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Maruti Suzuki cars in India (18)

Maruti Suzuki has led India's passenger-car market since the Maruti 800 launched in 1983, sold today through its separate Arena and Nexa retail channels. As of August 2026, Maruti Suzuki's India line-up spans 18 models, with ex-showroom prices running from the S-Presso at Rs 3.50 lakh to the seven-seat Invicto at Rs 28.61 lakh, giving the brand the widest price spread of any manufacturer in the market.
 

Body styles and segments
 

  • Compact hatchbacks: Alto K10, S-Presso, Wagon R and Celerio, built around affordability and city-friendly dimensions

  • Premium hatchbacks and sedan: Swift, Baleno and Dzire, adding better interiors and features over the entry range

  • SUVs and crossovers: Brezza, Fronx, Grand Vitara and Victoris, the fastest-growing part of the line-up

  • MPVs: Ertiga, XL6 and the flagship Invicto, built for families and fleet use where space matters more than styling

  • Electric: the e Vitara, currently Maruti Suzuki's only EV, with a claimed range of 440-543km depending on variant
     

Engine and powertrain line-up
 

Maruti Suzuki's own engineering strength has always been engine breadth rather than a single flagship unit. The table below sets out what powers each segment.

Engine family

Displacement

Found in

K-series naturally aspirated petrol

1.0-litre

Alto K10, S-Presso, Wagon R, Celerio

Z-series petrol (NA and turbo)

1.2-litre

Swift, Dzire, Baleno, Fronx

K-series petrol with mild-hybrid support

1.5-litre

Ertiga, XL6, Brezza

Strong-hybrid petrol, developed with Toyota

1.5-litre

Grand Vitara, Victoris

Strong-hybrid petrol, developed with Toyota

2.0-litre

Invicto

Single-motor electric

48.8-61.1kWh battery

e Vitara

Factory-fitted CNG is available across more of this range than any other Indian brand, a real advantage for buyers prioritising running costs. Diesel does not currently feature anywhere in Maruti Suzuki's own line-up.
 

Transmission choices
 

  • Manual: standard across most of the range, the cheapest and most fuel-efficient option

  • AMT (Maruti's AGS): the affordable automatic on hatchbacks and the Dzire, suited to city driving

  • Torque-converter automatic: fitted to SUVs and MPVs including the Brezza, Ertiga and XL6, for smoother low-speed driving

  • e-CVT: exclusive to the strong-hybrid models, tuned for efficiency over outright response
     

Safety and ownership
 

Safety credentials are a newer story for Maruti Suzuki than for some rivals. The latest-generation Dzire and Victoris are currently the models Autocar India rates as the safest in the range, both carrying a full five-star rating, and this is worth weighing against the brand's other strengths. Those strengths remain real: Autocar India's own review of the 2026 Brezza facelift rated its new turbo-petrol engine a genuine improvement while flagging the car's continuing efficiency edge over rivals, and ownership feedback through Ask Autocar Anything consistently favours Maruti Suzuki for lower running costs, easy parts availability and India's widest service network.
 

Who should buy a Maruti Suzuki

Buyer type

Where to look

Why

Budget / first-time buyer

Alto K10, S-Presso

The two most affordable models in the range, both easy to maintain

Mileage buyer

Swift, Celerio, Dzire

Efficient petrol engines with factory CNG on all three

Family / MPV buyer

Ertiga, XL6, Invicto

Genuine three-row space across three budgets

Safety-conscious buyer

Dzire, Victoris

The two models currently rated safest in the range

Off-road / lifestyle buyer

Jimny

The only Maruti Suzuki with proper 4x4 hardware

EV-curious buyer

e Vitara

The brand's sole electric model to date

This range suits the performance-focused buyer least. Maruti Suzuki's own engineering priority remains efficiency, reliability and low running costs rather than outright pace, so buyers chasing power or driving excitement are better served elsewhere.

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Maruti Suzuki Brezza
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Maruti Suzuki Eeco Color Blusih Black
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Maruti Suzuki Cars - FAQs

The most expensive Maruti car is the Invicto. It is a premium MUV and is priced between Rs 24.97 lakh and Rs 28.61 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The first Maruti car was the Maruti 800. It was launched in 1983.

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, an all-electric SUV, is currently the only electric car from the brand. The e Vitara price starts at Rs 15.99 lakh and was launched on 17 Feb, 2026. 

