Maruti Suzuki is working hard on its concept vehicle Maruti R3 which it had displayed in Auto Expo 2010 in Delhi. Maruti is now working hard to make a prototype of the production model and get it to testing in the year 2011. There have already been rumors of Maruti R3 launch in mid 2011, but this timeline seems short and unlikely. As per the latest updates from some sources, it is expected that the prototype testing will start in the year 2011 so that the production model of the R3 MPV car can be showcased in Auto Expo 2010.
The size of Maruti R3 MPV will be slightly smaller compared to the Toyota Innova MPV. The seating capacity of the R3 MPV will be of 7 adults. The platform of the car can be taken from SX4. The engine variants may include the 1.6 Litre 105 BHP engine featured in Maruti SX4, or the 1.3 Litre DDIS CRDI diesel engine which powers Maruti Swift Diesel. The R3 may also feature a 1.6 Litre DDIS CRDI Diesel Engine which is expected to debut with the Maruti Suzuki SX4 Diesel coming in Year 2011.
Maruti R3 MPV Price In India
Also the pricing can be really competitive with the base model prices close to Rs. 7 Lakh and the top variant close to Rs. 10 Lakh.