Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is a mid-size SUV that is sold through the carmaker’s Nexa dealership, alongside the Maruti Suzuki Victoris. It is one of the most affordable cars in India to get an AWD setup. 

The Grand Vitara prices start from Rs 10.77 lakh for the Petrol Sigma MT trim. Its top-end Petrol Alpha ALLGRIP (O) AT trim is priced at Rs 19.64 lakh.

The total number of Grand Vitara variants is 17, including Petrol Sigma MT, Petrol Delta MT, Petrol Delta AT, Petrol Zeta MT , Petrol Zeta (O) MT , Petrol Zeta AT , Petrol Alpha MT, Petrol Zeta (O) AT , Petrol Alpha (O) MT, Petrol Alpha AT, Strong Hybrid Delta+ AT, Petrol Alpha (O) AT, Strong Hybrid Zeta+ AT, Strong Hybrid Zeta+ (O) AT, Strong Hybrid Alpha+ AT, Strong Hybrid Alpha+ (O) AT, Petrol Alpha ALLGRIP (O) AT. It gets an option between a 103hp petrol and a 116hp strong-hybrid petrol engine options, with manual and automatic transmission choices. The petrol engine is also available with an AWD option with an automatic transmission. A CNG powertrain is also being offered that produces 89hp and 121.5Nm, and is mated with only a manual transmission. 

The Grand Vitara mileage range is 19.2 kmpl - 27.97 kmpl.

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara rivals include the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Kia Seltos, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun and Citroen Aircross. It also competes with SUV-coupes like the Tata Curvv and Citroen Basalt.

Key Highlights of the Maruti Grand Vitara

• The Maruti Grand Vitara is one of the best selling mid-size SUVs in India.
• Its ex-showroom prices range between Rs 10.77 lakh and Rs 19.64 lakh.
• It is also one of the most affordable cars in India to get a strong hybrid engine and an all-wheel-drive (AWD) setup.
• Other engine options include a 1.5-litre mild hybrid petrol unit that produces 103hp and 139Nm.
• The petrol engine is also available with an 89hp CNG choice that is mated with only a manual transmission.
• Unlike the Victoris, which features a CNG tank under its body, the Grand Vitara’s CNG tank is placed inside the boot.
• The Grand Vitara has a fuel efficiency range of 19.2 kmpl - 27.97 kmpl, depending on the chosen powertrain.
• Key features include a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, a powered driver’s seat and a wireless phone charger.
• Safety features onboard the Grand Vitara include 6 airbags as standard, a 360-degree camera. It does not have an ADAS suite.
• It is yet to be crash tested by any NCAP organisation, and hence its safety ratings are unknown.