Maruti Suzuki Victoris unveiled in India with Level 2 ADAS. Check price, engine power, features, safety, and more
Maruti Suzuki has unveiled its new mid-size SUV, the Victoris, in India. Named after the Latin word for ‘Victory’, bookings have started online and at authorized outlets. The SUV features a unique design on the Global C platform, with LED lights and a spacious interior boasting modern technology. Powertrain options include Smart Hybrid and Strong Hybrid variants, alongside advanced features targeting younger consumers. It also boasts high safety ratings and Level 2 ADAS, with pricing expected between Rs 10.99 to 19.99 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris Makes Indian Debut with Level 2 ADAS
Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Maruti Suzuki has today taken the wraps off its all new mid-size SUV, the Victoris. This marks the global debut of Victoris SUV in India. The company has shared that the name of this car, Victoris comes from the Latin word for ‘Victory’. Bookings for this SUV have commenced today and can be made online on the Maruti Suzuki’s Arena website or by visiting MS Arena authorized outlets for an amount of Rs 11,000.
Q/A is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed How does the Maruti Suzuki Victoris compare to the Hyundai Creta in terms of engine options?The Maruti Suzuki Victoris offers a K15C petrol engine producing 101.6 bhp and 139 Nm of torque, alongside a strong hybrid variant that combines a petrol engine with an electric motor. In contrast, the Hyundai Creta features a range of engines, including a 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine that produces 157.57 bhp and a 1.5L diesel engine generating 113.98 bhp. This makes the Creta more powerful in certain configurations.
What safety features does the Maruti Suzuki Victoris have compared to its competitors?The Maruti Suzuki Victoris boasts a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating, 6 airbags, and advanced features like Level 2 ADAS, which includes lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control. This positions it strongly against competitors like the Hyundai Creta, which also offers Level 2 ADAS but has not achieved the same safety rating. The Victoris emphasizes occupant protection, showcasing its commitment to safety.
What are the expected pricing strategies for the Maruti Suzuki Victoris and how does it relate to the Grand Vitara?The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is anticipated to be priced between Rs 10.99 lakh and Rs 12.99 lakh, making it more affordable than the Grand Vitara, which starts at Rs 11.42 lakh. This pricing strategy aims to attract a broader customer base, especially younger buyers, while still competing effectively with models like the Hyundai Creta.
What are the unique features of the Maruti Suzuki Victoris that target younger consumers?The Victoris is designed with a focus on younger consumers, featuring advanced tech like an 8-speaker surround sound system, a panoramic sunroof, and a digital infotainment system with wireless connectivity. Additionally, it includes ambient lighting and a range of drive modes, appealing to tech-savvy and style-conscious buyers looking for modern conveniences in their vehicles.
How does the Victoris's hybrid technology compare to that of other SUVs in the market?The Victoris offers both Smart Hybrid and Strong Hybrid powertrains, with impressive fuel efficiency figures, such as 28.65 km/l for the Strong Hybrid. Compared to other SUVs, such as the Hyundai Creta, which offers a range of petrol and diesel engines but lacks a strong hybrid option, the Victoris positions itself as a more environmentally friendly choice with advanced hybrid technology.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Design
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Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Design
On the outside the Victoris sports an all new design making a clear distinction from other SUVs in the company’s lineup. This SUV is based on the company’s ‘Global C platform’. On the outside it boasts an impressive design which boasts strong lines all around. At the front it gets LED DRL’s design with multiple breaks. LED projector headlamps, LED fog lamps with extended lighting. It sports black cladding all around, it is offered in two new alloy wheel designs. The company has achieved a major breakthrough with its CNG technology by accommodating the CNG tank under the body, freeing up more boot space.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Rear Design
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At the rear it gets a new wrap around LED tail light design which gets a blacked out treatment. It sports a light bar in the centre which instead of being connected gets multiple detached lights offering a break in the monotonous design philosophy followed by multiple carmakers today. It also gets aero vents and aero edges.
