Suzuki has
unveiled a new concept vehicle at the Auto Expo 2020 in New Delhi. It’s called
the Maruti Suzuki Concept Futuro-e and it combines the body styles of a coupe
and an SUV while packing an all-electric drivetrain. The futuristic coupe SUV
concept proposes a new global design language for future Suzuki SUVs. At the
same time, it’s said to target India’s “young and aspirational youth.”
Trendy shape aside, the Concept Futuro-e looks futuristic thanks to the
crisp geometric surfaces, layered front bumper fins, linear etching patterns on
the body and signature graphic elements.
At the front, the Futuro-e sports a unique
lighting signature with a bar emerging from the S emblem and making a sharp
turn as it reaches the extremities of the fascia. The concept looks athletic
thanks to the visual split in side volume, bulky fenders and massive wheels.
At the back, it features an equally
interesting lighting signature that spans the entire width of the vehicle and
then descends towards the bumper. According to Maruti Suzuki, the concept’s
Silver Nebula matte body color is “inspired from galactic hues,” adding to the
vehicle’s futuristic appearance.
The interior echoes the design of the
exterior and is inspired by geo-organic structural forms. It features four
flexible swivel seats, a wide sweeping Human Machine Interface (HMI) occupying
most of the dash, a butterfly steering wheel, and a center console that unites
the front and rear rows of seats.
The blue and ivory high contrast color
scheme is said to accentuate the floating concept of the interior, with
assistance from translucent surfaces and mood lighting. No details were
released about the drivetrain other than the fact that the Futuro-e is “future
ready with a wide array of powertrain options like hybrid and pure EV.”
