Maruti Grand Vitara 7-Seater Observed During Initial Testing in India

Maruti Suzuki is testing its upcoming three-row SUV, codenamed Y17, based on the Grand Vitara, with a new design that sets it apart from the five-seater version. The test mule of the Grand Vitara maintains familiar visual features like the door shape and window line, but exhibits changes such as a longer rear overhang for an extra row of seats and a possibly increased wheelbase, with exact measurements pending.

Maruti Grand Vitara 7-Seater: Design & Interior

The design of the prototype, influenced by the e Vitara, features a unique lighting setup with a three-dot LED motif, headlamps on the bumper, and centrally mounted air inlets. Additionally, it showcases wraparound LED tail lamps at the rear, indicating a modern design. The test vehicle features a redesigned dashboard with a large touchscreen infotainment system, indicating a shift from the current Grand Vitara’s interior towards a more premium feel for a three-row setup.

Maruti Grand Vitara 7-Seater: Powertrain

The Y17 is set to strut its stuff on the Global C platform, hand-in-hand with the current Grand Vitara. Don’t be surprised when it rolls out with the same engine lineup—yes, that includes the so-called ‘powerful’ 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine alongside the 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid powertrain. And guess what? The transmission choices are poised to mimic those of the five-seater model, as if we’ve been waiting for originality!

Maruti Grand Vitara 7-Seater: Launch & Market

Maruti Suzuki will manufacture the three-row Grand Vitara at a new facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana, operational by mid-2025, with the Y17 SUV as its first model and a market launch expected at the end of 2025. The seven-seater Grand Vitara will compete in a market against rivals such as the Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari, and MG Hector Plus, which are also three-row versions of their five-seater counterparts.

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