Maruti Dispatched Close To 5,000 Units Of The New Grand Vitara In September

The carmaker has also commenced deliveries of the SUV but its average wait time is of five-six months

• These are the 2022 Grand Vitara’s first sales numbers since launch.

• The SUV had already accumulated more than 57,000 bookings at the time of launch.

• Strong-hybrid variants account for almost half of the total bookings.

• It’s equipped with a panoramic sunroof, head-up display, and 360-degree camera.

• Gets two powertrain options: a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid engine (with optional AWD) and a 1.5-litre strong-hybrid unit.

• Maruti’s priced it from Rs 10.45 lakh to Rs 19.65 lakh (introductory ex-showroom Delhi).

Maruti launched the 2022 Grand Vitara in September, with prices ranging between Rs 10.45 lakh and Rs 19.65 lakh (introductory ex-showroom Delhi). The carmaker dispatched close to 5,000 units of the compact SUV in its launch month and has also begun deliveries of the new Grand Vitara.

Bookings And The Waiting Game

The Grand Vitara had already raked up over 57,000 bookings at the time of launch. Its strong-hybrid variants account for nearly half of the total bookings. The new Grand Vitara is also witnessing an average waiting time of around five-six months in India’s major cities including New Delhi, Mumbai and Pune.

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Feature Highlights Of The 2022 Grand Vitara

The SUV is the first strong-hybrid offering from the carmaker while also being the premier model to feature a panoramic sunroof and digital driver’s display. Maruti has also equipped it with a wireless phone charger, ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, head-up display, and  nine-inch touchscreen system.

Passenger safety is ensured by up to six airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, hill-descent control, hill-hold assist, and electronic stability programme (ESP).

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A Choice Of Two Powertrains With An AWD Option Too

Maruti is providing the SUV with two petrol engine options. While one is a 1.5-litre unit with mild-hybrid tech (103PS/137Nm), the other is a strong-hybrid powertrain making 116PS of power (combined). The strong-hybrid powertrain has a claimed range of around 28kmpl, while mild-hybrid variants are said to return up to 21.11kmpl. Maruti is also offering the mild-hybrid powertrain with an optional all-wheel drivetrain (AWD). While the strong-hybrid unit is paired with an e-CVT, the mild-hybrid variants can be had with either a five-speed manual or  six-speed automatic.

Segment Check

The Grand Vitara is placed in one of the most competitive SUV spaces, the compact SUV segment, which hosts contenders like the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Maruti retails it via the NEXA chain of showrooms.

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