Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the Maruti Future S
Concept at Auto Expo 2018. The company says that the new concept will define
the next generation of design for compact vehicles in India.
The Maruti Future S Concept has a futuristic design
and tough proper SUV proportions. On the outside, it features an upright
windshield, a high bonnet, muscular bumpers, slim headlights and tail lights
connected via a frame surrounding them, prominent silver skid plates, two-tone
wheels and notably short overhangs.
The Maruti Future S Concept’s rear doors are
rear-hinged. The orange accents are carried over inside to go with the exterior
colour. The dashboard, centre console and floor console have a minimalistic
design. A MINI-reminiscent circular central display brilliantly combines the
instrument cluster and the infotainment system into one single unit. The
parking brake is electric and the door lock-unlock buttons and fuel cap release
buttons are located on the centre armrest. The squarish steering wheel makes
use of three interior colours: orange, silver and black, and appears to have
touch-sensitive buttons.
The Maruti Future S Concept is designed in-house by
Maruti Suzuki. Its production version will utilise the Heartect platform, the
smallest model in India to do so, and compete with the Renault Kwid. It will
reportedly go on sale later this year or in early 2019.
