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Maruti Suzuki – India's No.1 Maker of SUVs
India as a car market has been shifting its focus to SUVs for quite a while now. Seeing the shift in trends, the nation's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, has been steadily increasing its presence in the SUV market.
With Maruti Suzuki being the first in the hearts of Indian car buyers, it came as no surprise when the nation's favourite car brand became the No.1 Maker of SUVs in the country.*
With its four offerings - Brezza from its Arena lineup and the Fronx, Jimny and Grand Vitara from the premium Nexa portfolio - Maruti Suzuki has taken over the Indian SUV landscape and redefined itself as an SUV brand in the eyes of the tech-focused thrill seekers that are India's new breed of car buyers.
Maruti Suzuki's range of SUVs cater to a variety of buyers in the market who are looking to experience a new sense of adventure no matter if they are traversing the urban jungle or the great outdoors.
Let's take a look at range of SUVs from Maruti Suzuki to see just why the nation's favourite carmaker is now India's No.1 Maker of SUVs, starting with the oldest member of the group - Brezza.
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the only SUV sold through the marque's Arena platform. The Brezza was first launched in 2016 and the second generation of the SUV arrived on our roads in 2022, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is a sub-4-metre SUV. The Brezza is the urban jungle companion for buyers looking for an SUV with a finely honed tech, design and comfort that stands out from the crowd.
The Brezza's masculine looks with the LED lighting setup, geometric alloy wheels and an array of colours ensure that all eyes remain on you on the move. Step inside the comfortable and wide cabin with its dual-tone Black and Brown theme and you'll be greeted by a host of tech that makes every journey, a one to savour.
The tech includes the likes of the large Smartplay Pro+ infotainment screen with Surround Sense powered by Arkayms, an electric sunroof, a 360 view camera and the next-gen Suzuki Connect suite. Add in a host of safety features like 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, Hill Hold Assist, ESP and more and the Brezza is top-notch when it comes to safety.
Powering the Brezza is a powerful 1.5L Advanced K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Petrol Engine. The Brezza offers Maruti Suzuki's Progressive Smart Hybrid Technology with its automatic variants while in manual guise, the sub 4-metre SUV is offered with both petrol and CNG powertrain options.
Now let's get to the trio of SUVs from Maruti Suzuki's premium NEXA portfolio starting with the Fronx. Revealed to the world at the 2023 Auto Expo, the Fronx the feature rich, premium, sub 4-metre SUV offering from Maruti Suzuki.
With its aerodynamic yet imposing design, highlighted by the split headlight design and the large Nexwave grille, LED connected tail lights, and 16-inch alloy wheels, the Fronx commands attention.
The interiors are a dual-tone blend of luxury and tech with a multi-layer dash dominated by the large 9-inch Smartplay Pro+ infotainment screen with Surround Sense powered by Arkayms. other highlights include paddle shifters for the automatic variants, a wireless charger, a head-up display, and a host of safety tech designed to keep you safe at all times.
The Fronx is offered with two engine options - a 1.2-litre advanced K-Series motor with Dual Jet and Dual VVT tech aided by a smart hybrid system and a turbocharged 1,0-litre pocket rocket capable of pushing the Fronx from 0-60km/h in just 5.3 seconds. Both engines are offered with manual and automatic gearboxes.
The second offering from Maruti Suzuki's Nexa is the all-new five-door Jimny, the toughest and most purpose-driven of the entire SUV lineup from the marque. With a rich legacy of dominating the toughest terrains stretching back to 1970, the Jimny too debuted earlier this year at Auto Expo 2023 in its all-new five-door avatar.
The Jimny is built to dominate tough terrains and its squarish proportions shows this off the best. The circular headlights and the classic chrome plated front grille are instantly recognisable while the tough front and rear bumpers can deal with all the fun needed to bring a grin to the faces of hardcore off-roaders. The ample approach and departure angles and the increased ground clearance make the Jimny feel at home in the great outdoors.
The Jimny is powered by the 1.5-litre K15B engine t that provides it with all the torque needed to get out of any rut. The 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic gearbox options are aided and abetted by a transfer case for the AllGrip Pro four-wheel-drive system that helps the Jimny tackle the toughest terrain with ease.
For those looking to really tackle the great outdoors with the Jimny, safety tech like hill hold assist and hill descent control allow the SUV to go up and down slopes with the agility of a mountain goat while the brake LSD system keeps it in place on even the most stubborn terrain.
The third offering from Nexa and the flagship of the Maruti Suzuki SUV lineup is the Grand Vitara. Introduced in 2022, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is a technological tour de force that will rule every road. And in the year since its arrival on our roads, the Grand Vitara has become the fastest SUV in its segment to hit the 1 lakh sales mark.
The Grand Vitara is a multi-product SUV which caters to different SUV buyers in the segment with its array of drivetrain options. The Intelligent Electric hybrid caters to the sophisticated & technologically inclined owner while the CNG variants are for those conscious of their environmental footprint while the off-roading enthusiasts have the AllGrip variant to help them explore the great outdoors.
The Intelligent Electric Hybrid (IEH) system is a game changer in the segment with its self-charging EV mode allowing for a truly silent drive. The Grand Vitara with the IEH system offers a segment-best fuel economy of 27.79km/l while cutting down CO2 emissions by 26% and also improving acceleration.
The Grand Vitara is not just about the engine tech with the SUV boasting a truly imposing design that commands attention on the road. The Grand Vitara's cabin takes the luxury and tech game to a whole new level with a massive panoramic roof, comforting ventilated seats, ambient lighting, a digital instrument cluster and a large infotainment screen that wirelessly connects your phone to Maruti Suzuki's flagship SUV.
With the Grand Vitara, Jimny, Fronx and Brezza, Maruti Suzuki's range of SUVs brings a sense of excitement to the thrill-seeking, techy adventurer that is the present-day Indian SUV buyer. So is it isn't surprising that the nation's favourite carmaker is now India's No.1 Maker of SUVs.
*(Claim supported by certificate issued by JATO dynamics limited on 12-September-2023 basis sales figures of shown SUVs from April '2023 to August '2023.)
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