Fusion of a coupé with a SUV is a significant departure from the mainstream SUV architecture and is expected to raise the design bar of utility vehicles in India, says the carmaker.
21 Jan 2020 | 6750 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau
Maruti Suzuki India Limited will premiere a coupé-style electric concept – the Futuro-e at Auto Expo, The Motor Show 2020. According to the carmaker, it is targeted at youth. “Concept Futuro-e demonstrates a bold new global design language for the popular utility vehicle segment,” says the company.
CV Raman, senior ...
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Maruti Suzuki India Limited will premiere a coupé-style electric concept – the Futuro-e at Auto Expo, The Motor Show 2020. According to the carmaker, it is targeted at youth. “Concept Futuro-e demonstrates a bold new global design language for the popular utility vehicle segment,” says the company.
CV Raman, senior executive director (Engineering), Maruti Suzuki India said, “Concept Futuro-e resonates Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to create exciting designs for the 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 a SUV. It is a significant departure from the mainstream SUV architecture and is expected to raise the design bar of utility vehicles in India. ”
With its distinctive coupé silhouette and bold proportions, Concept Futuro-e conveys a signature character. Crafted details complemented by a unique paint finish accentuated with dramatic light interplay creates a strong sense of visual movement around the car. It bears a simple yet powerful design and futuristic light signature in front and rear.