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 against Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is 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 a 1.5L Atkinson-cycle power plant paired 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

An AWD 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