Maruti Suzuki has pulled the wraps off its all-new Maruti Suzuki Victoris SUV, and this one’s special. It’s the first Maruti car to come with Level-2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating – a clear sign that India’s biggest carmaker is ready to play big in the premium compact SUV game.
Positioned above the Brezza in Maruti’s Arena lineup, the Victoris will serve as the flagship SUV for Arena dealerships, taking the fight straight to the segment leaders like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, and VW Taigun.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris – Key Highlights
- First Maruti SUV with Level-2 ADAS features
- 5-star Bharat NCAP crash test rating
- Premium design with rugged SUV stance
- 10 stylish colour options with dual-tone themes
- Feature-packed cabin with 10.1-inch infotainment + 10.25-inch digital cluster
- Offered in Petrol, Hybrid, and CNG powertrains
- Global SUV – to be exported to 100+ countries
Bold Exterior, Premium Road Presence
The Victoris is easily one of Maruti’s most handsome SUVs yet. It comes with:
- LED projector headlamps & striking DRLs
- Connected LED tail lamps
- 17-inch alloy wheels in dual finishes
- Upright bonnet & flat window line
- Sporty rear spoiler
- All-wheel disc brakes for improved safety
Feature-Packed Interior
Step inside, and the Victoris feels nothing short of premium. Maruti has loaded it with segment-best features like:
- Panoramic sunroof
- SmartPlay Pro X 10.1-inch infotainment with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster (Command Centre)
- Alexa Auto voice assistant & 35+ connected car features
- Dolby-tuned Infinity 8-speaker audio system
- Wireless charging pad, ventilated seats & HUD
- Smart powered tailgate & ambient lighting
- Air purifier with PM2.5 filter
First Maruti With ADAS + 5-Star Safety
This is the real headline – the Victoris is Maruti’s first SUV with Level-2 ADAS, including:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Auto emergency braking
- Blind spot monitoring
- Lane keep assist
And yes, it comes with 6 airbags as standard and has already bagged a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, making it Maruti’s safest SUV ever.
Engine & Powertrain Options
Under the hood, the Victoris gets multiple choices:
- 1.5L NA Petrol – 102 bhp, 140 Nm (5MT / 6AT, AWD optional)
- Strong Hybrid 1.5L – 28 km/l claimed fuel efficiency
- S-CNG with underfloor tanks – liberates boot space, with segment-best mileage
Launch Timeline & Rivals
Maruti Suzuki has not revealed the pricing yet, but expect it to be aggressively positioned against Creta & Seltos, starting around ₹11 lakh (ex-showroom). Launch is expected later this year, with bookings likely to open soon.
