Maruti Suzuki Concept Futuro-e revealed; showcase at Auto Expo

NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday revealed the concept of its first electric offering Futuro-e, which the carmakers intend to showcase at the upcoming Auto Expo 2020.Conceptualized and designed in India, Maruti Suzuki said the Concept Futuro-e is aimed for the aspirational youth who seek bold expressions.

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The revealed graphic shows a coupe-like roofline with a muscular SUV-ish stance. Concept Futuro-e demonstrates a bold new global design language for the popular utility vehicle segment, Maruti Suzuki said.

Concept Futuro-e conveys a signature character with exclusively crafted details complimented by a unique paint finish accentuated with dramatic light. It’s simple yet powerful design and futuristic light signature in front and rear, builds a captivating visual connect with the modern automobile ecosystem, the country’s largest car manufacturer said.

CV Raman, Senior Executive Director (Engineering), Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “Concept Futuro-e resonates Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to create exciting designs for next generation. Offering a sneak peek into future of design, Concept Futuro-e represents Maruti Suzuki’s vision for the Indian automobile market. Pegged as an Indian car with global sensibilities, Concept Futuro-e takes into consideration the evolving desires of country’s aspirational youth. Concept Futuro-e tastefully draws inspiration from geo-organic structural forms occurring in nature. Its beauty is evident from its simplicity and magnificent detailing.”

He added, “The design of Concept Futuro-e is a fascinating fusion of a coupé with an SUV. It is a significant departure from the mainstream SUV architecture and is expected to raise the design bar of Utility Vehicles in India. ”

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