Maruti Suzuki Futuro-e Electric SUV Concept Rendered Ahead Of Auto Expo Debut

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Maruti Suzuki Futuro-e concept will make its global debut at the 2020 Auto Expo and it will likely spawn a production model in the near future

Just as other popular carmakers and the upcoming Chinese brands, Maruti Suzuki is primed to make a lasting impact at the 2020 Auto Expo scheduled for next month between February 5 and 12. The major highlight of Maruti Suzuki’s exhibit range will be the Futuro-e concept and it has already been teased. While we await more teasers and images leading to its global debut, the design study has been rendered.

The digital imagination gives us a probable sneak-peek into the SUV concept that will have an electric powertrain. The Futuro-e’s name stands in line with Concept Future-S that spawned the S-Presso micro SUV. The Concept Future-S took the limelight at the 2018 edition of the Auto Expo and its production version bore considerable similarities.

In a similar fashion, the Futuro-e concept will likely give rise to a premium five-seater electric SUV with coupe-like silhouette. The rendering shows the presence of boomerang-shaped headlamps, prominent front and rear fenders alongside muscular character lines. The lack of tall pillars do emphasise the sport appeal of the concept in more ways than one.

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Furthermore, the raked windshield area brings a low-slung stance to the Futuro-e. The large greenhouse indicates that the space inside the cabin will be more than adequate along with a generous boot. The tilted Y-shaped tail lamps and chunky wheels are other styling attractions and Maruti Suzuki says the Futuro-e is a “significant departure from the mainstream SUV architecture”.

We do expect the electrified SUV coupe to compete against the soon-launching Tata Nexon EV and the forthcoming zero-emission Mahindra XUV300. Maruti Suzuki has been testing the JDM-spec Wagon R prototypes for long and the final production model could be displayed at the 2020 Auto Expo. Additionally, the facelifted Vitara Brezza will also likely be on showcase.

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The production electric coupe SUV could be introduced in the domestic market sometime in 2021 while the Wagon R EV is believed to reach dealerships towards the end of this year.

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