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

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

Maruti Suzuki Victoris Expert Reviews

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Value for money
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Efficient powertrains

We don't like

Rear seat not as spacious as rivals
Limited boot space (strong hybrid)
No spare wheel

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More questions you may find useful

Ankit

•3d

Hi, I am planning to buy a new Kia Seltos IVT petrol model. Can you please tell me what the mileage will be in the city and on the highway? Also, if there is any good automatic car with better mileage, please suggest one. My budget is approximately ₹18 lakhs.

Autocar India

•1d

Considering your requirements, choose the Kia Seltos HTK(O) Petrol CVT.The Seltos' refined 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with the smooth and seamless CVT auto gearbox makes it well-suited to city as well as highway duties. Although Kia is yet to reveal official figures, in our real-world fuel efficiency tests, the Seltos IVT returned 10.31kpl in the city and 14.22kpl out on the highway.However, the one thing you give up is class‑leading fuel efficiency as some strong hybrids in the segment manage 20-26 kpl. So if mileage is paramount, go for the Maruti Suzuki Victoris strong hybrid, but you'll have to stretch your budget a bit.

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Harshvardhan Gupta

•3d

My daily running is 170km on busy highways and around 4000km per month. Right now, I have an Elite i20 petrol with an aftermarket CNG kit, and I spend ₹600 daily. Now I want to upgrade my car to something over 4 metres. Kindly suggest a car with high mileage, good safety, and features. I have looked at the CNG variants of Grand Vitara, Hyryder, Victoris, and Brezza.

Autocar India

•1d

The Maruti Suzuki Victoris CNG is a solid choice for your needs. It is economical and suitable for longer trips, has underbody-mounted CNG tanks that do not hamper boot space, and the higher variants are very well equipped.While the Grand Vitara, Hyryder, Brezza and Victoris all use the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine with factory-fitted CNG, the Victoris is the only one with dual underbody-mounted tanks, which means it offers better boot space than the others. One drawback is that it does not come with a spare wheel as standard, which is instead offered as an accessory. The Victoris is also more feature-rich than other Maruti models. Compared to the Grand Vitara, it gets a larger touchscreen, a fully digital instrument cluster and Level 2 ADAS. It has also scored five stars in the Bharat NCAP crash tests.If you are on a budget, then consider the Tata Punch CNG, which uses dual tanks and has a more usable boot than the Brezza.On the test drive, drive at steady highway speeds and attempt an overtake to see if you are satisfied with the performance.

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Tata Punch

•1w

I want to buy an SUV that will mostly be used for city commuting and occasional long drives once a month. Can you suggest which is the best among the new Seltos, Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Victoris, and Creta?

Autocar India

•1w

If you are looking for an all-rounder, the new Kia Seltos is the pick of the models on your shortlist. It's the most spacious, offers the best ride comfort and feels most upmarket too. The Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol NA with the IVT automatic gearbox is well-suited to your city-centric driving.If fuel economy is your top priority, the strong hybrid versions of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Victoris, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder fit the bill. The hybrid powertrain switches to EV mode, often allowing exceptional fuel economy numbers. The Victoris is the newest, best-equipped and most appealing of the three strong hybrid models.

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Pramod Kumar

•1w

Toyota HyCross GX(O) vs Maruti Victoris ZXi(O) strong hybrid vs Tata Sierra Accomplished Plus turbo petrol. Which is best for long-term usage under ₹30 lakh?

Autocar India

•2d

For long-term usage, the Toyota Innova HyCross GX (O) and the Maruti Victoris ZXi (O) strong hybrid are safer bets than the Tata Sierra Accomplished+ Turbo Petrol. Both come with a solid reputation for reliability and strong after-sales support, which is what really matters over 8-10 years of ownership.Between the Toyota HyCross and the Victoris, the HyCross is the more comfortable and practical choice. Its very spacious cabin, better third-row usability and comfortable ride make it a nicer long-distance family car. The 2.0-litre petrol engine is simple and proven, and its relaxed highway manners are a big plus if you do a lot of intercity trips.The Maruti Suzuki Victoris strong hybrid scores on efficiency and smoothness thanks to its hybrid powertrain, which is especially nice in traffic and helps keep running costs low. However, the boot is smaller, and the cabin is the least spacious of the three, so it’s not as versatile for full-family use. If you mainly drive yourself with only occasional passengers, the Victoris, which is also the most compact and city-friendly of the lot, is the easiest to live with in daily urban driving.

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Deva

•1w

Hi Autocar team, I am going to purchase my first new car. My daily driving is around 160 to 170km, mainly in the city. I need comfortable seating for my family of four, including one 5-year-old child. I am also looking for a highly safe car that can comfortably handle bad roads and is suitable for the rainy season. Which car should I consider? Please recommend 4 to 5 cars and the best among them. I am not looking for an electric car due to the unavailability of charging space in my society.

Autocar India

•1w

160-170km daily is a rather high usage, and as an EV is off the cards, your next best bet is a strong hybrid if you want to keep running costs in check. You should check out the Maruti Suzuki Victoris strong hybrid. In real-world usage, it gives upwards of 20kpl easily and in city usage, that could go up to 25kpl. This is because it will largely run on the electric motor at lower speeds, and the best part is you don't have to plug it in to recharge it. It has achieved a 5-star crash test rating from both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP, since safety is also a concern of yours.Alternatives come from the same family of SUVs - the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara or the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and later this year, Renault will also be launching a strong hybrid variant of the new Duster.

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