Maruti Suzuki trademarks 'Engage' nametag

Maruti Suzuki's upcoming hybrid MPV will be a rebadged version of the Toyota Innova Hycross.

Maruti Suzuki has filed a trademark for the 'Engage' nametag. While applying for a trademark is a general practice, the fact that this application was filed just a few days ago has led to speculations that Maruti could use this name for its upcoming hybrid MPV.

Maruti Suzuki's upcoming MPV will be a rebadged version of the Toyota Innova Hycross. The carmaker has confirmed that it will debut around June-July 2023.

Maruti's version of the Innova Hycross is expected to get minor cosmetic changes to help differentiate it from the Toyota. It could get a different grille, but would mostly be a badge engineering exercise than a complete redesign.

The Innova Hycross comes with a strong-hybrid powertrain that uses a 2.0-litre petrol engine that makes 183 BHP and 206 Nm. The engine is mated to an e-CVT and is said to deliver a fuel economy of 21.1 km/l.