Maruti Suzuki has presented the Grand Vitara SUV for the global market. The Grand Vitara has undergone significant design and feature upgrades for its fifth generation. The Grand Vitara, the company's flagship SUV, will start selling in India in the coming months. This SUV is developed by Maruti in association with Toyota. Similar to the Urban Cruiser HyRyder, the Grand Vitara will include a full hybrid drivetrain in addition to a conventional petrol powertrain.
All of Grand Vitara's features and specs, as well as what each variant will include, have been released publicly by the manufacturer. We'll analyze the specifications and features of each available variant in this article.
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Engine Options
The recently introduced Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara employs the same engine as the Urban Cruiser HyRyder . It has a 1.5-liter K15C petrol engine and a 1.5-liter powerful hybrid engine. The Grand Vitara's 1.5-liter mild hybrid petrol engine has a 101 bhp of power output and a 136.8 Nm maximum torque capacity. This engine is combined with a 6-speed AT and a 5-speed manual gearbox. There is also an AWD configuration for this engine. According to the manufacturer, this engine can get 2WD mileage of 21.11 km/l with a manual transmission, 20.58 km/l with an automatic transmission, and 19.38 km/l with AllGrip AWD configuration.
On the other hand, the 1.5-liter TNGA Atkinson cycle powerful hybrid engine produces 92 bhp of power and 122 Nm of maximum torque. This engine is coupled with an electric motor that has a maximum torque of 141Nm and 79 bhp of power. The combined output of the engines produces 114 bhp and a maximum torque capacity of 141 Nm. This engine is equipped for 2WD and is connected to an e-drive (eCVT) transmission. According to the manufacturer, the powerful hybrid engine can produce an average of 27.97 km per litre.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Variants
The Grand Vitara SUV comes in two primary versions: Smart Hybrid and Intelligent Electric Hybrid. The Intelligent Electric Hybrid is offered in Zeta+ and Alpha+ trims, whilst the Smart Hybrid is available in Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha trims. Below is a list of the features for each trim.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara - Sigma
The base trim for the Grand Vitara is called Sigma, and it only comes in a 1.5-liter smart hybrid petrol engine configuration with a 5-speed manual transmission.
| Bi-Halogen Projector Headlamps | Dual Tone Interior (Black + Bordeaux) with Silver Accents | Steering Mounted Controls (Audio Only) | Power Windows (Driver-side Auto Up/Down) | Hill Hold Assist |
| LED DRL | 4.2 inch Information Display (TFT Color) | Keyless Entry | Electric Outside Mirrors (electric fold) | All five 3-point ELR Seat Belts |
| LED tail lamps | Chrome Inside Door Handle | Push Start/Stop Button | Dual Front Airbags (Driver + Co-Driver) | Manual Day-Night IRVM |
| ORVM with Turn Indicator | Front sliding armrest with storage | Auto AC | Rear Parking Sensors | Steel Wheels with Full Wheel Cap |
| Roof end spoiler | Tilt & Telescopic Steering | Rear AC Vent | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Silver Skid Plate Front & Rear |
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Delta
Only the Smart Hybrid variant with a petrol engine comes in the Delta trim. It comes with a 5-speed manual transmission as standard and a 6-speed automatic transmission as an option.
Features of Delta trim over Sigma
| Glove Box Light | Cruise Control |
| Front Footwell Light (Driver + Co-driver) | Steering Mounted Controls (Audio, BT, Cruise Control) |
| Paddle Shifters (AT Only) | SmartPlay Pro Infotainment |
| Suzuki Connect | Reverse Parking Camera |
| Rear Fast USB Charging Type-C & Type-A port | Luggage Room Lamp |
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Zeta
Both petrol and an intelligent electric hybrid powertrain are offered in the Zeta trim level. A 6-speed AT gearbox and 5-speed manual transmission are included with the petrol engine. On the other hand, a powerful eCVT gearbox is combined with the hybrid engine. The Zeta trim is additionally offered in 2WD and All Grip AWD configurations.
Features of Zeta trim over Delta
| AllGrip AWD (MT Only) | Front Variable Intermittent Wiper | Auto Folding ORVM | Front and Side Airbags |
| 17-inch Dual-Tone Precision Cut Alloy Wheels | Rear Window Wiper & Washer | Vanity Mirror Lamp | LED Projector Headlamp |
| Chrome Belt Line Garish | Ambient Lighting (Door Spot) | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Infotainment System | Six Airbags (Dual-Front, Front Side and Curtain) |
| Auto Headlamp | Soft Touch IP with Premium Stitch | Arkamys Sound Tuning | |
| Follow Me Home Headlamp | Door Armrest (Bordeaux PVS + Stitch) | 2 Tweeters |
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Alpha Trim
In the Grand Vitara's petrol version, the Alpha trim is the top-of-the-line trim. Although it has some extra functions, it has the same mechanical setup as the Zeta.
Features of Alpha trim over Zeta
| Black Roof Rails | Drive Mode Selector (AllGrip Only) |
| Leatherette Seats | 360-Degree Camera |
| Leatherette Steering Wheel | Hill Descent Control (AllGrip Only) |
| Chrome Inside Door Handles | Dual Tone Colour Options |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Zeta+ Intelligent Electric Drive
The Grand Vitara is the first strong hybrid vehicle from the brand. The Intelligent Electric Drive Variant comes in Zeta+ and Alpha+ trims.
Features of the Zeta+ trim over the regular Alpha variant.
| Silver Roof Rails | 7-inch TFT Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Dark Grey Skid Plates (Front & Rear) | Black PVC + Stitching on Door Armrest |
| LED Projector Headlamp (With Chrome Plating) | Head Up Display |
| All Black Interior With Champagne Gold Accent | Wireless Charger |
| Ambient Lighting Door Spot + IP Line | Auto Day Night IRVM |
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Alpha+ Intelligent Electric Drive
The Alpha+ variant is the most feature rich of all Grand Vitara trims. This model is only offered with a powerful hybrid drivetrain and 2WD.
Feature of Alpha+ trim over the Zeta+
| Black Leatherette Seats | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Leatherette Steering Wheel | Auto Day Night IRVM |
| Puddle Lamp | Premium Sound System |
| Ventilated Seats (Driver & Co-Driver | |
| 360-Degree Camera |
