2025 Maruti Escudo to be the first Maruti with ADAS in India — What to expect?

Maruti Suzuki is readying a new SUV for the Indian market that will retail through its Arena range of dealerships. In line to become the most-advanced offering from the house of Arena brand, the Maruti Escudo is set to become the first model under brand’s line up to offer Level-2 ADAS, claims a new media report. Read the story to know more about the 2025 Maruti Escudo safety features and other important details. 

2025 Maruti Escudo with Level-2 ADAS

Since the market is catching on the bandwagon of advanced safety features, the largest carmaker—Maruti Suzuki—is set to join the party with the Escudo. As per a new media report, the 2025 Maruti Escudo will offer Level-2 ADAS along with a myriad of other advanced safety features. These safety features could include six airbags, ESP, hill-hold assist, seatbelt reminders, height-adjustable seatbelts and a lot more.

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2025 Maruti Escudo features

In addition to the safety features, the 2025 Maruti Escudo is also likely to offer features that are not seen in the Arena range of cars before. Set to become the most technologically advanced offering from Arena, the Escudo is said to offer a powered tail gate and Dolby Atmos integration with the sound system. Needless to say, it will offer a long list of other features as well, which could include surround view camera, head-up display, front ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof and more.

2025 Maruti Escudo powertrain details

Like the Brezza, the Maruti Escudo is likely to come with the same tried and tested 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that powers a slew of other Maruti cars. This engine puts out 103PS of power and 138Nm of torque and comes coupled with a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Furthermore, the Maruti Escudo CNG is also likely on the cards, carrying the same powertrain available on the Brezza and Grand Vitara CNG. However, while the chances of Maruti Suzuki offering the Escudo hybrid are slim, we can see the AWD powertrain on offer.

2025 Maruti Escudo launch timeline

Amid the supply chain disruptions and production delays for the e Vitara, its launch seems to be postponed further. Hence, we can expect the 2025 Maruti Escudo launch to take place on September 3, 2025, the BYD invitations of which were rolled out recently. Once launched, the Maruti Escudo will go up against the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq.

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