Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara gets a new affordable strong-hybrid variant

Maruti Suzuki has refreshed the Grand Vitara SUV’s lineup with a new entry-level strong hybrid variant. Additionally, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara has been updated with new features. The midsize SUV now comes with 6 airbags as standard across all variants. The AWD variants are available with an automatic transmission.

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2025 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: What’s new?

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is now available in a Delta+ strong-hybrid powertrain. Previously, the strong-hybrid avatars of the SUV were limited to the Zeta+ and Alpha+ variants. The new Delta+ variant is priced at Rs 16.99 lakh. This is significantly cheaper than the Zeta+ variant, which is priced at Rs 18.60 lakh. Meanwhile, prices for the top-spec Alpha+ strong-hybrid trim start at Rs 19.92 lakh. The automaker has also substituted the manual transmission on AWD variants with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

The addition of 6 airbags as a standard feature gives a big boost to the safety element of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. Other safety features of the SUV include Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Hill Hold Assist, Front and Rear Disc Brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), 3-point ELR seat belts for all passengers, ISOFIX CRS and more.

Buyers can also choose a panoramic sunroof on the Zeta, Alpha, Zeta+, and Alpha+ trims for an additional Rs 60,000. Other feature additions to the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara include an 8-way driver-powered seat, an Electronic Parking Brake (for 6AT variants), an air purifier with PM2.5 display, LED cabin lamps, and rear door sunshades. There is only one cosmetic change on the SUV – new R17 precision cut alloy wheels.

Commenting on the introduction of the new 2025 Grand Vitara, Mr Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “At Maruti Suzuki, we are always listening to our customers, and regularly refresh our product line-up in-sync with customer demand. The updated Grand Vitara reiterates our commitment to adapt to changing customer priorities, especially regarding safety and comfort. By making 6 airbags standard across all variants and adding new premium features, we are enhancing the value proposition of our flagship SUV while staying true to the core values that define our brand.”

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Final Thoughts

Prices for the 2025 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara start at Rs 11.42 lakh for the entry-level mild-hybrid Sigma variant and go up to Rs 20.68 lakh for the top-spec strong-hybrid Alpha+ variant. The dual-tone variants demand a premium of Rs 16,000 over their mono-tone counterparts. The Grand Vitara rivals the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Honda Elevate, Citroen C3 Aircross, and Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder in India.