Maruti Suzuki Victoris unveiled as flagship Arena offering

Maruti Suzuki has taken the wraps off its new SUV offering in India. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is the second midsize SUV from the automaker after the Grand Vitara. While the latter is retailed through Nexa outlets, the Victoris will become Arena’s flagship offering. Maruti Suzuki has started accepting bookings for the SUV. The token amount has been set at Rs 11,000.

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Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Everything you need to know

Maruti’s new SUV will come in 6 trim levels – LXI, VXI, ZXI, ZXI(O), ZXI+, and ZXI+(O). Its front fascia takes design inspiration from the e Vitara. The segment LED DRLs are connected across the bonnet and exude a sharp look. The LED headlamps flank either side of the grille. The Victoris rests on 17-inch alloy wheels and has squared-off body cladding. The pillars are blacked out while the roof rails are finished in silver. At the back, the LED tail lamps are connected by a light bar.

Inside, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris is packed with exciting features. It gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with multiple display modes sits behind the two-spoke steering wheel. The 8-speaker audio system supports Dolby Atmos. Other features include automatic climate control, 64-colour ambient lighting, an 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, Heads-Up Display, a panoramic sunroof, an air purifier, connected car tech, wireless charging, and more.

The Victoris is well equipped on the safety front as well. It has received a 5-star safety rating from the Bharat NCAP. Features like 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, hill hold control, brake assist, ISOFIX anchorages, and traction control will be offered across all variants. The higher variants will also get a 360-degree camera alongside premium features like TPMS.

The Victoris will become the first Maruti offering to get an ADAS suite (Level 2). This package includes features like Automatic Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with Curve Speed Reduction, Lane Keep Assist, High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitor with Lane Change Alert, and more.

Maruti Suzuki has borrowed the Grand Vitara’s powertrain options for the Victoris. The 1.5-litre K15C petrol engine with mild hybrid technology generates a maximum power output of 103hp and 137Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the 1.5-litre TNGA petrol engine from Toyota with a strong hybrid system puts out 115hp and 137Nm. The CNG engine puts out 89hp.

Mr Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “The new-age Indian customer is well-travelled, hyper-connected, socially aware, technologically progressive and environmentally responsible. To meet the aspirations of such customers, our new SUV the VICTORIS has “Got It All”. VICTORIS is a Latin word that means ‘victory’. We are confident the VICTORIS with its high technology, sleek design, intelligent and connected features, 5-star level safety and multiple environment friendly powertrains will win hearts in India. With VICTORIS we are strengthening our SUV portfolio and our overall market share.”

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Final Thoughts

Maruti Suzuki will announce the pricing of its new SUV in the coming weeks. The automaker has introduced 2 new colour options for the Victoris – Mystic Green and Eternal Blue. There are a total of 10 exterior paint shades on offer. Buyers can also opt for a Raffiné styling package for the interior of the SUV. Upon launch, the Victoris will rival the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Citroen Aircross, MG Astor, and other midsize and compact SUVs.