I bought smart hybrid variant zxi automatic in the month of November 2025, as a good marketing strategy the way it was praised at the time of sale ; things didn't worked accordingly anyway's now it's to late. In a competitive SUV automobile market introducing a new car of above variant should be given better features eg. a reputed company like Maruti has tried to save few thousand rupees for a Stepney ( providing it would result in hastle free driving). There are few more things that doesn't reflects Maruti's legacy when new innovative SUV are coming up soon in the market.

Vijay•2 Apr 2026

5/5

Today I have purchased Victoris CNG Varient car from LMJ Arena Jodhpur, Rajasthan it's really "Full Paisa Vashul" family car. Driving experience is too good, Features, safety, interior and exterior design and Cost wise it's excellent car. LMJ Arena Jodhpur staff is also very helpful, humble & punctual, specially Mr. Kishan Singh Ji is a very nice, down to earth, well behaved and experienced person. I do recommend Victoris for a small Indian family who is in search of a well miles and economic car with all latest features. Thanks to Maruti Suzuki Arena for introducing a such nice car.

Vaibhav shimpi•2 Apr 2026

4/5

I am driving CNG variant since last 2 months. Power delivery is linear. Mileage i am getting in city is around 25km/kg and on highway it's around 28 to 30km/kg. Suspension are also superb and tackle potholes easily without fuss.

Ashok Kumar Handa•2 Apr 2026

5/5

Grat vehicle , I visited last month from Chandigarh to Jaipur, we are five people & all enjoyed sitting comfortably the average of my vehicle during this trip was excellent it was 25.5 kms per liter in petrol

Shyam•1 Mar 2026

4/5

i finally took the base version victoris lxi cng and upgraded it spending around 1.1 lakh. driven almost 2000 km now. running cost is almost nothing comparing to earlier vehicles, one filling lasts vrindaban and back to dadri. smooth drive, base version has smart screen with android auto, music system, electrical OVRM, auto and touch AC, rear AC vent. at 120kmph vehicle was smooth. no issue in power in overtaking even in 3rd gear on CNG. very good boot space since CNG cylinder is underneath. 6 airbags. only cons are headroom seems a little less and no vanity mirror in base version and no boot lamp

Dr Xavier Dsouza•28 Jan 2026

3/5

victoris has very less thigh support in front seats which can be tiring on long drives. base variant also has halogen bulb setup which is not the best for highway driving at night. these are real concerns before buying the base variant

YASH SAXENA•16 Jan 2026

4/5

victoris petrol CNG or hybrid variant is a great choice. mileage above 20 in city and safety is also good. very practical option for daily use

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Rear seat not as spacious as rivals
Limited boot space (strong hybrid)
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Kishan

•1d

Currently, we have a Renault Kiger RXT Option manual with a naturally aspirated engine. We want to upgrade to a bigger car. My family is considering the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Victoris petrol/CNG, or Hyundai Creta petrol. Our budget is 13-15 lakh. We want a reliable car for long-term ownership of around 15 years, as we are a middle-class family and cannot easily replace the car if we are not satisfied. We are also worried about the possibility of E85 petrol in the future. So we are confused whether to go for CNG. However, I have heard that CNG cars still need to start or run a few kilometres on petrol. If E85 comes, will that harm the car? Our usage is mostly in the city, with one highway trip per year.

Autocar India

•20h

In your case, we’d pick the Maruti Suzuki Victoris VXi 1.5 petrol manual. It is a clear step up from your Kiger in space and back-seat comfort, feels easy and smooth in traffic, and Maruti’s wide service network will keep long-term ownership simple. Moreover, Marutis tend to have great resale values, so it won't pinch as much if you have to sell it after 15 years, and the brand's after-sales and service reputation is exemplary.For your running, opting for CNG isn't worth the additional hassles. CNG saves money only when you drive a lot each month. It also feels slower as it saps a lot of power, and often requires waiting in long queues to fill up, as it's not as commonly available as petrol.As for E85, there is concern around it, but currently there is no clear rollout. Just as manufacturers adapted to E20, they are likely to provide solutions if higher ethanol blends are introduced. In the short term, it should not be an issue, and as you have pointed out, a CNG car will require you to have some petrol in the tank, which, if your car is not ethanol ready, is potentially more dangerous.Another option is to try a diesel car, such as the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet or Kia Syros, which, though not as spacious as the Victoris, do pack in a lot for the money. They are reasonably reliable too and should hold up well over 15 years, with mileage better than a petrol car. The trade-off, however, is that you will have to maintain the DPF by doing occasional highway runs and topping it up with AdBlue, which adds slightly to the running costs.

