Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza & S-Cross To Receive Petrol-Hybrid Engines: Launch Timeline Confirmed

Both models will feature Maruti Suzuki's brand-new in-house developed 1.5-litre ‘K15-Series' petrol hybrid engine. This is the same engine which is already offered on the Ciaz, Ertiga and the XL6 models.

The engine produces 104bhp and 138Nm of torque and is mated to a standard five-speed manual gearbox. There is also the optional four-speed torque-converter automatic as well.

Currently, the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and the S-Cross models are offered with just diesel engine options. This includes the old tried and tested 1.3-litre unit, sourced from Fiat. This engine churns out 82bhp and 200Nm of peak torque.

It is further mated to a five-speed manual gearbox as well. Both the Vitara Brezza and the S-Cross also receive the optional automatic transmission as well. However, Maruti Suzuki has already confirmed that the 1.3-litre diesel engine will be discontinued once the BS-VI emission norms come into effect.

Maruti Suzuki has also introduced a 1.5-litre diesel engine as well. This engine currently does duty on the Ciaz and the Ertiga models. The new 1.5-litre diesel unit is, however, BS-IV and we do expect Maruti Suzuki to update it to the upcoming norms depending on the demand for diesel models, post-BS-VI implementation.

Maruti Suzuki is currently the only manufacturer in the Indian market which has seven BS-VI petrol models in its lineup. This includes the Alto, WagonR, Swift, Dzire, Baleno, Ertiga and the XL6. These BS-VI models in the company's lineup account to over 70% of the total sales of the company.

Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said,

"As a responsible and environmentally conscious brand, Maruti Suzuki is aligned with the Government of India's vision to introduce BS6 compliant vehicles before April 2020. Seven of our top-selling models are BS6 compliant much before the deadline."

"We are committed to progressively upgrade our entire range of petrol cars to BS6 technology before stipulated timelines. The BS6 vehicles use Suzuki's proven technology that helps to substantially reduce the emissions thus contributing to a cleaner and greener environment."

Thoughts On The Maruti Vitara Brezza & S-Cross Petrol-Hybrid Variants

The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza petrol variant has been a much-awaited model in the Indian market. The Vitara Brezza itself is one of the best-selling models for the brand in the Indian market, with the petrol-powered model expected to further boost the sales of the SUV.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, however, is a premium offering from the brand sold exclusively through the brand's NEXA dealerships.