Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza: Top 5 Facts

The launch of Maruti Suzuki’s Vitara Brezza is a serious cause of concern for rivals as it is pushes the boundaries for the compact SUV segment in regard to value proposition

Maruti Suzuki finally has a compact SUV on the market after watching rival brands capitalize on the nation’s craze for the sports utility vehicle. It’s never too late to start they say and that’s exactly the case with the Vitara Brezza for Maruti Suzuki as this new made in India model has what it takes to worry its rivals and more.

Here is a look at some of the highlights of the new Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza:

1. Most Affordable Compact SUV: The diesel only Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza is priced rather attractively between Rs. 6.99 lakh to Rs. 9.54 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The prices of diesel models of the segment leader, Ford EcoSport, start at Rs. 8.19 lakh and go up to Rs. 10.65 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The more rugged and again diesel powered only Mahindra TUV300 is priced between Rs. 7.11 lakh to Rs. 9.34 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

2. Smallest Compact SUV: Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza redefines the compact SUV space by being the smallest car among its rivals. It may have the same length as the TUV300 and a little bit wider than the EcoSport, but otherwise has a lower height and shorter wheelbase than both its rivals, making it smaller than both its rivals.

3. Smallest Engined Compact SUV: Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza has the smallest engine among its competitors with a 1.3 litre turbo diesel engine developing 88bhp at 4,000rpm and 200Nm at 1,750rpm of torque. The Brezza has the lowest torque output among its rivals, but it has 4bhp more than the TUV300. Like its rivals, the engine is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.

4. Most Fuel Efficient Compact SUV: Courtesy to its small engine and Maruti Suzuki’s efforts to make their cars the most fuel efficient in their segments, the new Vitara Brezza too is the most fuel efficient compact SUV in the market with an ARAI rated efficiency figure of 24.3 km/l.

5. Best Equipped Compact SUV: Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza comes packed to the brim with features, which makes it the most well equipped compact SUV in its class. Equipment highlights include segment first projector headlamps, touchscreen CarPlay infotainment system, rear view camera, cruise control, satellite navigation, and electric folding mirrors. Other equipment highlights include keyless entry and start/stop, cooled glovebox, automatic headlamps and wipers. While a driver airbag is standard. Customers can opt for dual front airbags and ABS with EBD from the base variant onwards.

Also read: Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza launched at Rs 6.99 lakh