Maruti Suzuki Brezza Higher-end Manual Variants Now More Fuel Efficient

• Brezza manual reintroduced with mild-hybrid in ZXI and ZXI+ variants.
• Fuel efficiency for these variants see an improvement from 17.38kmpl to 19.89kmpl. 
• Lower-end manual variants continue without mild-hybrid tech.

Maruti Suzuki has silently re-introduced the mild-hybrid tech in the Brezza’s higher-end ZXI and ZXI+ variants. It was earlier removed across the entire manual variant lineup and as a result, fuel efficiency took a hit. But with the re-introduction of the manual variants in the higher-end variants, the Brezza has better claimed fuel efficiency numbers in the updated variants.

It’s still powered by the familiar 1.5-litre petrol engine, teamed with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. And in the ZXI and ZXI+ manual variants, the fuel efficiency has seen an improvement from 17.38 kmpl to 19.89 kmpl. The lower-end manual model without mild-hybrid tech continues to return 17.38 kmpl. 

The Brezza’s mild-hybrid tech has a small electric motor that provides additional torque assist when putting your foot down. Not only that, it also has an integrated starter with idle start stop, improving fuel efficiency.  

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Apart from the manual, you can pick up the Brezza with a factory-fitted CNG kit as well. For our impressions and other details on Maruti’s popular subcompact SUV, check out our in-depth first drive review.

The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is priced from Rs 8.29 lakh (ex-showroom). It locks horns with the Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.