New Maruti Suzuki Victoris – A Game-Changing SUV for India

Bold Design and Dimensions

The Victoris carries a bold and modern SUV design language. It comes with slim LED projector headlamps, connected LED DRLs, and a striking LED light bar at the rear. Rugged touches such as roof rails, skid plates, and thick body cladding on the wheel arches add to its muscular appeal. The SUV sits on stylish 17-inch aero-cut alloy wheels.

In terms of size, the Victoris measures:

• Length: 4,360 mm

• Width: 1,795 mm

• Height: 1,655 mm

• Wheelbase: 2,600 mm

The Victoris will be offered in 10 colour choices – 7 monotone shades and 3 dual-tone options, including new finishes like Mystic Green and Eternal Blue.

Premium Interior and Features

Step inside, and the Victoris impresses with its dual-tone soft-touch dashboard, piano-black inserts, and plush upholstery. Maruti has packed the SUV with premium features that rival its Korean competitors.

Key highlights include:

• Fully digital instrument cluster

• Large SmartPlay Pro X touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

• Over-The-Air (OTA) updates and built-in app store

• Alexa-based voice assistant

• Infinity by Harman 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos

• Ventilated front seats and 8-way power-adjustable driver seat

• Wireless charger with cooling function

• Gesture-controlled powered tailgate

• 64-colour ambient lighting

• Panoramic sunroof for an airy cabin feel

This feature-rich package positions the Victoris as one of the most technologically advanced Maruti SUVs to date.

Powertrain Options and Mileage

Maruti Suzuki is offering the Victoris with three engine choices, catering to a wide range of customers:

1. 1.5-litre Petrol (Mild Hybrid)

   • Power: 103 PS | Torque: 139 Nm

   • Transmission: 5-speed MT / 6-speed AT

   • Mileage: ~21 km/l

2. 1.5-litre Strong Hybrid Petrol (with EV mode)

   • Power: 116 PS (combined output)

   • Transmission: e-CVT

   • Mileage: ~28.6 km/l (best-in-class)

3. 1.5-litre Petrol-CNG

   • Power: 88-89 PS | Torque: 121-122 Nm

   • Transmission: 5-speed MT

   • Mileage: ~27 km/kg (CNG)

The SUV will also feature AllGrip Select AWD on select petrol automatic trims, offering better off-road capability.

Safety and ADAS

Safety has been given top priority with the Victoris. It is Maruti’s first SUV to feature Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). This includes:

• Adaptive Cruise Control

• Lane Keep Assist

• Blind-Spot Monitoring

• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

• Autonomous Emergency Braking

Adding to this, the Victoris has secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, making it one of the safest SUVs from Maruti. Standard safety features include:

• 6 airbags

• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

• ABS with EBD

• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

• 360-degree camera (top variants)

• Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold

Variants and Trims

The Victoris will be offered in six trims: LXi, VXi, ZXi, ZXi(O), ZXi+, and ZXi+(O). The higher trims will pack premium features such as the panoramic sunroof, ADAS suite, ventilated seats, and advanced infotainment options.

Price and Booking Details

Bookings for the new Victoris have already begun at Maruti Suzuki dealerships with a token amount of ₹11,000. While the official price announcement is awaited, it is expected to fall in the range of ₹11 lakh to ₹18 lakh (ex-showroom), making it a direct rival to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, and Toyota Hyryder.

Conclusion

The Maruti Suzuki Victoris represents a bold step forward for India’s largest carmaker. With its modern design, hybrid and CNG options, feature-packed cabin, Level-2 ADAS, and 5-star safety rating, the Victoris has all the ingredients to become a bestseller in the mid-size SUV segment.

It combines Maruti’s reliability and service network with premium features and cutting-edge technology, giving customers a value-packed alternative to Korean and Japanese rivals.