Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch a new midsize SUV on September 3, 2025, which will be sold via Arena showrooms. Likely to be called the Maruti Escudo (internal codename: Y17), the five-seater will take on the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, and have a relatively aggressive price range.
New Maruti Arena SUV price expectations
In the brand’s SUV line-up, the Y17 will be positioned below the Maruti Grand Vitara, priced from Rs 11.42 lakh to Rs 20.68 lakh and sold via the brand’s premium Nexa outlets. While the September-bound SUV’s prices are likely to undercut the Vitara, it could be between Rs 10.50 lakh and Rs 16 lakh. For reference, the Creta price bracket is from Rs 11.11 lakh-20.50 lakh, while the Seltos costs from Rs 11.19 lakh-20.56 lakh.
New Maruti Arena SUV exterior and interior details so far
Image credit: Rushlane via YouTube.
Compared to the Grand Vitara, previously spotted camo-clad Y17 test mules have hinted at redesigned front and rear profiles, with lighting elements inspired by the Suzuki e Vitara. A refreshed alloy wheel design is anticipated, too. Note that this Arena SUV will seat a maximum of 5 people, contrary to earlier assumptions of 7.
Going by the spy shot as seen above, Maruti may carry over much of the dashboard and other interior features unchanged from the Grand Vitara. It could, thus, be fitted with goodies like a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charger, ambient lights, automatic AC and more.
New Maruti Arena SUV platform
Like the Maruti Vitara, the Y17 will be built on the Global-C platform. Sources have previously indicated to us that production will take place in Maruti’s latest plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana. Exports could also be on the cards.
New Maruti Arena SUV engine and gearbox options
Since it’s underpinned by the modular Global-C base, we expect it to borrow the Vitara’s 1.5-litre 88hp-CNG, 103hp-mild hybrid and 116hp-hybrid options, along with their respective gearbox pairings. Later, a badge-engineered Toyota derivative might be introduced, too.
Note: Above-mentioned Seltos, Creta and Grand Vitara price ranges are ex-showroom, Mumbai.
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