7 Things That Are A First For A Maruti Car Featuring The New Victoris SUV
Modified On Sep 04, 2025 07:19 PM By Rohit
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While most of the things mentioned on this list are from the comfort and convenience category, there’s a huge premium safety tech that’s finally available on a Maruti car
Over the last few years, we have seen Maruti step up its features game by introducing many first-time amenities in many of its relatively modern offerings. While these features did bring the carmaker up to speed with its rivals, Maruti still lacked a few premium touches, such as a bigger touchscreen and Level-2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). That’s changed now as the recently unveiled Maruti Victoris SUV marks the debut of seven first-time things for the carmaker. Here’s the entire list:
A 10.1-inch Touchscreen Unit
While the Invicto already debuted a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, the Victoris has a similarly sized system as well, although with a revised user interface (UI) and more technology as part of the connected car tech suite. It includes Alexa auto voice AI, an app store with OTT apps, and internet connectivity. The 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system is reserved for the fully loaded ZXi Plus trim of the Victoris. Of course, you do get wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay with the new Maruti SUV’s 10.1-inch touchscreen system.
Underbody CNG Tank
The Victoris is also the first Maruti car to get a CNG tank placed on the underside of the vehicle. With this approach, the carmaker has ensured that owners will be able to fully utilise the boot space that’s offered on the SUV. The underbody placement helps to stack away the twin-cylinder tech neatly without impacting the practicality aspect of the Victoris.
Powered Tailgate With Gesture Control
Once again, a powered tailgate is something that Maruti already offers on the Invicto MPV, but with the Victoris, you also get a gesture control feature. It proves to be the most useful if your hands are full with luggage or other items. Maruti is offering the powered tailgate with gesture control on the higher-spec ZXi and ZXi Plus trims.
Also Read: Maruti Victoris Booking Details: Booking Amount, Website, Delivery Time Explained
Level-2 ADAS
While Maruti was expected to introduce ADAS tech with the e Vitara electric SUV, the recently unveiled Victoris has become the first Maruti car to get this premium safety amenity. It has a Level-2 ADAS suite that comprises adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, high-beam assist, forward collision warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. The Level-2 ADAS safety tech is limited to the top-spec ZXi Plus trim with the 6-speed automatic gearbox option only.
A 10.25-inch Full-digital Driver’s Display
While Maruti had come up with a fully digital instrument cluster on the likes of the Invicto and Grand Vitara, the Victoris gets a bigger 10.25-inch display, marking a first for the brand. It relays information such as range, fuel economy, speed, and the gear position indicator. It is available on ZXi and ZXi Plus trims, but is offered even on the VXi strong-hybrid variant of the SUV.
64-colour Ambient Lighting
Another first-time feature on a Maruti car is 64-colour ambient lighting. While it is mostly seen on premium and luxury offerings, it has become more democratised in the last few years. Now, Maruti has also joined the ranks by introducing it in the Victoris SUV, but it’s exclusive to the ZXi Plus trim only.
An Infinity Sound System
With the Victoris, Maruti is also making an 8-speaker Infinity sound system available on its cars for the first time. This setup includes a centre speaker and a subwoofer, along with a Dolby Atmos surround sound experience and an in-built 8-channel amplifier. Maruti has chosen to offer this sound system setup only on the fully loaded ZXi Plus variant.
The Maruti Victoris is expected to be launched around Diwali 2025, with prices likely to start from 9.75 lakh (ex-showroom). It will lock horns with Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Honda Elevate and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.
These were all the features that the Victoris comes with, which are a first for a Maruti car. Which of these has got you the most interested in? Let us know in the comments.
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Maruti Victoris vs Maruti Grand Vitara: Which Maruti Compact SUV Is The Better Option?
Modified On Sep 04, 2025 08:01 PM By Dipan
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While both Maruti compact SUVs get the same powertrain options, the Victoris gets a handful of features that set it apart from the Grand Vitara
With the recent unveiling of the Maruti Victoris, the carmaker now has two compact SUVs in the market alongside the Maruti Grand Vitara. While both Maruti compact SUV offerings get a different exterior and interior design, they get similar powertrain options and an almost-identical convenience and safety feature suite. All of this can make it difficult for you to make a choice between the Victoris and the Grand Vitara.
