The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara to be a game changer?
The car was long awaited for launch in the Indian market and with the launch of the car, there seems to be a new wave of competition
The Grand Vitara is one of the first modern-day SUVs with strong hybrid options by Maruti Suzuki.
It is based on the 2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
The latest Grand Vitara will compete againstHyundai Creta and Kia Seltos
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitarais expected to have a starting price tag of Rs 9.5 lakh and up to Rs 15.5 lakh.
The vehicle comes in 7 trim options
The options include Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Alpha, Alpha AWD, Zeta Plus, and Alpha Plus.
The strong-hybrid powertrain comprises a1.5L Atkinson-cycle power plantpaired with an electric motor and a battery pack with a power output of 114
The strong-hybrid powertrain comprises a 1.5L Atkinson-cycle power plant paired with an electric motor and a battery pack with a power output of 114 bhp and 122 Nm of torque
The mild-hybrid variants have a 1.5L petrol motor with a 48V mild-hybrid tech delivering around 101 bhp and 136 Nm of max torque
The car will come with 5-speed MT and 6-speed AT options
AnAWD layout with a manual gearbox only will also be on offer
The Grand Vitara also features a panoramic sunroof, head-up display, ventilated front seats and a 360-degree parking camera