Participating in the New Small Honda Concept and the Etios Toyota, Maruti Suzuki has shown its new MPV concept of R3 at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi.
Despite its compact size, the futuristic concept model that can accommodate up to six passengers in three rows of seats, while the entry in no more space than a typical compact car. Suzuki has not announced further details on the R3, but it has been suggested that the design concept can base a production version in the very near future.
Suzuki also showed off its SX4 and Eco Hybrid Electric Vehicle as part of a proposed Indian government that promotes hybrid and electric vehicles.
R3 MPV Suzuki Concept Car
Here is the press release:
Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that its Indian automobile production subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki India, will be exhibiting the following vehicles at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi (to be held from 5 to 11 January 2010*): Concept model: R3
- The Indian market is changing rapidly and consumer lifestyles evolving fast.
- To cater to one such market need, Maruti Suzuki has developed a concept car, R3.
- The Concept R3 model is a Compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) for such people.
- Designed by Maruti Suzuki India’s Research and Development Department, it combines compact dimensions with a stylish profiling.
- The Concept compact MPV accommodates six people in three rows.
- Reference exhibits (eco-vehicles): SX4 Hybrid and Eeco Electric Vehicle
Maruti Suzuki India is taking part in an Indian government project that promotes hybrid and electric vehicles.
It will be exhibiting two prototype vehicles that Maruti Suzuki has developed for the project: the SX4 Hybrid and the Eeco (Every+) Electric Vehicle.
R3 MPV Suzuki Concept Car
Production models and other reference exhibits
Maruti Suzuki India will be showing 16 other automobiles including ten production models (13 units in total) and two reference exhibits: the Kizashi and SX4 Hatchback (three units in total).
Maruti Suzuki pavilion will also be highlighting Suzuki’s two-wheel leadership by showing nine motorcycles: the Hayabusa, Intruder, and other large models; the Thai-produced Skydrive 125 Scooter; and the Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter, which was last seen at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.
R3 MPV Suzuki Concept Car
R3 MPV Suzuki Concept Car