If you are torn between choosing one that makes more sense to you, here’s a detailed comparison between the Maruti Victoris and Maruti Grand Vitara to make it easier for you to buy the better Maruti SUV.
Prices
| Maruti Victoris Price Range (expected) | Maruti Grand Vitara Price Range |
| Rs 9.75 lakh to Rs 20 lakh | Rs 11.42 lakh to Rs 20.68 lakh |
*All prices are ex-showroom
Maruti is yet to disclose the new Victoris prices, but we expect them to commence from Rs 9.75 lakh (ex-showroom), which will undercut the Grand Vitara’s base-spec Delta trim by a considerable margin. Moreover, the top-spec variants of both compact SUVs are also expected to have a decent price difference, with the Victoris being the more affordable alternative of the two, as it will be offered through the carmaker’s Arena chain of dealerships.
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Maruti Victoris | Maruti Grand Vitara | Difference |
| Length | 4360 mm | 4345 mm | + 15 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm | 1795 mm | No difference |
| Height | 1655 mm | 1645 mm | + 10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2600 mm | No difference |
As seen in the table, the Maruti Victoris and Grand Vitara share the same wheelbase and width. The new Arena flagship is 15 mm longer and 10 mm taller than the Nexa compact SUV, but this would not make a major difference in real-life conditions.
What would make a difference, however, is that the CNG tank in the Victoris is placed on the underside of the SUV, which does not hamper the boot space. On the other hand, the Grand Vitara’s CNG tank is placed inside the boot area, meaning there is a slight compromise in its luggage carrying capacity, thus making the Victoris a better choice for long road trips.
Powertrain Options
The powertrain department is one aspect where the Victoris and Grand Vitara are identical, as both compact SUVs get the same mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid and CNG options. Here are the details:
| Engine | 1.5-litre strong hybrid engine | 1.5-litre mild hybrid petrol engine | 1.5-litre petrol+CNG option |
| Power | 116 PS (combined) | 103 PS | 88 PS |
| Torque | 141 Nm (Hybrid) | 137 Nm | 121.5 Nm |
| Transmission* | e-CVT | 5-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 5-speed MT |
| Drivetrain^ | FWD | FWD / AWD (AT only) | FWD |
*AT = Torque converter automatic transmission; eCVT = Electronic continuously variable automatic transmission
^FWD = Front-wheel-drive; AWD = All-wheel-drive
However, one aspect where the two Maruti siblings differ slightly is the claimed fuel efficiency they have.
| Engine | 1.5-litre strong hybrid engine | 1.5-litre mild hybrid petrol engine | 1.5-litre petrol+CNG option |
| Maruti Victoris Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 28.65 kmpl | 21.18 kmpl (FWD MT) / 21.06 kmpl (FWD AT) / 19.07 kmpl (AWD AT) | 27.02 km/kg |
| Maruti Grand Vitara Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 27.97 kmpl | 21.11 kmpl (FWD MT) / 20.58 kmpl (FWD AT) / 19.20 kmpl (AWD AT) | 26.6 km/kg |
As the table suggests, the Victoris is more frugal with the strong hybrid (0.68 kmpl more) and CNG options (0.42 kmpl more). With the mid hybrid-manual and automatic (FWD) combinations too, the Arena offering has a slightly better fuel efficiency (0.07 kmpl and 0.48 kmpl more, respectively) than the Nexa model. On the other hand, with the torque converter gearbox, the Grand Vitara is more fuel efficient with the AWD setup (0.13 kmpl).
