India’s Arena Flagship SUV with Hybrid, CNG & 5-Star Safety
Overview
The Victoris marks a strategic leap for Maruti Suzuki, positioned between the Brezza and Grand Vitara but sold via Arena outlets. It’s the brand’s first SUV to offer Level 2 ADAS, a 5-star BNCAP rating, and a CNG variant with zero boot compromise, all wrapped in a premium, tech-rich package.
Powertrain & Performance
| Variant Type | Engine | Transmission | Power/Torque | Drive Type | Efficiency (Claimed) |
| Mild Hybrid Petrol | 1.5L K-series | 5MT / 6AT | 103hp / 137Nm | FWD / AWD | 21.18 km/l (MT) |
| Strong Hybrid | 1.5L + e-motor | eCVT | 116hp (combined) | FWD | 27.97 km/l |
| CNG | 1.5L Petrol + Twin CNG tank | 5MT | 88hp / 121.5Nm | FWD | 26.6 km/kg |
Key Highlights:
- Same as Grand Vitara, Maruti is offering AWD in Vicoris, which is available only with mild hybrid.
- First in India, Maruti showcased a CNG tank mounted underbody so the full boot space can be utilised fully.
- This is the first Arenas Maruti, which offers a Strong hybrid that uses a locally sourced lithium-ion battery.
Tech & Features
The all new Victoris comes with fully loaded features like:
- Infotainment: 10.25″ touchscreen + 10.1″ digital cluster
- Audio: 8-speaker Infinity system with Dolby Atmos
- Connectivity: Alexa Auto, Suzuki Maps, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Comfort: Ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof, electric tailgate (gesture-controlled)
- Convenience: Wireless charger, auto AC with rear vents, powered driver seat
Safety & ADAS
This is the first Car from Maruti in India that strongly focuses on new-gen safety features like:
- Rating: 5-Star Bharat NCAP
- Standard: 6 Airbags, ESC, TPMS, ISOFIX, Seatbelt reminders
- ADAS Level 2 includes:
- Adaptive cruise control with curve speed reduction
- Lane keep assist & departure warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Rear cross-traffic alert & blind spot detection
- High beam assist
Design & Dimensions highlights
- Exterior:
- Connected LED tail lamps, pixel-style DRLs
- 17″ or 18″ dual-tone alloys (variant dependent)
- Floating roof effect, squared-off arches, silver skid plates
- Interior:
- Dual-tone cabin themes, soft-touch materials
- Ambient lighting (64 colours), HUD display
- Rear seat best for two adults; middle headrest included
- Boot: Unaffected in the CNG variant due to the underfloor tank
Colors
Available in 10 shades, including new Eternal Blue and Mystic Green, plus 3 dual-tone options with black roof.
Verdict
The Victoris is Maruti’s most feature-rich Arena SUV to date. It blends efficiency, safety, and tech in a package that’s family-ready and export-worthy. While rear headroom could be better, the value proposition is strong, especially with hybrid and CNG flexibility.
Rivals
Maruti Victoris directly competes with Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Toyota Hyryder, and its own Maruti Grand Vitara.
From design to tech to safety, the Victoris checks a lot of boxes. We hope this review helped you get a feel for what it offers. If you’ve got opinions, questions, or even a wishlist for future updates, share them in the comments. Thanks!
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