Maruti Suzuki has launched the new Grand Vitara with prices ranging between Rs 10.45 lakh-19.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).The mild hybrid model, marketed as "Smart Hybrid" by Suzuki and "NeoDrive" by Toyota, uses Suzuki's 1.5-litre K15C four-cylinder engine and the Smart Hybrid system developed by Suzuki. For the strong hybrid model, Suzuki incorporated the Toyota Hybrid System to the vehicle (marketed as "Intelligent Electric Hybrid" by Suzuki), which includes Toyota's 1.5-litre M15D-FXE three-cylinder engine similar to the XP210 series Toyota Yaris/Yaris Cross. Both engines met the Bharat Stage VI (BS VI) emission standards.
It is available in 9 stunning colours options. These are NEXA Blue, Arctic White, Splendid Silver, Grandeur Grey, Chestnut Brown (Not Available in Sigma), Opulent Red (Delta/Zeta only), Arctic White + Black (Zeta+/Alpha/Alpha+ only), Splendid Silver + Black (Zeta+/Alpha/Alpha+ only), and Opulent Red + Black (Zeta+/Alpha/Alpha+ only).
2022 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Interior
The Grand Vitara's dashboard is nicely laid out with the 9-inch infotainment screen taking the centre stage.Maruti Suzuki has thrown in a whole host of features such as a heads-up display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, TPMS, tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment just to name a few. Moreover, it also gets a massive double-opening sunroof, the only thing which we Indians care about more than mileage. The higher spec variants get leatherette seats.
2022 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara detailed pricing and rivals
The 2022 Grand Vitara starts at Rs 10.45 lakh for the mild hybrid version and goes up to Rs 19.65 lakh for the strong hybrid version. The SUV is available in monotone and dual tone versions with four variants on offer - Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha.
The AllGrip will only be available in the Alpha top-spec variant and the strong hybrid will be offered in top two specs. While the strong hybrid’s pricing seems like a bit of a stretch (Rs 2.6 lakh more than the AllGrip), the AllGrip is priced well at Rs 16.89 lakh ex-showroom.The Grand Vitara will be competing with the likes of Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq as well as the Scorpio-N. This being the only car in this segment with a strong hybrid powertrain it will be interesting to see how it stacks up with its rivals.
The AllGrip will only be available in the Alpha top-spec variant and the strong hybrid will be offered in top two specs. While the strong hybrid’s pricing seems like a bit of a stretch (Rs 2.6 lakh more than the AllGrip), the AllGrip is priced well at Rs 16.89 lakh ex-showroom.The Grand Vitara will be competing with the likes of Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq as well as the Scorpio-N. This being the only car in this segment with a strong hybrid powertrain it will be interesting to see how it stacks up with its rivals.
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