Maruti Suzuki is launching a new multi-utility vehicle (MUV) by October this year. To be built on the Versa platform, the car is expected to strengthen the company’s portfolio in the van segment. The new car, codenamed O2, is currently at an advanced stage of design and would be produced at Maruti’s Gurgaon plant.
There are not much details regarding its specifications and features and Maruti is yet to take a call on pricing, which is estimated to be around Rs. 6-8 lakh. The new MPV would be pitted against other MPVs like Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Chevrolet Tavera and the upcoming Tata Indicruz.
By launching an MUV, Maruti Suzuki wants to foray in the market that’s currently dominated by the Toyota Innova. The MUV segment is almost one-third of the UV segment and it will fill the gap. It will be a people carrier, so the company zeroed in on design and comfort. A sizeable market will be the BPOs that need to transport their employees to and from home.
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May 28, 2009 at 11:56 am
Hi Motor Beam Team ,
This Suzuki MPV is already in production and can be seen in various markets like Hong Kong ,Japan .I believe Suzuki needs to bring this product lot earlier as Versa was no good since ages .
Keep up the good work ..
Naveen
May 28, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Naveen, your right however Maruti seems to be making the car for Indian conditions. Remember the Versa flopped because of lack of space in the rear, ugly looks and no diesel option.
May 28, 2009 at 2:57 pm
I hope they get their permutations right this time. And also hope they dont spend a fortune in advertisements so that the cost can remain manageable.
May 29, 2009 at 10:20 am
looks ugly…
Versa was a flop bcoz of its ugly looks,,,and this one seems no good too
even Xylo looks better!!
May 29, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Very Decent looking, compared to the old ugly versa.
May 30, 2009 at 7:33 pm
compared to Versa, this is a dream. But compared to the Xylo, Innova and Indicruz, this looks like a clown.
July 31, 2009 at 10:49 pm
I think………….looking gud………….but price should be between 4-5……………
August 20, 2009 at 10:39 am
is it For MUV??
looking like LCV for passenger carrier.
expecting more from MSIL …..
August 20, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Kanth, its a MUV but Maruti needs to design this one better.
November 28, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Versa is good.I love the slide doors.
O2 looks a good replacement of Versa.
Still if it doesnt have Factory fitted Gas, its no good.
My Wishlist on O2:
1.Petrol/Gas 20Kmpl
2.Slide Doors
3.Sun Roof
4.Split AC
5.8 Seater
My Dreamlist on O2:
1.Petrol/Gas 25Kmpl
[just kidding...]
2.Better Front Face Design [Its already time to apply concept designs]
3.EV?
4.Seriously Slide Door is 200% convenient
5.Little compact design would be nice… O2 is HUGE