Safety features such as the Suzuki TECT body structure, dual airbags, ABS + EBD, seatbelt pre-tensioners with load limiters, ISOFIX child seat anchors and reverse parking sensors are standard across the range. Get this - you can have the top-end Ciaz petrol automatic SHVS for a few thousands lesser than the ZXi+ automatic, while the XL6 in the top-end petrol automatic SHVS trim costs merely Rs.
The automatic is overpriced even when compared to Maruti's own product lineup. can be had for similar money as the ZXi+ AT dual-tone. 2 lakhs)! The Ford EcoSport Titanium+ AT with a superb 1.5L petrol engine, superior 6-speed torque converter gearbox and features like paddle shifters, curtain airbags, sunroof, etc. 10L ex-showroom increases the on-road price significantly (by over Rs. 1.4 lakh premium commanded by the AT over the MT becomes even worse in all the states where the tax slab above Rs. Some premium for the torque-converter AT over the AMT was expected, but this is too high. 59,000 - 89,000 over the equivalent diesel AMT variants of the outgoing car. 500 - 48,000 than the outgoing diesel, depending on the variants, whereas the petrol automatic SHVS is priced between Rs. The new petrol variant is priced cheaper by around Rs. In terms of pricing, the 1.5L petrol engine disqualifies the Vitara Brezza from the tax slabs enjoyed by the 1.3L diesel engine and as a result, it seems to have lost its earlier VFM market positioning. This facelift also comes with Maruti's SHVS, but only on the 4-speed torque converter AT.
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Come BS6 emission norms, Maruti-Suzuki decided to move away from oil burners - axing the 1.3L DDiS as well as the in-house 1.5L diesel (temporarily), leaving them with a petrol-only portfolio! What better time for a facelift then? Note: The Vitara Brezza 1.5L diesel will be launched once Maruti has the BS6 version of the engine ready.Īlthough the facelift comes a full 4 years since its launch, Maruti has played it safe with minor cosmetic enhancements, a few additional features and the BS6 compliant K15 1.5L petrol engine. A 1.0L BoosterJet turbo-petrol version was expected, but never saw the light of day. To say this is a crucial product for the company, would be an understatement!īuilt on Suzuki's global C-platform, the Vitara Brezza was always considered a decent ( but not class-leading) product and made good use of India’s 'national engine' - the Fiat-sourced 1.3L DDiS diesel. Competition is only going to increase with the upcoming Kia Sonet, while the refreshed Nexon is also trying to have a slice of this pie. The model went on to become an instant success with sales of more than 5 lakh units till date.įierce competition came in later from the likes of the Tata Nexon, Honda WR-V, Mahindra XUV300 and the Hyundai Venue - but the Maruti remained at the top of the sales charts consistently, month after month. The Vitara Brezza was first introduced at the 2016 Auto Expo as Maruti’s first car to be conceived, designed and developed in India. Boot has a practical layout, but is still the 2nd smallest in the segment 328 liters.Missing features by 2020 standards ( 6 airbags, sunroof, leather seats etc.).The game has moved on with newer competitors With the new 1.5L petrol, the car has lost its relative VFM positioning in the segment.4-speed Automatic gearbox feels old & outdated.This 1.5L petrol motor is uninvolving to drive.No diesel option! Maruti’s BS6 1.5L diesel engine is still some time away.Maruti’s excellent after-sales service, wide dealer network & fuss-free ownership experiences.The pre-facelift version received a 4-star GNCAP safety rating
Decent cabin space for a sub-4 meter car.Well-mannered suspension riding on big 215/60 R16 tyres.