With factors like wide availability, low maintenance costs, and high practicality, Maruti Suzuki dominates the Indian automobile market with a 46.9% share as of February 2021 (1). 

And, if you are planning to get your hands on a model from the brand, there is an extensive lineup of sedans, SUVs, hatchbacks, and MPVs waiting for you. Here we offer you a sneak-peek at the most awaited upcoming Maruti cars in India to arrive later this year.

1. Maruti Suzuki Solio

Among the upcoming Maruti cars in India in 2021, the new Solio is expected to offer a hybrid powertrain facilitating improved fuel efficiency generating 118Nm torque and 92PS power. Other features include rear sliding doors, like those found in the Omni series from the Japanese manufacturer.

• Engine displacement: 1197cc
• Mileage: Up to  22 kmpl
• Seating capacity: 5
• Expected launch date: February 2022
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.6 lakhs

2. Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Expected to be based on Maruti Suzuki’s Heartect platform, the new Celerio will comprise a more spacious cabin due to its expected larger dimensions. The interior of this upcoming hatchback will feature an updated dashboard, Suzuki Connect 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and steering-mounted controls. 

• Engine displacement: 998cc
• Mileage: Up to 30.47 kmpl
• Seating capacity: 5
• Expected launch date: Mid-May 2021 
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.4-6 lakhs

3. Maruti Suzuki Alto

Revamped specifications of the next-gen Maruti Suzuki Alto are undercover. However, expected tweaks in the 2021 version include cosmetic modifications like bolder side creases, newly-designed bumpers, car lights, and wheels. The facelifted version is also expected to sport better safety features since it is based on the manufacturer’s Heartect platform.

• Engine displacement: 999cc
• Mileage: Up to 32 kmpl
• Seating capacity: 5
• Expected launch date: June 2021 
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.3 lakhs

4. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

The formerly discontinued SUV from Maruti Suzuki is all set to re-enter the Indian market after 14 years – this time, with a bang! The latest version of the Grand Vitara is expected to feature an upgraded exterior with LED DRL-integrated LED headlamps, clamshell bonnet with sharp lines, chrome grill, and a trapezoidal front bumper. 

At the rear, this variant comes with a chunky boot lid and wrap-around tail lamps. Other features include roof spoiler, 17-inch alloy wheels, and dual-tone body paint options, similar to other styling elements like those in the Vitara Brezza.

• Engine displacement: 2393cc
• Mileage: Up to 14 kmpl
• Seating capacity: 5
• Expected launch date: August 2021
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.22.70 lakhs

5. Maruti Suzuki XL 5

One of the most affordable upcoming Maruti cars in India, the Suzuki XL 5 facelift is likely to sport a more higher-end upholstery, start/stop push-button, and automatic climate control. As far as the exterior is concerned, it is expected to feature new projector headlamps with LED DRLs and 15-inch alloy wheels. To know about the other additions, you need to wait a few more months till it launches.

• Engine displacement: 998cc
• Mileage: Up to 20.52 kmpl
• Seating capacity: 5
• Expected launch date: September 2021
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.5 lakhs

6. Maruti Suzuki WagonR Electric

While the exterior of the electric version is expected to retain the tall and boxy design of the gasoline-powered WagonR, this EV will most likely feature regenerative braking, a large touchscreen infotainment system, and a start/stop push-button. One of the many upcoming Maruti cars in India, this electric model is also expected to replace the single cluster headlamp with split headlamps and feature newly-designed alloy wheels, grille, and front bumper.  

• Powered by: 50 kW electric motor
• Battery range: Up to 130 km/ full charge
• Seating capacity: 5
• Expected launch date: September 2021
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.8 lakhs

7. Maruti Suzuki Jimny

The 5-door model of the next-gen Jimny is one of the upcoming cars from Maruti Suzuki to be exclusively launched in India. It features a sophisticated exterior comprising a front grille with vertical openings, round headlamps, and black-angled bumpers for excellent navigation through adverse road conditions.

• Engine displacement: 1462cc
• Mileage: Up to 20kmpl 
• Seating capacity: 4
• Expected launch date: November 2021
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.7 lakhs

8. Maruti Suzuki Swift Hybrid

Maruti Suzuki aims at making this model a proper hybrid with the capability to function on electricity alone, if required, unlike its previously launched mild hybrids. The Swift hybrid comes with an electric motor complementing its petrol engine with an additional 13.5PS power. Upgrades from the standard Swift include new features like ventilated paddle shifters, cruise control, and front seats. Except for an improved instrument cluster and blue detailing on the gear lever, this variant’s interior doesn’t see many upgrades.

• Engine displacement: 1197cc
• Mileage: Up to 32kmpl
• Seating capacity: 5
• Expected launch date: December 2021
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.10 lakhs

9. Maruti Suzuki Futuro-e

Maruti Suzuki has already been testing its electric vehicles, some of which are expected to go live on sale later this year. One of these upcoming Maruti cars in India is the Futuro-e, with innovations like an electric parking brake, automatic climate control, and regenerative braking. On the exterior, the model is expected to sport alloy wheels, a split headlamp design with LED Daytime Running Lamps, and no radiator grille. Not much is revealed about the model as of yet.

• Powered by: Electric motor 
• Seating capacity: 5
• Expected launch date: February 2022
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.15 lakhs

Whether you want a standard four-wheeler for efficient daily use or one that gives you the thrill and exhilaration of something more, we have covered the ones from Maruti Suzuki on this list. So, mark the launch date to pick your favourite before the last model runs out of stock!