In July 2023, Maruti Suzuki introduced its first re-badged Toyota model, the Invicto Hybrid MPV. Based on the Toyota Innova Hycross, which is currently India’s top-selling hybrid car, the Maruti Invicto comes in two trims – Zeta and Alpha+ – and offers two seating configurations. The entry-level Zeta+ 7-seater variant is priced at Rs 24.79 lakh, the Zeta+ 8-seater at Rs 24.84 lakh, and the Alpha+ 7-seater at Rs 28.42 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom). It serves as Maruti Suzuki’s flagship car and is the company’s first automatic-only model. Read: New-Gen Maruti Swift Is Slightly Longer; Width & Height Reduced
The top-end variant of the Invicto has seen the highest demand, meeting the brand’s expectations. Currently, Toyota Kirloskar Motor supplies 500-700 units of the MPV to Maruti Suzuki on a monthly basis. The Maruti Invicto has a waiting period of 8 to 10 months, which varies depending on the city. The company has a backlog of 5,000 units. The donor counterpart, the Toyota Innova Hycross ZX and ZX (O), has a waiting period of 15 months, and bookings for these two variants are no longer being accepted.
Maruti Invicto Review
Like the Innova Hycross, the Maruti Invicto is equipped with a 2.0L, 4-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor, delivering a combined power output of 186bhp with an e-CVT gearbox. The engine is transversely mounted, sending power to the front wheels. The premium MPV can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in 9.5 seconds and offers a mileage of 23.24kmpl. It is built on a monocoque chassis using Toyota’s TNGA-C High platform.
The Maruti Invicto features an all-black interior with Champagne Gold accents and offers several key features, including a panoramic sunroof with roof ambient lighting, a 360-degree camera, a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone connectivity, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, a powered driver’s seat, over 50 Suzuki Connect features, 6 airbags, ABS, stability control, electronic parking brake, hill start assist, and more.
