Along with the updated Brezza, Maruti Suzuki seems to be testing its upcoming YMC electric MPV based on the eVX platform
Maruti Suzuki has once again been spotted testing the updated Brezza facelift on Indian roads. However, this latest round of spy shots reveals something more interesting. Along with the camouflaged Brezza test mule, another heavily camouflaged vehicle can be seen testing simultaneously, which appears to be a larger MPV-sized model. As per the reports and earlier reports, it is probably the upcoming Maruti YMC electric MPV that will rival the Kia Carens Clavis EV.
The new spy shots show both the vehicles traveling together on the New Delhi Dehradun Expressway via Hemant On Road. Both test mules remain heavily camouflaged. The roof of the second vehicle is completely flat and high. One can also see the long rear overhang, which hints towards a three-row MPV body style.
New Maruti Brezza facelift – what to expect?
The updated Brezza is expected to get significant cosmetic and feature upgrades. The spy shots suggest revised front and rear styling, updated LED lighting signatures and redesigned alloy wheels. The rear tail lamp layout looks different from the existing model, while the front fascia is likely to get a refreshed grille and bumper design.
Inside, the updated Brezza is expected to get new tech features, an upgraded infotainment system and revised interior trims. Mechanically, it is likely to continue with the familiar 1.5-litre petrol engine with CNG options. Hybrid technology may also be introduced later. Maruti has been aggressively strengthening its SUV portfolio, and the Brezza continues to be one of its strongest sellers in the compact SUV segment.
Maruti YMC Electric MPV spotted?
What has caught the most attention in these latest spy shots is the second vehicle that comes with the Brezza. The silhouette strongly suggests a large MPV, which is in line with earlier reports about Maruti Suzuki’s upcoming all-electric MPV codenamed YMC.
First reported in 2024, the YMC is expected to be Maruti Suzuki’s first all-electric MPV for India. It will be based on the same Skateboard EV architecture that underpins the upcoming Maruti Evitara electric SUV. The platform is being jointly developed by Suzuki and Toyota and is designed to support multiple body styles. There are also plans to introduce a Toyota version of this electric MPV.
The YMC electric MPV is expected to be launched in India later this year or in 2027. Once launched, it will join Maruti’s growing lineup of three-row offerings that currently includes the Ertiga, XL6 and Invicto.
Shared platform with Evitara
The YMC MPV will likely share the battery pack, motors and core electrical architecture with the Evitara SUV. Expected battery options could include 49 kWh and 61 kWh packs, with the range figure potentially reaching around 550 km on a full charge. The MPV is also expected to share several internal and external components with the Evitara to improve economies of scale.
However, the overall packaging will prioritize cabin space and practicality, which are important to MPV buyers. The test mule seen in the latest spy shots appears relatively upright and spacious, leading to speculations that it could indeed be the YMC electric MPV.
New-gen Ertiga also in the pipeline
Apart from the YMC EV MPV, Maruti Suzuki is also believed to be working on a new generation Ertiga, which is expected to be launched around 2028. The current Ertiga has been on sale for quite some time now without any major generational updates and remains one of India’s best-selling MPVs.
The next-generation Ertiga is expected to get significant updates in design, interior and technology. Along with petrol and CNG powertrains, Maruti may also introduce a strong hybrid option with the new generation model as the company expands its hybrid lineup in India. This strategy will allow Maruti to simultaneously cater to multiple MPV buyer groups – traditional ICE buyers with the Ertiga and XL6, premium hybrid customers and future EV buyers with the upcoming YMC electric MPV.
Maruti’s big EV push
Maruti Suzuki has already confirmed an aggressive future product strategy encompassing hybrids, EVs and new generation SUVs and MPVs. Apart from the Evitara, the YMC electric MPV is expected to play an important role in expanding Maruti’s EV portfolio in India. If these spy photos are indeed of the YMC, then this is one of the earliest seen images of Maruti’s upcoming electric MPV on Indian roads. More details are expected to emerge as testing intensifies in the coming months.
