Maruti Suzuki is set to launch its newest premium SUV in the Indian market. The car made a stir on 3rd September 2025. It is one of the most-awaited cars that has been launched in India. The New Kharkhoda facility in Haryana is where Escudo was manufactured, a mid-sized SUV by Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. It is a flagship model and will be available with Maruti’s Arena dealership network in India.
There is a Global Suzuki connection with the Spanish and Portuguese word “Escudo”, meaning “ shield” in the Global market. Maruti Suzuki trademarked Escudo as a name in India. It’s Maruti Suzuki’s Indian line-up, and it is positioned between the Brezza and Grand Vitara.
Maruti Suzuki Escudo Engineered For Transcendence
Let’s look at the expected specifications of the Escudo. The shield has a robust appearance and style, with no compromise on safety and performance. The car has petrol, CNG, and hybrid options. The trademark of the name was registered by the company in March 2024. Maruti already offers a range of SUVs, which includes the Vitara Brezza, Fronx, and Grand Vitara. However, the car is expected to have a place between the Vitara Brezza and the Grand Vitara in the line of SUVs. It will be a compact SUV with a powerful exterior and a spacious interior.
Appearance and Style Are so Aesthetic and Perfect!
The colour availability is not confirmed, but is expected to have around 6-7 solid and metallic colours. From the front design, it may have split LED headlamps, slim DRLs on top, with a projector below a sporty bumper with fog lamps. The expected look of rear design could have a connected LED tail lamp. For interior colour combination, it could come with a dual tone colour and soft touch dashboard and PU leatherette seat bolsters.
Precision-Crafted Performance!
It will have a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing a capacity of 1500cc, with a power of 103bhp at 138nm torque. And will provide a mileage of 20-21km/l.
The strong hybrid petrol engine will come with a 1.5-litre, producing a capacity of 1500cc, with 114-116bhp at 122nm torque. And it will supply a fuel efficiency of 23-25km/l. The CNG will also have a 1.5-litre engine, which will have a power of 86-87bhp at 139nm torque. (not confirmed yet) And CNG will have a fuel efficiency of 26-27km/kg. The car may have a fuel tank capacity of 40 litres.
Dimensions For The Right Size!
It may have the length, width, and height of 4355mm, 1790-1820mm, and 1660-1695mm. It will have a ground clearance of 200mm. A wheelbase of 2640mm. 16-inch alloy wheels will be there. And a tyre size of 215/65R16 for the lower models. The top models will have 17-inch alloy wheels with a 215/60R17 tyre size. And it could have a boot space of 400 litres.
Entertainment With a View!
The car will come with an infotainment touchscreen display of 9-10 inches with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and will provide a wireless charging option.
It will be a 5-seater car with ventilated front seats. And will come with a panoramic sunroof. Different drive modes will be provided for the hybrid option: Eco, Standard, and Sport. For steering controls, the buttons for audio/music and phone(call/end) and cruise control are there.
Safety Optimums!
With a 5 Star rating, it comes with Level 2 ADAS, 360 camera, 6 airbags, ESP, hill-hold assist, and seatbelt reminders. It will be interesting to see how the car will score in the NCAP rating tests.
Maruti Suzuki Escudo Price and Rivals
The price for the base variant will be 9.75 lakh rupees. The AMT version will be of 11-13 lakh rupees. CNG variant price range could be 12-14 lakh rupees. And the strong hybrid option will be available in 14-17lakh rupees. And the top trim hybrid premium model AWD will extend to more than 20 lakh rupees.
The Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet are considered its rivals.
Maruti Suzuki Escudo a Strong Contender!
Maruti Suzuki Escudo is more accessible to an expanded customer base, especially in the Tier 2 and Tier 3 urban towns. It’s an attractive upgrade with its price positioning for existing Maruti owners. The Indian market is trending with a faster shift from small cars to SUVs. The new compelling product is well-timed to capture the demands in its segment. Diverse powertrain options open up potential attraction to a wide range of buyers, as per their needs. It has class-leading features that make it dominate the market.
It has received positive responses, and there have been over 25,000 bookings in just the 1st two weeks post its launch. This depicts high consumer interest in the Maruti Suzuki Escudo. Though with intense competition, evolving perception of the brand, promising sales, it shall fare well if the company stays consistent with its strategic approaches. Feature-rich mid-sized SUV will make its shift in consumer preference; well, its success shall depend on its capability to maintain its stance in an effective way.