Maruti Suzuki is titled as “People’s Carmaker” in India, as it is not only its core identity but also a challenge to keep up that trust. However, it has offered reliable, affordable, and fuel-efficient vehicles for decades, holding its position as the top pick of Indian Societies.
The Company has taken a significant step in marking its presence in the Premium MPV segment, unveiling its upcoming Maruti Suzuki Victoris, making a bold step forward into comfort, space and a feel of luxury.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris Announcement
The Victoris marked its debut at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025, attracting many car enthusiasts and large-scale purchasers.
The new 5-seater SUV is placed right between the Brezza and the Grand Vitara, competing in the fast-growing mid-size crossover segment. This car is built in collaboration with Toyota, based on the Toyota Innova Hycross Platform.
The vehicle is set to launch in October 2025, with Pre-bookings started on 3rd September 2025, with a booking amount of ₹11,000.
The Company has decided to retail the car through the Arena dealerships, unlike their other cars, like the Grand Vitara, which were sold via Maruti’s premium Nexa Outlets.
What’s into It?
Powertrain Choices:
Victoris’ hold in an advantageous position is due to its distinctive engine options catering to different types of buyers.
The 1.5 L K15C Petrol Mild-Hybrid produces 102 hp & 139 nm of torque. It comes with a choice of a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
1.5 L Strong Hybrid (Toyota-sourced): Deliver 115 horsepower with e-CVT, making it one of the fuel-efficient engines you find at this range
Petrol + CNG: A dual fuel option that offers a power range between 88-99bhp and it comes with a twin-tank CNG setup and it is designed so that you don’t lose your boot space, an innovation made only by Maruti
Fuel Efficiency:
Maruti Cars are well known for their mileage, and the Victoris stands on it. The car comes with a 45-Litre fuel tank perfect for long journeys. i
- Petrol MT: ~21.18 km/l
- Petrol AT: ~21.06 km/l
- AWD AT: ~19.07 km/l
- Strong Hybrid: ~28.65km/l
- Petrol + CNG: ~27.02Km/kg
Safety & Features:
It achieved a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating with 31.66 out of 32 scores for adults and 43 out of 49 on child safety.
The vehicle is equipped with Level 2 ADAS, featuring Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keeping Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control to get a fabulous driving assistance.
It comes with 6 airbags, a 360° camera, a heads-up display (HUD), and essential systems like ABS, ESC and hill hold assist.
A 10.25-inch touchscreen with SmartPlay Pro+, wireless Android Auto & Carplay. A 10.1-10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster. Infinity 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound.
It offers ventilated seats, a powered driver’s seat, a panoramic sunroof, 60W wireless charging and 64-colour ambient lighting.
Alexa Integration, PM 2.5 air purifier and Gesture-controlled taligate
Variants & Pricing
The SUV comes with various Variants that are: LXi (base variant), VXi, ZXi, ZXi (O), ZXi+, and top-of-the-line ZX+ (O), including AWD Variants.
The car is available in 10 different colour options, including some really nice two-tone options like deep Eternal Blue and vibrant Mystic Green.
The estimated price is around Rs. 12 Lakhs but it can vary depending on the specific model and your location of buying it.
Competition
The Victoris enters a highly competitive market, taking on the fight with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, MG Astor and Tata Curv.
Maruti’s offerings, i.e, its unique blend of hybrid + CNG + AWD options, make it stand out from the crowd.
Final Thoughts
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more than just an SUV, it is Maruti’s statement of how they are going to redefine themselves in this cluttered segment. By offering different fuel choices, innovative CNG set-ups, strong safety certifications and leading features, it is likely going to attract many Indian Customers.
For someone, who’s looking for a feature-packed, fuel-efficient vehicle under the Rs. 20 Lakhs bracket, the Victoris could be a game changer.
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