The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is a mid-size SUV that starts at Rs. 12.89 lakhs and goes up to Rs. 23.36 lakhs (on-road Delhi). It has a butch and premium exterior design, a feature-loaded interior, and excellent performance, making it a worthy contender in the super-competitive mid-size SUV segment. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is available with two petrol engine options: a 1.5-liter Smart Hybrid engine and a 1.5-liter Strong Hybrid engine.
Engine
The Maruti Grand Vitara is offered with two petrol engine options: a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid unit with a capacity of 1462 cc and a max power of 101.64 bhp at 6000 rpm, and a max torque of 136.8 Nm, a 1.5-litre strong-hybrid unit with a capacity of 1490 cc and a max power of 91.18 bhp at 5500 rpm with a max torque of 122 Nm; and 86.63 bhp at 5500 rpm by a CNG engine with a max torque of 121.5 Nm.
Exterior
The Grand Vitara’s exterior design is standard for a mid-size SUV. The front fascia sports a wide grille with a chrome surround, giving it a bold appearance. Other notable features include sleek LED DRLs, LED projector headlamps affixed to the bumper, and a visible skid plate. The sculpted front bumper and huge Suzuki emblem contribute to the SUV’s butch appearance.
The Maruti Grand Vitara’s side profile is sleek, with no eye-catching design characteristics. It has body cladding, a chrome beltline, a sloping roofline, blacked-out B and C pillars, and 17-inch attractive alloy wheels. The Grand Vitara’s rear aspect is futuristic, with connected-style LED tail lights. Other lights rest on the SUV’s corners, making it appear wider.
The Grand Vitara has well-proportioned dimensions: 4345 mm length, 1795 mm width, and 1645 mm height. The SUV’s interior is comfortable and large, with seating for up to five people. The 2600 mm wheelbase ensures stability and a smooth ride.
Features
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is an SUV with a premium cabin. It receives a dual-tone treatment, which enhances the cabin’s overall appearance. A big floating touchscreen infotainment display takes center stage, with the center console flowing seamlessly from the dashboard. The steering wheel, dashboard, gear change knob, and door mats all include silver accents. The cabin is quite well-built. The steering wheel, dashboard, and door pads all have soft leather treatment. Given that this is a Maruti Suzuki, the fit and finish, plastic quality, and general appearance of the cabin are excellent. Overall, the interior of the SUV is as striking as its outside appearance.
The SUV is likewise filled with features. It features a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, automated climate control, cruise control, paddle shifters (only in the automatic variant), wireless charging, and more. Additional amenities for the strong-hybrid variant include a digital instrument cluster, a heads-up display, ventilated front seats, and more. Overall, the Grand Vitara is a well-equipped SUV in terms of creature comfort features.
Safety
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara includes standard safety equipment such as dual front airbags, rear parking sensors, Electronic Stability Control, hill-hold control, front seatbelt reminder, ISOFIX child seat mounts, a day/night inside rearview mirror, and a speed warning system. The top-spec variations include six airbags, a 360-degree camera, a reverse parking camera, TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), and hill descent control.
Mileage
In India, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is offered in both hybrid (electric and petrol) and CNG models. The average mileage of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara petrol model is 21.11 kmpl (as reported by the brand under optimum driving conditions). Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Sigma Smart Hybrid has a 45-litre fuel tank.
Colour & Variants
The Grand Vitara is available in 17 different models: Sigma, Delta, Delta CNG, Delta AT, Zeta, Zeta CNG, Zeta AT, Alpha DT, Alpha, Alpha AWD, Alpha AT DT, Alpha AT, Alpha AWD DT, Zeta Plus Hybrid CVT, Zeta Plus Hybrid CVT DT, and Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT DT. The Sigma is the lowest variation of the Maruti Grand Vitara, priced at ₹ 11.19 Lakh, while the Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT DT is the most costly at ₹ 20.09 Lakh.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara comes in ten different colors: Nexa Blue, Arctic White, Splendid Silver, Grandeur Grey, Chestnut Brown, Opulent Red, Arctic White + Black, Splendid Silver + Black, Opulent Red + Black, and Midnight Black.
