Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara breezes past 3 lakh sales in record time

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara has garnered 3 lakh sales since its launch in India. It has achieved this feat in a record time of just 32 months. The Grand Vitara was launched in India in September 2022. Since then, the midsize SUV has dominated its segment alongside the Hyundai Creta. The strong hybrid variants of the SUV are more popular in the Indian market.

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Dominating the market

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara garnered 51,315 sales in FY2023 following its launch in September 2022. In FY2024, Maruti Suzuki recorded 1,21,169 sales for the SUV. In July 2024, the midsize SUV crossed the 2 lakh sales landmark. The strong hybrid variants have led the sales in FY2024-25 with 43% Y-o-Y growth.

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara boasts features like a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a fully digital instrument cluster, a 360-degree camera, a Head-Up Display (HUD), a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, an air purifier, and more.

On the safety front, the SUV packs 6 airbags, 3-point ELR seat belts for all seats, ISOFIX CRS, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Hill Hold Assist, front and rear disc brakes, and ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) as standard features.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is available in two engine variants – a 1.5-litre K15C petrol engine with mild hybrid technology and Toyota’s 1.5-litre TNGA petrol engine with a strong hybrid system. The former puts out 103hp and 137Nm, while the latter produces 92hp and 137Nm by itself and 115hp and 137Nm in a strong hybrid setup. The electric motor alone produces a maximum power of 80hp with 141Nm peak torque.

Mr Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “We thank our 3 lakh strong Grand Vitara family for their trust in Maruti Suzuki. The Grand Vitara has been a catalyst in strengthening Maruti Suzuki’s position in the mid-SUV market, and achieving this monumental milestone in such a short period of time is a new benchmark for the industry. Designed for today’s urban, tech-savvy, and progressive individuals, the Grand Vitara masterfully combines bold aesthetics, advanced technology, and a comprehensive suite of safety features, underscoring its positioning as a Tech SUV.”

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Final Thoughts

Prices for the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara start at Rs 11.42 lakh and go up to Rs 20.68 lakh. Its all-electric counterpart, e Vitara, is about to launch in India soon. The ICE SUV rivals Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Honda Elevate, Citroen C3 Aircross, and Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder.