New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Monday launched its first providing within the midsize SUV segment the place its market-share has faltered of late. Grand Vitara is launched at costs starting from INR 10.45 lakh to INR 19.65 lakh (ex-showroom). The carmaker began retailing the mannequin from its Nexa retail channel as we speak.

The Grand Vitara will fill the white area within the nation’s largest carmaker’s portfolio within the SUV section. At present dominating the midsize SUV section is the rival Hyundai’s 2nd-gen Creta launched in March 2020 and Kia Seltos launched in August 2019.

Maruti’s new midsize SUV may also compete with the likes of MG Hector, Skoda Kushaq, Tata Harrier and the upcoming Toyota Hyryder.

At present, SUVs seize round 41% of the share within the passenger car (PV) section together with 22% contribution from entry-level class and 18% from midsize. Maruti Suzuki provides Brezza for the entry-level SUV section.

In keeping with the worldwide collaboration pact between Suzuki and Toyota, Maruti’s new SUV can be made on the latter’s manufacturing facility in Bidadi, Karnataka. It comes with Smart Hybrid technology and options Suzuki’s Ok-series 1.5-litre Twin Jet, Twin VVT engine.

This powertrain delivers a superb fuel-efficiency of as much as 21.11km/l. The Grand Vitara Progressive Good Hybrid with a twin battery setup provides Brake Power Regeneration, Torque help and Idle Cease-Begin operate, Maruti Suzuki mentioned.

Maruti opened pre-bookings for the brand new mannequin on July 11 2022.

Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, MSIL, mentioned, “Designed to rule each highway, the Grand Vitara has acquired an amazing response from prospects with over 57,000 bookings and it has been broadly appreciated by critics as effectively. The Grand Vitara paves the way in which towards a cleaner, greener, sustainable and carbon-neutral world. To make sure that we are able to do that, the Grand Vitara has been launched at a really aggressive beginning worth of Rs. 10.45 lakh. We’re assured that it’s going to set a brand new benchmark for SUV fanatics within the nation.”

Grand Vitara is obtainable with 5-speed guide and 6-speed computerized transmission choices. The self-charging Sturdy Hybrid SUV options drive modes of EV, Eco, Energy and Regular. The SUV comes with a regular guarantee of 8 years/160,000 km on the Li-ion battery pack. It’s obtainable with an e-CVT transmission and delivers fuel-efficiency of 27.97 kmpl.

A number of the options embody colored Heads-Up Show, 360-degree parking digital camera system, ventilated seats, and so on.

Security options embody six airbags (Entrance, Facet and curtain), Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Hill Maintain Help, 3-point ELR seat belts (All seats) and Entrance and Rear Disc Brakes are normal throughout all variants together with ABS + EBD, Hill Descent Management for managed descent in demanding circumstances, Tire Strain Monitoring System.

Will probably be obtainable in 10 variants, with 3 dual-tone and 6 monotone color choices, together with the long-lasting NEXA Blue.

The corporate has launched a particular bundle consisting of prolonged guarantee until 5 years/1 lakh km and a Real Accent pack at INR 67,000.

The Grand Vitara can be owned via Maruti Suzuki Subscribe at an all-inclusive month-to-month subscription payment ranging from INR 27,000, the corporate mentioned.

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