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Kishan

I live in Jamshedpur and currently drive a Renault Kiger with the naturally aspirated engine. We are planning to upgrade our car to either Maruti Grand Vitara, Victoris, or Hyundai Creta. We are a middle-class family and want to keep our next car for at least 15 years. Since E85 fuel is expected to be introduced in the future, would it be more sensible to buy a CNG Maruti for peace of mind, or should we go for a petrol-only car? We want to make the right long-term decision, as we are concerned that if the government pushes E85 aggressively in the future, it may become difficult to sell our current car or buy another one. Please suggest. Our budget is ₹13-14 lakh.

Autocar India

•3h

Go for either the Maruti Suzuki Victoris or the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara petrol, as both are fundamentally the same underneath and suit your requirement for long term, stress free ownership very well. Since you plan to keep the car for 15 years, your focus should be on reliability, ease of maintenance and peace of mind rather than worrying too much about E85 right now, because regular petrol cars are not expected to suddenly become unusable in the future.Between the two, the Victoris is the newer and more modern feeling car with a better quality interior, more features and a more premium overall cabin experience. The only drawback with the Victoris is that the sloping roofline slightly affects cabin airiness compared to the Grand Vitara, but overall both are excellent long term family SUVs and you can choose based on whether you value a more premium cabin or a more practical, airy feel.As for CNG, it only makes sense if your running is very high and you want to maximise fuel savings. Otherwise, a regular petrol version is the safer and simpler long term option with fewer compromises on boot space, drivability and convenience.

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CHaruhas Vaidya

•2d

I am planning to buy a new car for my daily use, with a running of around 50 km per day. I am currently driving a Honda City diesel and would like to upgrade to an SUV that offers good comfort and fuel efficiency. My budget is around ₹20 lakh.

Autocar India

•1d

Given your requirements, you should consider the Maruti Victoris VXI strong hybrid. It costs about Rs 20 lakh on-road, has a comfortable ride and cabin and offers excellent fuel efficiency (28.65kpl claimed). Given that your daily running is high, you'll benefit from the efficient, strong hybrid powertrain, and the eCVT automatic gearbox also makes it convenient to drive. The Victoris also comes with a full, 5-star crash safety rating from Bharat NCAP and being a Maruti, it will be reliable and stress-free to live with. A drawback worth noting, though, the Victoris strong hybrid has a smaller boot in comparison to rivals, given that it has the hybrid battery in the boot. Alternatively, if you want to stick to a diesel-manual, consider the Kia Seltos HTK(O) diesel manual.

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Viv

•2d

Hi, I currently use a Grand i10 Nios and am planning to buy an SUV. My driving is mostly in the city, with occasional highway drives. I am looking for feature-rich interiors, good fuel economy, and decent on-road presence, while power is a secondary priority. My budget is ₹15-18 lakh.

Autocar India

•1d

Given your intended use, the Kia Seltos HTK (O) IVT is the one we would pick. It gives you a rich-feeling cabin and good features for the price, the IVT automatic (CVT in Kia terminology) is very smooth in traffic, and its size and styling give you the “bigger car” feel you want after a Grand i10 Nios. It will also return sensible fuel economy in the city if you drive with a light foot, and it stays stable on the highway at normal cruising speeds. It's not the punchiest powertrain, but as you've mentioned, that's not a priority here. If fuel economy matters more than cabin flash, look at the Maruti Victoris ZXi AT. It is not as fancy inside as the Seltos, nor as spacious, but it is very easy to drive in town, uses less fuel in daily use, and has a calm, comfortable ride for family trips.

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Neeraj Kumar

•3d

I am looking to buy an automatic hybrid car. I currently own a Hyundai Creta SX+ diesel.

Autocar India

•2d

Without knowing your budget or exact requirements, it will be hard to suggest the ideal car for you. If you're looking at an SUV to replace your Hyundai Creta, go for the Maruti Victoris ZXI+ (O) strong hybrid, which comes paired with an eCVT automatic gearbox. The Victoris' strong hybrid powertrain has an excellent claimed efficiency of 28.65kpl, and the top-spec ZXI+ (O) is packed with features like a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, 360-degree camera and much more. Furthermore, the SUV has also received a full, 5-star crash safety rating from Bharat NCAP and being a Maruti, it will be easy and stress-free to maintain too. You can even opt for the Maruti Grand Vitara or Toyota Hyryder strong hybrids as they are mechanically identical, but miss a few features.

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