Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

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The Victoris and Grand Vitara are essentially the same vehicle with the only differentiation being their body style, and interior colour and design. The Victoris feels more modern, and its light grey and black coloured interiors look airier and more inviting than the Grand Vitara. It is also better-equipped, but that makes it around Rs 50,000 more expensive than the equivalent Grand Vitara. Overall, if you're not limited by budget, the Victoris AWD AT would be the one we'd recommend.

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

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The Maruti Suzuki Victoris VXi AT and Grand Vitara Delta AT are mechanically very similar, sharing the same platform, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, six-speed torque converter automatic and several key components. Therefore, the choice should largely come down to the deal you get, the design you prefer and the dealership experience. The Victoris is the newer product and has a more contemporary cabin with better perceived quality. However, its sloping roofline does compromise rear headroom slightly, which is worth checking if you regularly travel with adults in the back. The Grand Vitara has a more conventional SUV profile.Regarding the AC concern, there have been some owner reports of cooling-related issues with the Victoris, but it is too early to suggest that this is a widespread problem. The Victoris and Grand Vitara share much of their underlying hardware, including several components of the air-conditioning system, so there is no particular reason to assume that the Grand Vitara is immune to similar issues.Our recommendation would be to pick whichever dealership offers you the better deal. If you prefer the newer styling, cabin and Arena network, go for the Victoris. If you like the more conventional design and prefer the Nexa buying experience, the Grand Vitara is equally good.

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

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We understand your temptation to spend big on a Toyota Innova Hycross or Maruti Suzuki Invicto. Frankly, they are significantly larger and, in many ways, superior to the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, also on your short list. What the larger outlay will get you is a significantly larger vehicle with lots more room, particularly for rear seat passengers. Ride comfort is also better than what you get on the hybrid SUVs. The Innova Hycross and Invicto also offer enough power for highway cruises with ease. As for your father's concerns, the Invicto and Innova Hycross can feel intimidating at first, given how large they are. However spend time behind the wheel and you'll notice that visibility is excellent while the light steering makes low-speed manoeuvrability surprisingly easy. There is still a learning curve involved, and it might take some time getting used to the size. There are no differences between the Innova Hycross and Invicto as products. You could consider the Invicto as an option, given the good deals going on, bringing the final price closer to your budget.

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

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We would recommend you to go with Brezza. Both of your choices have the same engine and gearbox so performance is not too different. The Grand Vitara is larger and has a slightly longer wheelbase, but it isn't a dealbreaker against Brezza which is also good in terms of space. Equipment wise, the Brezza will offer more like LED headlamps, a larger touchscreen, a 360 degree camera and more. Ride comfort and driving manners are similar on both cars and overall if the extra room isn't something you need, the Brezza makes a lot more sense in terms of value. Highway performance is also very good and while the boot on the Brezza is roughly 50-litres less, it is adequate for airport runs and getaways.

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

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If you are planning to buy the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid around Diwali, there is no need to wait for a facelift at this point. An update does not appear imminent, and even if Maruti is planning one, expect it to arrive only around mid 2027 at the earliest.The current Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid remains a good choice if fuel efficiency, particularly in city driving, is your priority. Waiting several more months for an unconfirmed facelift may not be worthwhile, especially if the current car meets your requirements.

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