Maruti Suzuki Victoris First Drive Review | Top 10 Questions Answered! | autoX

Is it the Grand Vitara reborn? Can it dethrone the Hyundai Creta? What’s new, what’s changed, and what’s left behind? 🤔

In this first drive review, Shivank answers the Top 10 most asked questions about the all-new Maruti Suzuki Victoris:
✅ Platform & dimensions – how similar is it to the Grand Vitara?
✅ Design & styling – what makes it look distinct?
✅ Features – what new tech does it pack?
✅ Interior quality – has Maruti stepped up?
✅ ADAS – how well does it work in India?
✅ Space & comfort – is it family-friendly?
✅ Driving feel – how different from the Grand Vitara?
✅ Safety – Bharat NCAP & Global NCAP rating
✅ Toyota version – will it happen?
✅ Segment benchmark – can it beat the Hyundai Creta?

The Victoris shares its C-platform with the Toyota Hyryder & Grand Vitara but packs big updates:
🔹 10.1-inch infotainment & 10.25-inch digital driver display
🔹 Power tailgate with gesture control
🔹 Level 2 ADAS
🔹 8-speaker Infinity audio system
🔹 In-built Alexa & connected car features
🔹 Premium cabin with soft-touch dash, contrast stitching & 64-colour ambient lighting

Engines:
⚙️ 1.5L Petrol – 103 bhp, MT/AT, AWD option
⚙️ 1.5L Strong Hybrid – eCVT
⚙️ CNG option (MT only)

Safety:
⭐ 5-star Bharat NCAP & Global NCAP rating
⭐ 6 airbags, ESC standard