Maruti Suzuki Victoris SUV: Stunning A New Era Begins for India’s Largest Carmaker
Maruti Suzuki Victoris, India’s most trusted car manufacturer, has entered an exciting new chapter with the launch of its latest SUV – the Victoris. Positioned as the brand’s flagship model under the Arena umbrella, the Victoris is more than just another mid-size SUV. It marks a historic moment for Maruti Suzuki, as the company has introduced several features for the first time in its long history.
The Victoris is designed to take on some of the toughest rivals in the segment, including the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Harrier, and MG Hector. Unlike the earlier speculation of a 7-seater layout, Maruti has gone for a 5-seater configuration, keeping the focus on comfort, technology, and premium appeal. Let’s take a closer look at the top five industry-firsts and innovations that make the Victoris special.
1. First-Ever Maruti Suzuki with Level-2 ADAS
For years, Maruti Suzuki resisted advanced driver-assist technologies, but the Victoris changes that. It becomes the first-ever Maruti model to New feature Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). This suite of safety enhancements includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, emergency braking, and traffic sign recognition. The inclusion of ADAS shows Maruti’s growing commitment to safety, aligning with global standards and rising consumer expectations.
2. Under-Floor Mounted CNG Tank
In India, CNG-powered cars from Maruti Suzuki Victoris have earned a strong reputation, yet many buyers highlighted the inconvenience of losing usable luggage capacity because of the traditional tank design. With the Victoris, the brand introduces an under-floor mounted CNG tank, freeing up a considerable amount of luggage space. This clever engineering solution allows the Victoris to deliver the efficiency of CNG while maintaining practicality – a move consumers have been demanding for years.
3. Powered Tailgate with Gesture Control
Convenience gets a new definition with the Victoris. For the first time, Maruti Suzuki has equipped one of its cars with a powered tailgate. What makes it even more exciting is the gesture-controlled feature – users can open the boot by simply moving their foot under the bumper. Additionally, the tailgate can be controlled via the key fob, offering luxury-like convenience in the mid-size SUV space.
4. Largest-Ever Displays in a Maruti
The Victoris also marks a significant step forward in terms of infotainment and digital connectivity. The SUV boasts Maruti’s largest-ever touchscreen system – the SmartPlay Pro X, which supports wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and over-the-air (OTA) software updates. The driver’s experience is further enhanced with a fully digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster, offering crisp graphics and customizable layouts. Together, these displays make the Victoris the most advanced Maruti cabin ever designed.
5. Premium 8-Speaker Surround Sound System
For music lovers, Maruti Suzuki Victoris has gone a step further. The Victoris comes with a premium 8-speaker surround sound system from Infinity, featuring Dolby Atmos 5.1 channel support. Until now, Maruti models typically offered no more than six speakers. With richer sound and immersive clarity, the system transforms every drive into an experience, making long journeys more enjoyable.
Competitors and Market Position
With these features, the Victoris is ready to lock horns with strong rivals like the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, both of which have dominated the mid-size SUV market. The Victoris is more than just another SUV—it’s Maruti’s statement of intent, designed to capture the growing demand for stylish, safe, and feature-rich vehicles in the mid-size space.
Final Thoughts
The launch of the Maruti Suzuki Victoris is not just about a new SUV – it is about Maruti Suzuki rewriting its own playbook. By introducing Level-2 ADAS, an innovative CNG tank layout, gesture-controlled powered tailgate, the largest-ever screens, and a premium audio system, the brand is showing that it can deliver more than just affordability and fuel efficiency. The Victoris demonstrates Maruti Suzuki’s determination to compete in the premium SUV market, yet without letting go of the trust and dependability that have long defined the brand. For Indian consumers, this is more than a new car – it is the dawn of a new Maruti Suzuki Victoris era.