The safest Maruti Suzuki cars, based on Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP crash tests, are the latest-gen Dzire and Victoris. Both have achieved a 5-star safety rating.

The cheapest Maruti Suzuki car in India is the Maruti S-Presso, priced from ₹3.50 lakh after the GST reduction.

Need an expert opinion on your car related queries?

Trending Questions on Maruti Suzuki Cars - Answered by Autocar Experts

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I am a lady driver and drive around 65 km every day on the expressway. Twice a month, I also drive in the city and traffic. I am currently driving a Celerio, but it is 9 years old, so I am looking for a change. My budget is Rs. 10-12 lakh.

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For your usage, the Skoda Kylaq is a good upgrade. Your 65 km daily expressway run means you need a car that is stable at speed and comfortable over long distances. The Kylaq delivers that very well. At your budget, you could get a lower-spec automatic, which would make it easy to drive in city traffic, which matters for your twice-a-month urban runs. The automatic gearbox is a torque converter, so its shifts are very smooth and it is very reliable too. The only possible downside is that fuel efficiency is not going to be very high, and given your high daily running, this is something that might bother you. If so, opt for the Maruti Suzuki Fronx 1.2L, which is also good at higher speeds and would be more fuel efficient. The auto box in this case is an AMT, which would not be as smooth, but this would only be a bit of a bother in city traffic and not on steady highway cruising.

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I have had a Wagon R as my first car since 2022. Now, I want to buy another car. I am confused between the Nexon Camo CNG and the Brezza facelift CNG. As a spare tyre is not provided with the Brezza but is given with the Nexon, I am getting inclined towards the Nexon. However, due to the dilemma regarding Tata's service, I am getting inclined towards the Brezza. So, please advise suitably on which one to choose. I am considering CNG only because of the ethanol fiasco. Otherwise, I was okay with NA petrol or turbo petrol. The dilemma around ethanol in the future is forcing me to think about CNG. Am I thinking right?

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You are overthinking the ethanol issue. Modern petrol engines are engineered to handle E20, and there is no official roadmap beyond that. The impact is largely limited to a small drop in fuel efficiency, and there is no need to change your buying decision because of it. CNG car only makes sense if your running is high enough to justify the lower running costs, and you are comfortable with the compromises in boot space and performance.Between the two cars, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG is the safer long-term choice. Maruti's service network is wider, ownership is generally more hassle-free, and the Brezza is a well-rounded, reliable SUV. The Tata Nexon CNG is the more feature-rich option and the spare tyre is a genuine advantage, but Tata's service experience can still be inconsistent depending on the city, so opt for it only if the dealer network in your area is good.If you were otherwise happy with a naturally aspirated petrol, go for the Brezza petrol and do not let the ethanol debate sway your decision.

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I have a 2016 Grand i10 and I loved the experience of driving a small car in Delhi. I want to change it now. My husband cannot sit in a low lying car but at the same time, I don't want to upgrade to a bigger car. My daily commute is between 30-35 kms. My budget is up to 10 lakhs. Please suggest a car.

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Given your requirements, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the most sensible recommendation. It offers a higher seating position and easy ingress and egress, which will address your husband's discomfort with low-slung cars, while still remaining compact and easy to drive in Delhi traffic. The Brezza is also known for its reliability, low maintenance costs and strong service network, which makes it a stress-free ownership proposition. Your daily commute of 30-35 km is well within the comfort zone of a petrol car, and the Brezza's naturally aspirated engine is smooth and efficient in city conditions.If you are looking for something slightly more premium and feature-rich, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is also worth considering. It offers a more modern cabin, a wider rear seat and a higher level of equipment, but it wont be as fuel efficient as the Brezza. Moreover, Mahindra XUV 3XO price starts from Rs. 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom in Delhi).Overall, the Brezza strikes the best balance between comfort, practicality and ease of ownership. It will feel like an upgrade from your Grand i10 without being cumbersome to drive in the city.

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Is the Creta available with a torque converter automatic and an NA engine?

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No, the Hyundai Creta with a naturally aspirated petrol engine is not paired to a torque converter automatic. The Creta's naturally aspirated petrol engine is offered only with a manual gearbox or a CVT (Hyundai calls it IVT). The only Creta variant with a torque converter automatic is the diesel, which uses a 6-speed torque converter automatic. If you specifically want a naturally aspirated petrol engine with a torque converter automatic, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder are the only options in the mid-size SUV segment.

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Last Updated on: 11 Aug 2026