass is there, but it is not on the door. The 2 pics in my earlier post is a clear indicator. But Yaris cross has a quarter glass on the door.

Btw, if you have seen the Baleno cross in person, can you please give a verbal picture? Is it a Baleno with a raised stance and additional claddings, just like XL6 is to Ertiga and Celerio cross is to Celerio? I think "yes", otherwise Suzuki wouldn't have called it a "Baleno Cross".

[Venkatesh]

Maruti Suzuki and Toyota midsize SUV rendered in Autocar India April 2022 issue

[shortbread]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Maruti Suzuki and Toyota midsize SUV rendered in Autocar India April 2022 issue

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From the proportions and design this is definitely the reworked 2015 Vitara. That is if the renderings are close to reality. Which in itself is not a bad thing; this solution is cost-effective, it's a safe platform and already runs on a proven hybrid powertrain. It looks like maruti will price this really competitively due to the cost savings.

[romeomidhun]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Maruti Suzuki and Toyota midsize SUV rendered in Autocar India April 2022 issue

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This Autocar render of the Maruti version is based on the new European SCross 2022. You can see the source image here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNfxYi1s_HI

The front end is modified as per the earlier spy shots, the side is tweaked a bit, but every part in the interior is same.

[sbm]

Originally Posted by romeomidhun

This Autocar render of the Maruti version is based on the new European SCross 2022. You can see the source image here: https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=xNfxYi1s_HI

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The front end is modified as per the earlier spy shots, the side is tweaked a bit, but every part in the interior is same.

Isn't there a possibility that the Maruti-Toyota CSUV actually can be the new S Cross? The ACI render is based on the shape and visible elements of the test mule and it came out looking exactly like S cross.

[sumeethaldankar]

How large are the new Toyota-Suzuki siblings are expected to be? Will they Creta sized or S-cross sized? The Suzuki does look like the new Eurpean S-Cross. I hope it does not come the Euro car's interiors and is more upmarket. The inside counts more.

[romeomidhun]

Originally Posted by sbm

Isn't there a possibility that the Maruti-Toyota CSUV actually can be the new S Cross? The ACI render is based on the shape and visible elements of the test mule and it came out looking exactly like S cross.

No, I guess. They chose SCross for rendering, and that's why it looks almost similar.

1. New SCross has quarter glass on A-pillar and rear side door, while the spied car here don't have quarter glass on the above mentioned places.
2. New SCross has a horizontal tail lamp, while the spy images show a vertically stacked / split tail lamps.
3. SCross has a fin on the rear glass, while this car don't have.
4. The stance also is different from SCross, and leans more towards international Vitara, IMO.

With these many small but identifiable changes, it can't be the new SCross.

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by romeomidhun

2. New SCross has a horizontal tail lamp, while the spy images show a vertically stacked / split tail lamps.

From the videos it looks like horizontal tail lamps, but the indicators are placed separately below.

[Vignesh Vee]

Suzuki's New Strong Hybrid System:

https://youtu.be/l5bdxwN5vzE

Suzuki's new strong hybrid system combines a newly developed fuel-powered engine with a single Motor Generator Unit (MGU) and Auto Gear Shift (AGS). It supports both hybrid driving and EV driving (inactive engine) for low fuel consumption.

[BoneCollector]

Originally Posted by Vignesh Vee

Suzuki's New Strong Hybrid System:

Thanks for sharing. A very informative video.

Although a few points from my side -

1. The engine system is mated to an AMT/AGS. The video does explain that there would be no jerk between gear shifts as the electric motor would assist at that time. I hope the AMT is well tuned in this setup.
   
2. The mechanicals show a 4 wheel drive system. I hope that they launch it in India.
   
3. The background music takes you to video games of 90s.

I hope we will get this engine in the Creta challenger.

[sbm]

Originally Posted by BoneCollector

Thanks for sharing. A very informative video.

I hope we will get this engine in the Creta challenger.

It's almost certain that this hybrid setup will be available on the new car. What is to be seen, is the pricing. The only way to push hybrids in Indian market IMO is to price them at par with competitor diesel cars. Also the hybrid powertrain should be available right from the base model if they want to reach the mass market.

[volkman10]

Maruti Suzuki's Version of Yaris Cross ? Again spied on road test.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMoqhw9VCEo

[volkman10]

Toyota Yaris Cross SUV spied in India - some components or the hybrid system that is part of this engine could make it to an India-bound vehicle in future.

Yaris Cross SUV is being tested in India
Most likely a component testing mule for Toyota-Maruti SUVs
No news of an India launch as of now

Toyota is also testing the latest-gen Yaris hatchback in India, which co-incidentally has the same powertrain options as the Yaris Cross.


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[searacer932]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Toyota Yaris Cross SUV spied in India - some components or the hybrid system that is part of this engine could make it to an India-bound vehicle in future.

Let's hope that Maruti do not compromise on safety. If this is the Baleno based crossover then I don't have much hopes from a safety perspective.

[sbm]

Since there is no updates about the SUV, let's have a guess at the pricing. The new gen Honda city is said to be price around 18lakh ex showroom. So what does it say about the pricing of a hybrid CSUV in India? My guess 20lakh ex showroom is a very real possibility (if it's launched only in top trims)because CSUVs are normally priced 1.5-2lakh over their sedan counterparts. So much talk about hybrid and it may actually go out of budget for many buyers. What do you guys think about the pricing?