If Shakespeare were alive in 2025 and wandering the streets of Kharkhoda, he’d probably say, “What’s in a name? That which we call Victoris by any other name would still sell in lakhs.” And he wouldn’t be wrong. Maruti Suzuki’s brand-new crossover SUV — the Victor(i)s of 2025 — is less of a car and more of a patriotic declaration: victory for Maruti, victory for Suzuki’s accountants, and victory for you if you can convince your relatives that you bought it for the safety and not for the panoramic sunroof.
Styling: Wraparound, Chrome and a Hint of “Please Look at Me”
From the outside, the Victoris looks like Maruti’s designers were handed a compass, a protractor, and a big box of chrome. The result? Wraparound design language with a satin chrome grille that could blind oncoming traffic if the sun hits at the wrong angle. There are LED fog lamps with Extended Lighting — because apparently, standard lighting wasn’t enough. Silver skid plates at the front and back say, “Yes, I might go off-road,” while the 17-inch aero-cut alloys whisper back, “But let’s not.”
Finished here in Eternal Blue, the Victoris also comes in shades like red, silver, green, black, white, and grey — basically, every color your neighbors have already seen on other Marutis. Want to look more “premium”? Tick the dual-tone black roof option and let the world know you live dangerously.
Size Matters (Sort Of)
At 4.4 metres long, 1.8 metres wide, and 1.6 metres tall, the Victoris is about the same size as the Grand Vitara, which is convenient because the two share Suzuki’s Global C platform. This is also the same platform underpinning the Brezza, SX4, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, proving that Suzuki is the IKEA of the car world: one platform, endless assembly options.
Kerb weight is around 1200 kg, and gross weight tops out at 1700 kg. That’s light enough for efficiency but heavy enough for your mother-in-law to complain about parking it at the market.
Engines: A Buffet of Fuel Options
Maruti went full “buffet mode” with the Victoris’ powertrains. Choices include:
- K15C Smart Hybrid Petrol (mild hybrid): 1500 cc, 4-cylinder, 101 hp, 139 Nm. Mileage? 21 kmpl (manual/auto), 19 if you’re the adventurous type with AWD.
- CNG (with underbody tank — a world first!): Same 1.5 engine but tuned to 99 hp (petrol mode) and 86 hp (CNG mode). Claimed 27 km/kg efficiency. Boot space? Still 370 litres, because the clever tank hides underneath like a well-behaved stowaway.
- Strong Hybrid (Toyota-sourced 1.5): 3-cylinder, 91 hp plus electric motor, 28 kmpl efficiency, and the smug satisfaction of telling your neighbours you own a “Toyota at heart.”
Transmission options range from a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic, and an e-CVT (hybrid only). AWD comes with terrain modes (snow, sport, lock, auto), while the CNG model sticks to good old 5-speed manual because saving fuel doesn’t need fancy gearboxes.
Interior: A Concert Hall Meets a Gadget Store
Step inside, and the Victoris tries hard to impress. You’re greeted with white leatherette upholstery (black in the hybrid, complete with gold accents if you like your interiors looking like Diwali all year). There’s 64-color ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, and even footwell lighting, so you never lose a dropped samosa again.
The pièce de résistance is the 8-speaker Infinity Harman system with Dolby Atmos surround sound. Yes, Maruti promises a 5.1 theatre experience, so technically you could watch Sholay in surround while parked in the driveway. Add the 10.1-inch SmartPlay Pro X infotainment system with OTT apps, Alexa voice AI, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, and you’ve basically got a rolling iPad with wheels.
And if that wasn’t enough, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster plus a Head-Up Display scream “premium.” Lower variants make do with smaller screens, but then again, you didn’t buy a Victoris to settle for less, did you?
Safety: Finally, a Maruti with Nothing to Apologize For
Yes, you read that right: the Victoris scored 5 stars in Bharat NCAP crash tests. With 6 airbags, ADAS Level 2 tech (lane keep assist, emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, the works) and Suzuki’s TECT body structure, you can finally tell your nosy uncle, “No, it’s not a tin can.”
Add to that ABS, ESP, traction control, hill hold, 360-degree HD camera, TPMS, ISOFIX, parking sensors, and even a tyre repair kit. Basically, the Victoris is so packed with safety that it’s almost offensive to Maruti’s past.
Tech & Quirks: From Alexa to Telematics Overload
Suzuki Connect allows you to stalk your own car like an overprotective parent. Lock/unlock, geo-fencing, valet alerts, driving behavior analysis, and even “immobilizer request.” Translation: if your cousin borrows the car without asking, you can literally shut him down mid-drive.
Boot opening is hands-free too — wave your leg under the bumper, and voilà. Perfect for when you’re carrying grocery bags… or striking dramatic poses in the apartment parking lot.
Verdict: The Victory Parade
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is, quite literally, victory with a warranty card. Starting at ₹10.49 lakh and going up to ₹20 lakh (ex-showroom), it’s positioned as the “I want a Grand Vitara, but through Arena dealerships, please” SUV. With multiple fuel options, global ambitions (exports to 100+ countries), and a badge that screams trust in India, the Victoris is Maruti’s boldest move yet.
Is it flawless? No. It’s not exactly thrilling to drive — the petrol mild hybrid is adequate, the strong hybrid is efficient but not sporty, and the CNG is… well, CNG. But what it lacks in driving thrill, it makes up with features, safety, and the peace of mind that comes with the Maruti-Suzuki juggernaut.
Final Word: The Victoris may not conquer Nürburgring lap times, but it’ll surely conquer sales charts. After all, in India, victory isn’t measured in horsepower — it’s measured in monthly dispatches.
