Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara celebrates its first anniversary with a milestone of fastest 1 lakh sales in the mid-SUV segment in less than a year.
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara has been receiving excellent response from buyers, as it is currently the second most selling SUV in its segment – only behind the Hyundai Creta. The new Grand Vitara SUV is produced at Toyota’s Bidadi based manufacturing plant.
The Maruti Grand Vitara SUV is offered with multiple engine-gearbox combinations and drivetrains including front-wheel & All-Wheel-Drive. It is also offered with a CNG option, which is claimed to offer a fuel economy of 26.6km/kg.
The Maruti Grand Vitara is based on Suzuki’s Global C platform that underpins the Toyota Hyryder and the Maruti Brezza. The SUV comes with the 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder K15C smart hybrid petrol and a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder Atkinson Cycle TNGA petrol powertrains. The mild hybrid setup offers 103bhp and 136Nm of torque, and is offered with a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox. This model also comes with the optional Suzuki’s AllGrip AWD system.
The strong hybrid powertrain returns a claimed power of 92bhp and 122Nm of torque. The engine is coupled to an AC synchronous motor that’s good for 79bhp and 141Nm. The combined power output stands at 115bhp. With a 6-speed e-CVT gearbox, the Maruti Grand Vitara strong hybrid offers fuel economy of 28kmpl. It also comes loaded with a host of high-tech features such as colored Head-Up Display, 360-degree parking camera system, ventilated seats, etc.
Speaking on the milestone, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “For more than four decades, Maruti Suzuki has been at the forefront of the automotive industry, establishing benchmarks with its revolutionary product portfolio. The debut of the Grand Vitara last year heralded a new era, bestowing a truly magnificent experience upon SUV enthusiasts nationwide. This remarkably versatile SUV exhibits prowess in traversing diverse terrains and satiates an array of consumer inclinations, earning it a favored status among our discerning customers. Grand Vitara accelerated Maruti Suzuki’s growth in SUV segment. Maruti Suzuki today is No. 1 in the SUV segment with a market share of 22%. Within a mere twelve months since its launch, the Grand Vitara has notched an impressive feat, garnering the adoration of over one lakh customers.“
