Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Continues To Be In High Demand, Records Another Sales Milestone

Quick Highlights 

• Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara has hit 2 lakh sales units since its launch in 2022.

• The first 1 lakh units were sold in around a years time, while the second 1 lakh units were sold in just 10 months. 

• The CNG and Hybrid variants have been in high demand. 

• The Grand Vitara is priced from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 19.93 lakh (ex-showroom). 

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara was launched on September 26, 2022, and since then it has been in great demand, even though it competes in a very fierce space with rivals such as the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. The demand is such that the Grand Vitara has clocked sales of 2 lakh units in just 23 months since launch. According to Maruti, most of the buyers are opting for the strong hybrid and CNG variants of the compact SUV. And if you are in the market, looking for a compact SUV, you should take a look at what the Grand Vitara offers: 

Maruti Grand Vitara: Overview

The Maruti Grand Vitara is a compact SUV with modern styling and a well-equipped cabin with a host of features. It is available in multiple powertrains such as mild-hybrid petrol, a strong hybrid petrol and a CNG option. It even gets the option of an all-wheel drivetrain with the mild-hybrid system.

The Grand Vitara’s rebadged version is sold by Toyota by the name of “Urban Cruiser Hyryder”. Even though both cars are the same underneath, the Toyota SUV offers a slightly different design. 

Maruti Grand Vitara: Features

As mentioned above, the Grand Vitara comes with plenty of features which covers all your essentials and creature comforts. The list includes a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, a 6-speaker music system, a wireless phone charger, cruise control, rear AC vents and paddle shifters. 

Safety features include 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring system, and ISOFIX child seat mounts. 

Maruti Grand Vitara: Powertrain 

As seen above, the Grand Vitara comes with multiple engine and transmission options that cater to different needs. A point to note is that the all-wheel drivetrain is available only with the mild-hybrid system. 

Price And Rivals

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is priced from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 19.93 lakh (ex-showroom). It rivals the Honda Elevate, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, VW Taigun, MG Astor as well as upcoming SUV coupes like the Tata Curvv and Citroen Basalt.