New Maruti Suzuki Victoris SUV launched: A detailed look at trims, specs, and safety

Maruti Suzuki’s Victoris, the flagship compact SUV in the Arena lineup, offers a comprehensive set of variants designed to cater to diverse customer preferences across performance, fuel efficiency, and safety. The available trims include Lxi, Vxi, Zxi, Zxi (O), Zxi Plus, and Zxi (O) Plus, with powertrain options spanning petrol, strong hybrid, and S-CNG.

Powertrain Options

• 1.5L K15C Petrol Engine (Smart Hybrid): 4-cylinder engine delivering approximately 103.06 PS power and 139 Nm torque, paired with 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. The AWD (ALLGRIP Select) variant includes multiple terrain modes.
• Strong Hybrid Variant: Combines a 1.5L 3-cylinder petrol engine with an AC synchronous electric motor producing up to 92.45 PS and 122 Nm torque, mated to an e-CVT transmission. It offers three driving modes—ECO, Normal, and Power.
• Petrol + S-CNG Variant: Features a 55-litre water-equivalent underbody CNG tank (first-in-segment layout). Delivers 87.8 PS and 121.5 Nm torque with an official mileage certification of about 27 km/kg.

Dimensions and Design

The Victoris measures 4,360mm in length, 1,795mm in width, and 1,655mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,600mm, providing ample interior space for five passengers. The SUV is available in 10 colour options, including exclusive shades like Mystic Green and Eternal Blue, alongside popular monotone and dual-tone choices.

Interior and Features

Top-end variants sport ventilated front seats with an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, panoramic sunroof, 64-colour ambient lighting, digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster, and a head-up display. The infotainment system includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The audio experience is enhanced by an Infinity Harman Dolby Atmos system with eight speakers. Voice-activated controls support Alexa.

Safety and Driver Assistance

The Victoris is distinguished as Maruti Suzuki’s first vehicle to offer Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, lane monitoring, and 360-degree camera coverage. It carries a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, complemented by six airbags, ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), electronic stability control, hill hold, and hill start assist.

Pricing and Market Position

Prices for the Victoris are expected to range between approximately Rs 9.5 lakh and Rs 19 lakh (ex-showroom), positioning it competitively in the midsize SUV segment.