BS6 Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Launched: 5 Things You Need To Know

Maruti Suzuki has launched the 2020 Vitara Brezza in India with a BS6 petrol engine and two transmission options. Maruti’s compact SUV also gets a facelift and a new 12-volt hybrid system. Here’s what you need to know about Maruti’s updated sub 4-metre SUV:

Engine:

The main update for the Vitara Brezza is under the bonnet. It is exclusively available with a BS6-compliant 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine which develops 105PS of power and 138Nm of torque. It is paired with a 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic unit and a 12V mild-hybrid system which features torque assist, brake regeneration, and start-stop function. However, the hybrid system is only available in automatic variants of the SUV. 

The Vitara Brezza’s 90PS 1.3-litre DDIS diesel engine will not be offered in the upcoming model as Maruti Suzuki has no plans of updating it to meet BS6 norms. 

Exterior Design:

Maruti has utilised the opportunity to update the Vitara Brezza with slight design changes. It features a revised grille, new LED headlamps, dual-tone alloy wheels, LED tail lamps and revamped bumpers. Overall, the updates have refreshed the Brezza's design. It’s also offered in three new dual-tone paint shades. 

Interior Design And Features: 

Unlike the exteriors, the interiors of the facelifted Brezza are similar to the pre-facelift model. However, if you pick the grey-orange dual-tone option, it comes with orange coloured inserts. Other upgrades include a slightly different upholstery design.  

The Vitara Brezza features an updated Smartplay Studio infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control, climate control, steering-mounted audio controls, a multi-info display as well as keyless entry with push-button start. Safety features include dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, driver and co-driver seatbelt warning and a high-speed alert system.

Variants:

It is available in four trims: LXI, VXI, ZXI and ZXI+. The automatic gearbox is offered in the top three trims, taking the total variant count to nine. 

Prices And Rivals: 

The base-spec Vitara Brezza petrol is priced Rs 29,000 lower than its BS4 counterpart. It costs between Rs 7.34 lakh and Rs 11.40 lakh (ex-showroom) and rivals the petrol variants of the Ford EcoSport, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV300.