Maruti Suzuki has unveiled its first sub-4m compact SUV, the Vitara Brezza in the Indian market. The launch of the same will happen in the coming months.
It is a known fact that Indians love SUVs. Another known fact is that not everyone wants to drive a huge vehicle in and around town on a daily basis besides not everyone can afford full-size SUVs. This gave birth to the compact SUV segment. The segment has become immensely popular in India now and every manufacturer wants a chunk of it. The latest one to claim stake is India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki. They have unveiled the Vitara Brezza at the ongoing Auto Expo with a launch scheduled for a later date.
The Vitara Brezza is the first car from Maruti Suzuki which was completely engineered in India. This shows that how relevant a car it is for our market. Even after having length constraints due to the sub 4 metre rule for lower excise duty, the SUV looks very proportionate. At the front is a smart looking grille surrounded by projector headlamps with LED DRLs. Under the hood lies the very familiar 1.3-litre MultiJet diesel engine which powers a number of cars from the Japanese brand’s stable.
The variant spread of the Vitara Brezza is very wide with the base variant offering only the basic necessities and the top-end variant offering premium features some of which the competition lacks. This makes the compact SUV the perfect choice for different customer segments. A petrol engine is not on offer currently and may be added later considering petrol cars are gaining popularity again due to lower emissions and lower price difference between fuel prices.
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza highlights:
* Engine – 1.3-litre MultiJet diesel engine
* Power – 90 PS @ 4000 RPM
* Torque – 200 Nm @ 1750 RPM
* Length x Breadth x Height (in mm) – 3995 x 1790 x 1640
* Boot space – 328 litres
* Ground Clearance – 198 mm
2016 Maruti Vitara Brezza
– First car from Maruti to be engineered wholely in India
– Powered by the same 1.3-litre MultiJet diesel engine
– Will compete with Ford EcoSport and Mahindra TUV300
