Grand Vitara 2022 unveiled: Maruti's first-ever mid-size SUV | See Pics
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: India`s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Wednesday unveiled its new model 'Grand Vitara'. It is a mid-sized SUV segment which, according to the company claims, is a new breed of SUVs.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: India`s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Wednesday unveiled its new model 'Grand Vitara'. It is a mid-sized SUV segment which, according to the company claims, is a new breed of SUVs. The model would compete with the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Harrier, among others.
In addition to catering to domestic markets, the company will also be exporting Grand Vitara to many international markets, MD and CEO of MSI Hishashi Takeuchi said.
(With the inputs of PTI)
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Features
The Grand Vitara comes equipped with several new technological features. The car gets the 1.5 litre Intelligent Electric Hybrid with e-CVT, enabling the self-charging hybrid electric vehicle to offer superior acceleration and performance.
The car also comes with features like panoramic sunroof, head-up display, 360 view camera, 17-inch alloys, 7-inch MID, various active and passive safety equipment, wireless charger etc.
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Safety
In terms of safety features, the new mid-sized SUV comes equipped with 6 airbags, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), Isofix child seat anchorages, pedestrians protection system and more.
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Production and Sale
The production of the model would begin in August and actual sales would start in September. The company will sell the model through around 420 NEXA dealerships across the country.
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Mileage
The model comes with a 1.5 litre petrol powertrain mated with strong and mild hybrid technology. Takeuchi claimed that the strong hybrid trims come with a fuel efficiency of 27.97 km per litre, making it India's most fuel-efficient SUV. Also, the company claimed that new Grand Vitara can run 1200 km in one full tank of fuel. The strong hybrid trims of Grand Vitara would return a fuel efficiency of 27.97 km per litre while the mild hybrid variants would offer 21.11 km per litre.
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Nexaverse
Maruti also unveiled Nexaverse. It is a digital world where customer can experience car details and all he/she needs to do for booking and know more about the car. Grand Vitara is the first product launched on Nexaverse.
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara latest offering in NEXA
Speaking at the model unveil, Hishashi Takeuchi said the Indian automobile industry is undergoing transformational changes in terms of technology, customer preferences and purchasing power. "Today, with the Grand Vitara, we usher a new era of SUVs in the mid-SUV segment. Grand Vitara will be our latest offering in NEXA (sales network)," Takeuchi added.
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