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Maruti Suzuki Victoris: India’s High-Tech Mid-Size SUV Arrives

  • September 4, 2025
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On 3 September 2025, Maruti Suzuki unveiled the Victoris, a bold new mid-size SUV positioned between the Brezza and Grand Vitara, exclusive to its Arena showrooms. With a

Maruti Suzuki Victoris: India’s High-Tech Mid-Size SUV Arrives

On 3 September 2025, Maruti Suzuki unveiled the Victoris, a bold new mid-size SUV positioned between the Brezza and Grand Vitara, exclusive to its Arena showrooms. With a Latin-inspired name meaning “victory,” Victoris is designed to bring advanced tech, safety, and efficiency to the rapidly growing SUV market.

Striking Looks & Practical Dimensions

Built on the Global C platform, the Victoris is 4,360 mm long, 1,795 mm wide, and 1,655 mm tall, with a 2,600 mm wheelbase. Its exterior features take cues from the upcoming e-Vitara EV, with sharp LED headlights, a connected taillight bar, squared wheel arches, dual-tone 17–18″ alloys, roof rails, and a sporty, layered front fascia.

Rich, Feature-Loaded Interior

Inside, the Victoris delivers a premium experience with:

  • 10.25″ touchscreen infotainment + digital instrument cluster
  • Voice assistant (Alexa), Suzuki Maps, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
  • Dolby Atmos eight-speaker sound system
  • Ventilated 8-way power driver seat, ambient lighting (64 colours), panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate with gesture control, heads-up display, wireless charging, air-purifier, and more.
Maruti Suzuki Victoria

Safety You Can Trust

Victoris is the first Maruti Suzuki model to offer Level-2 ADAS, including:

  • Autonomous Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane-Keep Assist
  • Blind-spot monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, High-Beam Assist, 360° camera, tyre-pressure monitoring, hill-hold, ESC, ABS+EBD, six airbags, ISOFIX anchors.

It earned a 5-star Bharat NCAP crash test rating (31.66/32 adult, 43/49 child), making it one of the safest cars in India.

Efficient Powertrains for Every Need

Victoris comes with three powertrain options:

  1. 1.5 L mild-hybrid petrol (K15C) – ~103 PS, 5-speed manual or 6-speed auto, mileage ~21 kmpl (manual), ~21 kmpl (auto); all-wheel-drive available on auto.
  2. 1.5 L strong-hybrid (Toyota-derived M15D-FXE) – ~116 PS, e-CVT, up to 28.65 kmpl; EV-mode for smoother city running.
  3. 1.5 L petrol-CNG – ~88 PS, 5-speed manual; ~27 km/kg mileage; unique under-body CNG tank keeps boot space free.

Market Position & Availability

Priced (ex-showroom) approximately between ₹8 lakh and ₹15 lakh, with bookings open at a ₹11,000 token via Arena outlets and online. Its rivals include the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Toyota Hyryder, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Tata Curvv, and even Maruti’s own Grand Vitara (sold via Nexa).

Maruti invested around ₹1,240 crore in its development, producing it at the Kharkhoda facility. There are plans to export it to over 100 countries, strengthening Suzuki’s global SUV portfolio.

Conclusion

The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is a game-changer for the brand’s Arena portfolio—melding advanced safety, modern tech, and multiple efficient powertrains into a stylish mid-size SUV that’s well-positioned to capture market share in India and beyond.

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