Maruti's ConceptFutures is a compact car with SUV-like characters

Named ConceptFutureS, the concept is a uniquely styled compact car with distinct SUV like characters and will define the next generation of design for compact vehicles in India, the company said.

MSI is seeking to tap on increasing preference for utility vehicles in the Indian market.

"Compact is the natural choice of India s car customers.

Compact needs a fresh design language, one that is bold, confident and dynamic. Our designers have created this brand new design, aggressive on the outside, and bold and inviting interiors," Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) Managing Director & CEO Kenichi Ayukawa said while unveiling the vehicle at the expo.

The Auto Expo will be officially inaugurated on Thursday afternoon and will be open to public from February 9-14.

Ayukawa further said nearly 75 per cent of passenger vehicles bought in India are small and compact vehicles, which are also at the core of MSI's product philosophy and the original Maruti Suzuki mission of a good quality people s car for India.

"Customers want compact vehicle design to now break from the conventional," Ayukawa said.

Claiming that "nothing like this has ever been attempted before on a vehicle of this size", he further said, if customers like the ConceptFutureS, it has the potential to redefine the next generation of design for compact vehicles in India."

The concept car has an upright stance with higher seating and ground clearance, along with a horizontal hood giving it an urban SUV image, which is strengthened by a bold and upright front. Commenting on the company's future endeavour, Ayukawa said being the leading automobile manufacturer of the country, MSI would continue to pursue Make in India .