CNBC-TV18 is reporting that Maruti Suzuki will soon launch a small hatchback between the price range of 2.75-3.25 lakh rupees. The new model will borrow styling cues from the Japanese Suzuki Cervo, which employs a 658cc engine producing 55hp.
Haven’t you heard of the name ‘Cervo’ before? Let me give you a clue – Have you heard of the Maruti Zen? Yeah? That is the 4th generation Suzuki Cervo. What Maruti is bringing to India is based on the currently running 5th generation Cervo that looks like a Junior Maruti Ritz.
What CNBC-TV18 adds is the new model will be launched by July or early August. The Suzuki Cervo has been caught testing in India, and many have been fooled into thinking that it will be Maruti’s one-lakh rupee car. The Suzuki Cervo, though looks compact, is an expensive hatchback and cannot be sold at such low prices.
If the Cervo comes to India, expect it with the 1-litre K10B engine which powers the A-Star, Wagon-R and the Zen Estilo
The Suzuki Cervo was spotted testing in India a while back
Is Maruti Suzuki seriously planning to launch Cervo in India this year? There is a high possibility given a Cervo was spotted testing in India a few months ago. Maruti has not ruled out the possibility of the Cervo in India. It could introduce it with a locally sourced 1.0-liter K-Series engine. This car could be placed just above the Alto in the Indian stable.
The Suzuki Cervo originally comes with a 660cc engine that outputs 54bhp of power and 64Nm of torque. The vehicle could be a perfect modern-day Suzuki small car. With the same engine tuned in favor of fuel economy, it could be the best replacement for the Maruti 800 in Indian metros. The big question is whether or not Suzuki can price it so aggressively.
The Cervo looks like a smaller Chevrolet Beat with hints of Honda Jazz‘s design. The company has remained mum about the car’s prospects in India. Who knows, an official comment could be awaiting us in the next turn.
