The highly anticipated Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara compact SUV will finally make its India debut today. Interested customers can book the new Grand Vitara online or at authorised dealership by paying a token amount of Rs 11,000. It will officially go on sale in the country in August 2022.
1. Sold Via NEXA
The new Maruti Grand Vitara will be sold exclusively via NEXA premium dealership network. It will be the brand’s new flagship model and will replace the ageing S-Cross crossover.
2. Production & Platform
The new Grand Vitara production will commence from August 2022. It will be produced at Toyota’s Bidadi based manufacturing plant near Bangalore in Karnataka. The same production line will also be used to produce the new Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.
The new Grand Vitara is designed and developed on Suzuki’s Global-C platform that also underpins the Brezza, S-Cross and the global Vitara. Suzuki has made some changes to the platform to accommodate a longer wheelbase model. In the Global NCAP crash test, the Global-C platform was found stable and capable to withstand further loading.
3. Engine Options
The new Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara will share the engine options with the new Hyryder. It will come with two engine options – a Suzuki’s 1.5L K15C Dual-Jet, Dual VVT petrol with a mild hybrid setup and a Toyota’s 1.5L 3-cylinder petrol with a strong-hybrid tech.
The Suzuki’s 1.5L petrol engine is the same unit that powers the Brezza. This engine churns out 101bhp of power and 136.8Nm of torque. Transmission options will include a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic. It will also get an AWD system, which is Suzuki’s AllGrip all-wheel-drive unit. However, the AWD will come with the manual version only. The AllGrip all-wheel-drive system will offer 4 driving modes – Auto, Sand, Snow and Lock. In the auto mode, the AWD system intelligently sense terrain and vary torque to the wheels on demand.
The Toyota’s 1.5L petrol engine is capable of producing 91bhp and 122Nm of torque. It is coupled to a synchronous AC motor that pushes out 79bhp and 141Nm. The maximum usable power and torque stands at 114bhp and 141Nm respectively. It is coupled to an e-CVT gearbox.
4. Key Features
– Panoramic Sunroof
– 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
– Wireless phone charging
– Digital instrument console
– Automatic AC with rear AC vents
– EV Mode (Strong Hybrid Tech)
– HUD or Heads-Up Display
– Connected Car Tech
– Reclining Rear Seat
– Ventilated Seats
– 360 Degree Camera
– Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable Steering
– Paddle Shifters with AT
– PM 2.5 Air Filter
– Ambient Lighting
5. Competition & Expected Pricing
The new Grand Vitara will be positioned against the likes of the Hyundai Creta, the Kia Seltos, MG Astor, VW Taigun and the Skoda Kushaq. The new model is expected to be priced as low as Rs 9.5 lakh. The strong hybrid model will be priced slightly on higher side and is expected to cost around Rs 18 lakh to Rs 22 lakh.
