Maruti Suzuki Victoris Debuts: Striking Design, Top-Notch Safety & Hybrid Punch
Maruti Suzuki has officially introduced the Victoris, its new flagship SUV under the Arena brand, designed to take on the mid-size SUV category with an exceptional blend of safety, smart features, and performance.
Safety Comes First
The Victoris earns a full 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, offering buyers peace of mind. Standard safety features include six airbags, disc brakes all around, and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold. Importantly, it introduces Level-2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to Maruti’s lineup for the first time in India. The ADAS package includes automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with speed reduction for curves, lane-keep assist, high beam assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot tracking with lane-change alert.
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Bold Looks & Stylish Presence
The Victoris sports a restrained yet appealing design, drawing inspiration from the e-Vitara, particularly in its front fascia. A blacked-out lower half contrasts with a body-colored top, while slim LED headlamps connected by a chrome strip add elegance. It rides on 17-inch aero-cut turbine alloy wheels. At the rear, unique LED tail lamps deliver a distinct lighting signature. Dimension-wise, the SUV measures 4,360 mm in length, 1,655 mm in width, 1,795 mm in height, with a 2,600 mm wheelbase. Customers can choose from 10 paint options, including two fresh colours—Mystic Green and Eternal Blue.
Interior Luxury & Tech
Inside, the Victoris features a three-layer dashboard in black and ivory with soft-touch surfaces, textured upholstery, and piano-black accents. The boot remains practical, even with the S-CNG system, as the cylinder is tucked under the floor. Tech highlights include:
- A 10.1-inch SmartPlay Pro-X touchscreen infotainment system
- An 8-speaker Infinity sound system with 5.1-channel Dolby Atmos
- A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster—a Maruti first
- 64-colour ambient lighting, PM2.5 air filtration
- Gesture-controlled powered tailgate, 8-way powered driver seat, ventilated front seats
- Wireless charging, tyre-pressure monitoring, 360° camera, front & rear parking sensors
Performance & Powertrain Varieties
Maruti offers two main powertrains, both carried over from the Grand Vitara:
| Powertrain | Output | Transmission Options | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L NA Petrol | 103 hp / 139 Nm | 5-speed MT / 6-speed AT | Optional factory-fit CNG, AWD (All Grip Select) |
| Strong Hybrid | 92.5 hp / 122 Nm | e-CVT | Efficient hybrid system |
The AWD version features the All Grip Select system, including Auto, Snow, Sport, and Lock modes, plus hill-descent control.
Impressive Fuel Efficiency
Fuel efficiency figures are competitive:
- 21.18 km/l (MT) and 21.06 km/l (AT) for the petrol variant
- 19.07 km/l with AWD
- 27.02 km/kg for the factory-fitted CNG option
- 28.65 km/l for the strong-hybrid variant
Maruti Suzuki will soon start accepting bookings for the Victoris, with pricing to be announced shortly.
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Summary
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is a strong contender in the mid-size SUV market. It has good safety ratings, cutting-edge technology, a sleek design, a number of powertrain choices, and good gas mileage. It sets a new standard for Maruti as it looks to make SUVs with lots of features that are good for families.
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