The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is now available for purchase in India, with prices beginning at 10.45 lakh. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, which is its technological relative, is the only other strong-hybrid mid-size SUV. It is the first strong-hybrid choice from an Indian carmaker. A mild hybrid variant is additionally a possibility.
Maruti Suzuki, a business that acknowledges its late entry into the mid-size SUV market, is carrying the weight of enormous expectations with the Grand Vitara. But being late can be preferable to being never, and the Grand Vitara promises to be both grand and late. The Toyota factory in Karnataka will produce both the Grand Vitara and the Hyryder, both of which were jointly developed. Despite the fact that both models share many similar features, they are in direct competition with one another as well as established rivals like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Tata Harrier, among others.
What are the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara's available engine options?
A 1.5-litre gasoline engine powers the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. The powerful hybrid version of this vehicle couples this engine with a battery to increase mileage. 115 horsepower and 141 Nm of torque are provided as the combined power output figure. The 103 hp and 135 Nm power and torque ratings are for the mild hybrid variant.
The focus is on mileage, with the strong hybrid model claiming to deliver about 28 km per gallon while the moderate hybrid model offers about 20 km per gallon.
How many different Grand Vitara models does Maruti Suzuki offer?
As previously established, the Grand Vitara is offered in both strong and mild hybrid models. The SUV is available in four variations under the mild-hybrid moniker: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha. The Zeta+ and range-topping Alpha+ variants fall under the strong-hybrid category.
What distinguishes the Grand Vitara from the Urban Cruiser Hyryder?
The exterior styling of both the Grand Vitara and the Hyryder sets them apart from one another while having numerous similarities and being technically related. The Hyryder is more unique in its approach to exterior appearance compared to the Maruti SUV, which features a big grille at the front, three-pod DRL units, an extended LED bar on the trunk, etc.
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