Scoop! Maruti YY8 electric SUV could be launched by Diwali 2024

The YY8 is said to have been benchmarked against the Nissan Leaf and Peugeot e2008.

Maruti Suzuki is developing an all-electric SUV (codenamed: YY8), and the latest information suggests that the car could debut during the 2024 festive season.

Maruti Suzuki is said to have floated RFQs (Request for Quotation) for their upcoming YY8 electric SUV. Their timelines suggest a Dusshera or Diwali launch in 2024.

Suzuki in Japan is said to be leading the development of the YY8 electric SUV. The car is believed to have been benchmarked against the Nissan Leaf and Peugeot e2008. It has a tentative curb weight of 2,000 kg and could ride on 18-inch wheels.

Media reports suggest that the YY8 will be based on the 27PL 'skateboard platform' derived from Toyota’s 40PL architecture. The car could be offered in single and dual-motor configurations, with a maximum range of up to 500 km.

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