2022 Maruti Grand Vitara: Which Variant Should You Buy?
The flagship Maruti SUV is offered in four trim levels and four powertrain options
Maruti has finally entered the premium compact SUV space with a worthy contender. Equipped with premium features and segment-leading fuel economy figures, thanks to a self-charging strong hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Grand Vitara has a lot to offer. Here are its variant-wise prices:
| Variant |
Mild-hybrid MT |
Mild-hybrid AT |
Strong Hybrid |
| Sigma |
Rs 10.45 lakh |
N.A. |
N.A. |
| Delta |
Rs 11.9 lakh |
Rs 13.4 lakh |
N.A. |
| Zeta |
Rs 13.89 lakh |
Rs 15.39 lakh |
Rs 17.99 lakh |
| Alpha |
Rs 15.39 lakh |
Rs 16.89 lakh |
Rs 19.49 lakh |
| Alpha AWD |
Rs 16.89 lakh |
N.A. |
N.A. |
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The Grand Vitara gets the choice of a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine or a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine coupled to an electric motor for a strong-hybrid setup. Here are the specifications for both:
| Type |
Mild-hybrid |
Strong-hybrid |
| Engine |
1.5-litre petrol |
1.5-litre petrol |
| Power |
103PS |
92PS |
| Torque |
137Nm |
122Nm |
| Battery |
0.76kWh Lithium-ion |
|
| Electric motor Power |
N.A. |
80PS |
| Electric motor Torque |
N.A. |
141Nm |
| Combined power output |
N.A. |
116PS |
| Transmission |
5-speed MT/ 6-speed AT |
e-CVT |
| Claimed fuel economy |
21.11kmpl (MT), 19.38kmpl (AWD)/ 20.58kmpl (AT) |
27.97kmpl |
The strong-hybrid powertrain option offers more power and a lot more fuel efficiency. Meanwhile, the mild-hybrid powertrain is the same as the one in the Brezza. However, here it comes with an all-wheel drive option as well, though limited to the manual transmission only.
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Here’s our brief analysis and verdict of each variant. For a detailed insight, just click on the desired variant name.
| It is too basic to recommend, but acts as an affordable entry-point to the compact SUV segment. |
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| The true entry-level option on a strict budget, only consider it with the automatic transmission. |
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| With the strong hybrid powertrain, it is our recommended variant for its premium features and fuel economy. |
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| To truly experience all its premium features, you’ll have to pay the premium for the strong hybrid powertrain. Can be considered for its AWD option as well. |
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