Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Unveiled

A Premium Hybrid SUV straight out of the NEXA showroom

The Grand Vitara SUV launched for global markets.

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The Grand Launch

Maruti Suzuki NEXA showcased their all-new hybrid SUV - The Grand Vitara in an impressive style. It will be a multi-product offering across powertrains, drivetrains and features catering wide range of customers seeking a premium SUV to match their lifestyle. These SUVs will be exported from India to global markets. NEXAVerse brings the digital showroom to the customers, making the booking experience quite futuristic.

The Grand Vitara SUV featuring NEXA's signature design language - Crafted Futurism.

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Design Language

The Grand Vitara is a signature product to showcase the new design language - Crafted Futurism, inspired by the future and elite taste of customers. The design philosophy is based on the three pillars NEXpression, Nextech and Nexperience docked to design, technology and experience respectively.

Well, the SUV certainly looks well-balanced with the right proportions and stance. It boasts a big bold grille with the Suzuki badging, 3 element DRLs in the front head lights and tail lights. The chrome shades depend on the variant; Fervent Dark Chrome finish for Intelligent Electric Hybrid and Rich Chrome finish for Progressive Smart Hybrid, some muscles running around the wheel arches make it look sturdy. The interior of The Grand Vitara is also tastefully done to meet the luxury and sophistication of its elite customers. 6 monotone color options and 3 Dual-tone color options are available to choose from.

Engine Options

Multiple powertrain options available, for customers to select based on their preferences:

1.5L Intelligent Electric Hybrid with Dual Power System; Electric motor and internal combustion engine, fuel efficiency is claimed to be the best-in-class of 27.97 Km/l.

1.5L Next-Gen K-series with Progressive Smart Hybrid technology; fuel-efficiency claimed up to 21.11 Km/l.

Advanced Transmissions; e-CVT transmission in Intelligent Electric Hybrid variants, 6-speed Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifters and 5-speed Manual in Smart Hybrid variants.

Suzuki ALLGRIP legendry off-roading prowess: provides intelligent all-wheel drive capability as per drive condition; Auto, Sport, Snow and Lock drive modes.

Features

• Colored Head Up Display

• 360 View Camera with approaching object detection & dynamic reverse gridlines

• 9” Smart Play Pro+ Infotainment system with In-built voice assist system triggered with the “Hi Suzuki” command

• Connected car experience, the Grand Vitara offers in-built Next Gen Suzuki Connect

• Panoramic Sunroof

• The all-new Full Digital Instrument Cluster

• The driver and co-driver Ventilated Seats

• 6 airbags (Front, Side & curtain)

• Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Hill Hold Assist

• Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Looking ahead

Pricing details could unfold in the upcoming weeks. It's going to be a close battle for The Grand Vitara with other contemporary models in this segment. Cross-badging has been the new trend; The Grand Vitara also need to keep a close watch on its twin & the closest competitor - Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.