Maruti Suzuki has launched the new Grand Vitara with prices ranging between Rs 10.45 lakh-19.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Sibling to the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, the Grand Vitara is Maruti Suzuki’s new flagship model in India and boats of hybrid powertrains and an AWD system. Bookings for the Grand Vitara are already underway for a token amount of Rs 11,000, and the carmaker has already amassed over 53,000 bookings for the SUV, with waiting periods already extending up to five months, depending on the variants.
- Grand Vitara will be offered in six trims
- Only top two trims get the strong-hybrid powertrain
- Will be sold through Nexa outlets
The Grand Vitara is available in six trims and here, we are taking a close look at the price, the powertrains and the features features available with each trim.
| Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trims | Mild-hybrid MT | Mild-hybrid AT | Mild-hybrid MT AWD | Strong-hybrid e-CVT |
| Sigma | Rs 10.45 lakh | - | - | - |
| Delta | Rs 11.90 lakh | Rs 13.40 lakh | - | - |
| Zeta | Rs 13.89 lakh | Rs 15.39 lakh | - | - |
| Alpha | Rs 15.39 lakh | Rs 16.89 lakh | Rs 16.89 lakh | - |
| Zeta+ | - | - | - | Rs 17.99 lakh |
| Alpha+ | - | - | - | Rs 19.49 lakh |
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: 6 trims, 11 variants
Keeping in line with Maruti’s other Nexa models, the Grand Vitara uses a familiar nomenclature for its six trims: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Alpha, Zeta+ and Alpha+.
The 103hp, 1.5-litre petrol mild-hybrid engine is available on the Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha trims of the Grand Vitara. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard on all four trims while the 6-speed automatic gearbox is offered from the Delta trim onwards. Maruti’s AllGrip Select AWD system – only available with the manual gearbox – is offered on the Zeta and Alpha trims.
Meanwhile, the higher-spec 114hp, 1.5-litre petrol strong-hybrid engine is available on the top-spec Zeta+ and Alpha+ trims. This powertrain solely comes mated to an e-CVT gearbox on both the trims.
Let's look at the lengthy equipment list available on the new Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Sigma
Powertrain - 1.5 petrol mild-hybrid MT (Rs 10.45 lakh)
- Halogen projector headlamps with LED DRLs
- Rear spoiler
- 17-inch steel wheels with wheel-cover
- Front and rear silver skid plates
- Dual-tone black-brown interior
- 4.2-inch TFT display in instrument cluster
- Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel
- Electrically adjustable wing mirrors
- Steering mounted controls
- Keyless entry and go
- Auto air conditioning
- Rear AC vents
- Rear centre armrest
- 60:40 split and reclining rear seats
- Dual airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Rear parking sensors
- ESP with hill hold
- 3-point seatbelts for all seats
- ISOFIX mounts
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Delta
Powertrain - 1.5 petrol mild-hybrid MT (Rs 11.90 lakh); 1.5 petrol mild-hybrid AT (Rs 13.40 lakh)
In addition to Sigma
- 7.0-inch SmartPlay Pro infotainment screen
- Suzuki connected car features
- Cruise control
- Rear fast charging USB ports
- Paddle shifters (AT only)
- Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
- Alexa and Google assistance
- 4-speaker sound system
- Reverse parking camera
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Zeta
Powertrain - 1.5 petrol mild-hybrid MT (Rs 13.89 lakh); 1.5 petrol mild-hybrid AT (Rs 15.39 lakh)
In addition to Delta
- Chrome window line garnish
- Auto LED headlamps with follow-me home function
- 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- Front wiper intermittent setting
- Rear windscreen wiper and washer
- Soft-touch dashboard and door inserts
- Ambient door lighting
- Auto folding wing mirrors
- 9.0-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment screen
- Arkamys sound system
- Side and curtain airbags
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Alpha
Powertrain - 1.5 petrol mild-hybrid MT (Rs 15.39 lakh); 1.5 petrol mild-hybrid AT (Rs 16.89 lakh); 1.5 petrol mild-hybrid AWD MT (Rs 16.89 lakh)
In addition to Delta
- Dual-tone exterior colour options
- Black roof rails
- Leatherette seats
- Leatherette steering wheel
- Panoramic sunroof
- Drive mode selector (AWD variants only)
- 360-degree camera
- Hill descent control
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Zeta+
Powertrain – 1.5-litre petrol strong-hybrid e-CVT (Rs 17.99 lakh)
In addition to Zeta
- Dual-tone exterior colour options
- Silver roof rails
- Dark Grey front and rear skid plates
- Panoramic sunroof
- All-black interior with gold accents
- Dashboard ambient lighting
- 7.0-inch fully digital instrument cluster
- Head-up display
- Wireless charger
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Alpha+
Powertrain – 1.5-litre petrol strong-hybrid e-CVT (Rs 19.49 lakh)
In addition to Zeta+
- Black leatherette seats
- Leatherette steering wheel
- Puddle lamps
- Ventilated front seats
- Upgraded sound system
- 360-degree camera
- Tyre pressure monitor
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: rivals
The Maruti Grand Vitara enters the hotly contested midsize SUV segment, currently dominated by the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. It will also face competition from the likes of Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, Nissan Kicks and its own sibling, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.
Do you think the Maruti Grand Vitara is sufficiently well equipped to take on established rivals? Let us know in the comments below.
Also See:
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara review: Creta’s most serious rival yet
‘Grand Vitara will swing midsize SUV segment to petrol’: Maruti sales chief
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Maruti Grand Vitara vs Toyota Hyryder: how different are they?
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