Features
| Maruti Victoris | Maruti Grand Vitara | |
| Exterior | Automatic LED projector headlights with follow-me-home functionLED DRLs Front LED fog lampsConnected LED taillightsDual-tone 17-inch alloy wheelsRoof railsSilver front and rear skid platesRoof-mounted spoilerShark fin antenna | Automatic LED projector headlights with follow-me-home functionLED DRLsConnected LED taillightsDual-tone 17-inch alloy wheelsRoof railsSilver front and rear skid platesRoof-mounted spoilerShark fin antenna |
| Interior | Black and off-white dual-tone cabin themeBlack and off-white dual-tone leatherette seat upholsteryLeatherette-wrapped steering wheel64-colour ambient lightingVanity mirror and lamps for both front passengersSunglass holderIlluminated gloveboxFront footwell illuminationFront seat back pocketsAdjustable headrests for all seatsFront centre armrest with storage spaceRear centre armrest with cupholders | All-black cabin theme with bronze accentsBlack leatherette seat upholsteryLeatherette-wrapped steering wheelSunglass holderIlluminated gloveboxFront footwell illuminationFront seatback pocketsAdjustable headrests for all seatsFront centre armrest with storage spaceRear centre armrest with cupholders |
| Comfort & Convenience | 10.25-inch digital driver’s displayAuto AC with rear ventsVentilated front seats8-way powered driver seatPowered tailgate with gesture controlWireless smartphone chargerPanoramic sunroofHead-up display (HUD)Air purifier with PM2.5 air filterAuto-folding ORVMsCruise control (MT and strong-hybrid variants only)Terrain modes with AWD setup – Snow, Sport, Lock and AutoPuddle lampsAuto-dimming IRVMHeight-adjustable driver seatBoot lampPaddle shifters (AT only)Drive modes – Eco, Normal and Sport (strong-hybrid only)60:40 split-folding rear seatsKeyless entry with push-button start/stopTilt and telescopic adjustment for the steering wheelSteering-mounted audio and calling controls | 7-inch digital driver’s displayAuto AC with rear ventsVentilated front seats8-way powered driver seatWireless smartphone chargerPanoramic sunroofHead-up display (HUD)Air purifier with PM2.5 air filterAuto-folding ORVMsCruise control (MT and strong-hybrid variants only)Terrain modes with AWD setup – Snow, Sport, Lock and AutoPuddle lampsAuto-dimming IRVMHeight-adjustable driver seatBoot lampPaddle shifters (AT only)Drive modes – Eco, Normal and Sport (strong-hybrid only)60:40 split-folding rear seatsKeyless entry with push-button start/stopTilt and telescopic adjustment for the steering wheelSteering-mounted audio and calling controls |
| Infotainment | 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system8-speaker Infinity sound system with subwooferDolby Atmos surround sound systemWireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoConnected car tech Alexa connectivity | 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system6-speaker Clarion sound systemWireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoConnected car tech |
| Safety | Six airbags (as standard)Level-2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)Electronic stability programme (ESP)Traction control systemHill-hold assistHill-descent control (AWD only)3-point seatbelts for all seats with reminders360-degree cameraFront & rear parking sensorsRear wiper and washerRear defoggerElectronic parking brake with auto-hold (AT only)Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)ISOFIX child seat anchorages | Six airbags (as standard)Electronic stability programme (ESP)Traction control systemHill-hold assistHill-descent control (AWD only)3-point seatbelts for all seats with reminders360-degree cameraFront & rear parking sensorsRear wiper and washerRear defoggerElectronic parking brake with auto-hold (AT only)Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)ISOFIX child seat anchorages |
As mentioned earlier, while the exterior and interior design of both Maruti compact SUVs are different, the Grand Vitara gets an all-black cabin theme with bronze accents, while the Victoris gets a dual-tone cabin theme, which could make the interior feel airier than the Nexa offering. The Grand Vitara also misses out on front fog lamps that are offered with the Victoris.
In terms of features, everything is more or less the same, save for the Victoris packing in a bigger touchscreen infotainment system, a larger digital driver’s display, 64-colour ambient lighting, a powered tailgate with gesture controls and a better sound system. All of these are offered in the Victoris and make it feel more premium.
Not just this, but the Victoris also gets a Level-2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) suite and flaunts a 5-star Bharat NCAP badge, which makes it feel like a safer option compared to the Grand Vitara, which is yet to be crash tested.
Verdict
The Maruti Victoris and Maruti Grand Vitara can be considered two peas from the same pod, with the former being a more modern and feature-rich offering compared to the Nexa model. It is also safer on paper with its 5-star Bharat NCAP credibility and a Level-2 ADAS suite, both of which are missing on the Grand Vitara.
So, the ultimate choice comes down to the prices which Maruti will put on the Victoris. If it is priced lower than the Grand Vitara, which we are expecting the carmaker to do, considering its other Arena Vs Nexa products, the Victoris will hands-down be the better option amongst the two.
That being said, if you want a Maruti compact SUV now and are not eager to wait for the Victoris to launch, the Grand Vitara is also a good enough option.
But what will you choose and why? Tell us in the comments below.
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