Maruti Suzuki Victoris Gets Spare Wheel Accessory Across All Variants

Maruti Suzuki Victoris, the mid-size SUV that was launched in 2025, is now available with a spare wheel, albeit as an accessory priced at Rs 2,350. When the SUV first went on sale, it received tremendous reviews, with automotive experts praising it across various departments. However, one major omission was the absence of a spare wheel across the range, as Maruti Suzuki only offered a puncture repair kit. While such a setup may work in some markets, it is far from ideal for Indian road conditions. The company has now addressed those concerns by introducing a spare wheel as an optional accessory.

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Now, this genuine accessory is available across all powertrains, including the petrol, CNG and strong-hybrid versions of the Victoris. However, a closer look at the list of components required to accommodate the spare wheel reveals that the strong-hybrid variants need the most modifications, primarily because the battery pack is positioned beneath the boot floor. As a result, fitting a spare wheel requires several additions and alterations.

On the other hand, the petrol variant, powered by a simple 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine, requires the fewest changes, while the CNG version needs just one additional component. Going by the list of parts that need to be replaced or added, it appears that the spare wheel setup could eat into the boot space, although that remains our assumption for now.

Now, the big question arises: why was the spare wheel skipped in the first place? The simple answer is cost cutting, along with taking advantage of government regulations that state that if a car comes with tubeless tyres, TPMS and a puncture repair kit, the manufacturer can omit the spare wheel.

However, Indian road conditions are very different. Tyres can suffer multiple punctures and, in some cases, even burst. On the other hand, these repair kits rely on a sealant that is pumped into the tyre using a compressor. Moreover, the sealant offers a limited range of around 200 km and restricts the vehicle's speed to 80 kmph. It is also useless in the event of a major cut or multiple punctures, situations where only a spare wheel can come to the rescue. For this reason, the spare wheel accessory is something that Victoris buyers should seriously consider.

End Note:

This is a good accessory add-on and honestly a must-have if you look at Indian roads and how pathetic they are. This SUV makes a lot more sense now. And the great part is, this genuine accessory costs just Rs 2,350, with all the components included for free. However, fitting this in the strong hybrid will eat up boot space, since the strong hybrid already has less space to begin with, so we're yet to confirm this. Great to see Maruti actually listening to customer feedback.