Maruti Suzuki, India's largest carmaker is planning to launch a series of new cars in the Indian car market this fiscal. The company will launch the Celerio diesel, S-Cross SX4 and Ertiga facelift in coming weeks. We reported earlier that MSI will sell its premium products under Suzuki badge, and separate dealerships have already been opened for the premium cars. Suzuki will also launch a premium hatchback, Codenamed the YRA, in the Indian car market this festive season. Interestingly, the vehicle has already put on test on Indian roads, indicating a near launch.
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The YRA premium hatchback, previewed as Suzuki iK-2 concept at the Geneva Motor Show this year, will be the company's global product. The vehicle will go on sale in the European markets in early-2016. Based on an “all-new” platform, the YRA is likely to get a newly developed 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The company hasn't revealed the power and torque outputs of this engine, but it is expected to provide high performance and fuel efficiency. The oil burner will be a 1.3-litre multi-jet motor that also powers the Swift and Dzire. A five-speed manual transmission will come as standard, while the petrol motor could see an automatic version as well.
Dimensionally, the Suzuki iK-2 measures 4,023mm in length, 1,920mm in width, 1,450mm in height, and it comes with a wheelbase of 2,520mm. The premium hatchback will feature a lighter and more rigid floorpan design. Up front is a chrome underlined grille, flanked by sweptback headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lamps. It is also expected to get twin projector lamps with LED front and taillights.
Expected Price- Rs. 5.5 lakh to Rs. 8.5 lakh
Expected Launch- Festive season, 2015
Competition- Hyundai Elite i20, Volkswagen Polo and Honda Jazz
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