Auto Expo 2018: Maruti to take on Kwid with compact SUV Concept Future-S

The compact vehicle, with its SUV stance, will compete against Renault's Kwid, as well as the Mahindra KUV100

Maruti Suzuki, the country’s biggest car maker, showcased its Concept Future-S car at the opening day of the Auto Expo here. The compact vehicle, with its SUV stance, will compete against Renault’s most successful product in the country, the Kwid, as well as the KUV100 from the house of Mahindra. 

Launched in 2015, the Renault Kwid has seen sales of over 200,000 units, making it one of the most successful small cars in recent years. At one point, the Kwid was seen as a strong competition to Maruti’s Alto. However, the Kwid volumes have come under pressure of late. It