Maruti Victoris:Maruti Suzuki officially launched the mileage figures of its new SUV, Victoris. The car is generating hype due to its hybrid and CNG efficiency, making it a top pick for price-conscious and environment-minded consumers. The company has positioned it with several engine choices and contemporary design enhancements to capture widespread interest in the SUV market.
Fuel Efficiency Across Engine Options
Victoris has robust hybrid, petrol, and CNG engines. According to ARAI testing, the robust hybrid model offers 28.65kmpl mileage with an e-CVT gearbox. Petrol engines offer between 19.07kmpl and 21.18kmpl based on the transmission and drive configuration. The most notable feature is the CNG engine, which offers 27.02km/kg, one of the best CNG SUVs in its segment.
Engine and Gearbox Combinations
Maruti is launching Victoris with three variants of engine configurations. The first is a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol engine producing 103hp. The second is a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder strong hybrid engine producing 116hp. The third is a 1.5-litre petrol-CNG unit producing 89hp. Transmission options are a 5-speed manual for petrol and CNG, a 6-speed torque converter automatic for petrol, and an e-CVT for the strong hybrid. All-wheel drive is also offered with certain petrol models.
Exterior Design
The SUV adopts Maruti’s latest design philosophy. At the front, it features slim LED headlamps connected by a chrome strip and bold plastic cladding. A silver skid plate and wide grille enhance its tough appearance. On the sides, Victoris gets 18-inch alloy wheels, silver roof rails, and blacked-out pillars. At the rear, a segmented LED light bar stretches across the width, highlighting the Victoris badge prominently.
Safety Features and Rating
Safety has been prioritized in Victoris. Six airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, brake assist, hill hold control, and ISOFIX child seat mounts come as standard equipment. Top variants feature a 360-degree camera and tire pressure monitoring system.
SUV is also available with ADAS Level 2, which has adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alert. Victoris has received a 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP tests, earning 31.66 of 32 points for adult protection and 43 of 49 for child protection.
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