The updated Maruti Suzuki Brezza is one of the most anticipated new cars in the compact segment, and it has been spied completely undisguised at a dealership stockyard ahead of its July 24 launch. The new Brezza gets subtle cosmetic updates on the outside, important feature upgrades on the inside, but most importantly, a brand-new engine option.
- Brezza facelift to get new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine
- Interior gets new 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, ambient lighting
- Bookings for the new Brezza are already underway
Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift exterior and interior updates
This is the first mid-lifecycle update for the Brezza since its second-generation model was introduced in 2022, and the updates on the outside are rather minimal. The grille design has been slightly reworked, and it gets a new golden finish instead of the grey one on the current car. The car also gets a revised bumper with repositioned fog lamps housed within triangular surrounds. The headlamps and the LED daytime running lamps (DRLs), however, remain unchanged. In profile, the only notable update is a new set of dual-tone alloy wheels, while the rear has remained largely unchanged.
The interior sees more meaningful updates, with the highlight being the 10.1-inch infotainment screen that’s also seen on the Victoris. It also adds ambient lighting, ventilated seats at the front and revised switchgear for the HVAC controls (also shared with the Victoris). There’s also use of new gloss-black trim materials on the dashboard and door pads. On the safety front, the Brezza now gets front parking sensors, and it is also expected to come with a Level 2 ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) suite.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza new engine and specs
The biggest update on the Brezza is the addition of a new engine option. It now gets the 1.0-litre Boosterjet turbo-petrol mill from the Fronx. This 3-cylinder unit is expected to produce 110hp and 170Nm, meaning it will come in a higher state of tune than what it is offered with on the Fronx. Transmission options, however, will be limited to just a 6-speed manual gearbox. Crucially, this engine will finally allow the Brezza to qualify for the sub-4-metre tax slab.
The new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine is expected to be offered alongside the existing 103hp 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol mill. The CNG kit paired to this engine will also likely continue, but it’s now expected to have the Victoris CNG-like underbody tank setup.
It will be interesting to see how Maruti prices the new Brezza. Despite the cosmetic and equipment upgrades, the 1.0-litre engine should help lower the prices given that it finally qualifies for the sub-4m tax bracket. Whether it undercuts the existing Brezza or is priced roughly the same remains to be seen. For reference, the Brezza currently has an ex-showroom price of Rs 8.26 lakh to Rs 12.86 lakh. It will continue to take on rivals such as the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Skoda Kylaq, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Kia Sonet and Syros.
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