It measures 4,360 mm in length, 1,795 mm in width, 1,655 mm in height and a wheelbase spanning 2,600 mm. It comes 215/60 R17 section tyres.
It has been introduced in 10 colour options including 7 monotone and 3 dual-tone options - Mystic Green, Magma Grey, Arctic White, Splendid Silver, Eternal Blue, Sizzling Red, Bluish Black, Sizzling Red with Black Roof, Splendid Silver with Black Roof and Eternal Blue with Black Roof.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Interior
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On the inside the Victoris sports a fresh dual-tone dashboard design which gets two colour options - Black plus light grey plus silver accents and Black plus copper paint accents. It gets ambient lighting, three spoke steering wheel design, digital instrument cluster, digital infotainment system, Dolby sound system, panoramic sunroof, paddle shifters and more.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Powertrain Options
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Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Powertrain
Maruti Suzuki has introduced the Victoris with multiple powertrain options. It will get the Smart Hybrid variant with MT and AT options, Strong Hybrid version with EV mode, All Grip Select with 4X4 modes, S-CNG with tanks mounted under the body.
The Smart Hybrid version comes with a 1.5L 4-cyl NA petrol engine producing 101.64 bhp and 139 Nm of torque, this powertrain will be offered in the Smart Hybrid, All Grip Select and S-CNG variants. The Strong Hybrid version gets a 1.5L hybrid powertrain producing 91.18 bhp and 122 Nm of torque. It returns a claimed fuel economy of 21.18 kmpl for MT, 21.06 kmpl for AT, 19.07 kmpl for 4X4 AT, 27.02 km/kg for S-CNG and 28.65 for the Strong Hybrid eCVT.
The All Grip Select version comes with multiple terrain modes - Auto, Snow, Sport and Lock. It also gets hill descent control for tackling tricky situations. The Strong Hybrid version comes with three drive modes - Normal, Eco and Power.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris electric tailgate (left), terrain modes and electronic parking brake with hold funtion (right)
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Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Features
The company has focused more at the young generation with this car which implies that no compromises need to be made. The Victoris has been heavily packed with features like - 8-speaker Infinity Harman 5.1 surround sound system with Dolby Atmos sound and sub-woofer, 8-channel built-in amplifier, internet connectivity, advanced telematics, Panoramic Sunroof, Electronic tailgate with Gesture control, Alexa auto voice assistant - voice command centre with multi-app support, 64 colour ambient lighting, 10.24-inch instrument cluster, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Head Up Display (HUD), paddle shifters, drive modes, 360-degree camera, Suzuki Maps, 60W fast charging with two USB C ports, 8-way electronically adjustable driver's seats, front ventilated seats, PM 2.5 air purification system, wireless charger, panoramic sunroof, Suzuki connect with sixty plus features and much more.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris is the comapny's first car to get Level 2 ADAS
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Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Safety
Maruti Suzuki Victoris has debuted with top notch active and passive safety features. On the safety front it boasts - 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety ratings, 6-airbags as standard, Head Up Display, 360 degree camera with 11 views, emergency stop signal, fog lamps with extended lighting, ESP, ABS, EBD, hill hold control, rear and front parking sensors, electronic parking brake with brake hold, Suzuki TECT platform. It is also the first ever car from the company to get Level 2 ADAS. The ADAS boasts
The Level 2 ADAS gets - Lane keep assist, Blind spot monitor with lane change assist, Adaptive cruise control with curve speed detection, Forward collision warning, FPAS: Front parking assist system with auto 360 camera activation.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Price
Maruti Suzuki hasn't revealed the prices for the Victoris today, that is reserved for a later date. Since this SUV will be retailed via the company's MS Arena outlets and has a size similar to the Grand Vitara we expect the Victoris to be introduced in an ex-showroom price Range of Rs 10.99 to 19.99 lakh.
