Maruti Suzuki has just pulled the wraps off its most ambitious mid-size SUV yet—the Victoris. Positioned as the Arena flagship, this SUV is designed to challenge the hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, and volkswagen Taigun. What makes it stand out is a long list of “firsts” for both maruti Suzuki and Arena. Let’s take a closer look.
1. Maruti’s First SUV with Level-2 ADAS
For the first time ever, a maruti vehicle gets advanced driver assistance features such as:
Adaptive cruise control
Lane keep assist
Automatic emergency braking
Blind spot monitoring
✨ This elevates Maruti’s safety and tech game, putting it on par with global rivals.
2. Segment-First Underfloor cng Tank
The underfloor cng cylinder is a game-changer:
Doesn’t eat into boot space.
Efficiency of 27.02 km/kg.
Seamless practicality for cng buyers.
3. Gesture-Controlled Powered Tailgate
Victoris introduces kick-to-open boot access, along with remote operation via the key fob—adding a dash of convenience and premium feel.
4. Tech-Loaded Cabin with Biggest Screens
10.25-inch full-digital driver’s display.
10.01-inch SmartPlay Pro X infotainment screen with:
OTA updates
Alexa voice control
Built-in apps
Wireless smartphone connectivity
5. Maruti’s First Premium audio with Dolby Atmos
An Infinity by Harman 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos makes Victoris Maruti’s best-sounding car ever—delivering immersive audio.
6. Arena First: Strong-Hybrid Tech
The Victoris brings Arena’s first strong-hybrid engine, producing 116 bhp with an efficiency of 28.65 km/l. This sets new benchmarks for mileage in its class.
7. Arena Firsts in Comfort & Luxury
Powered & ventilated driver’s seat – a segment delight for long drives.
Panoramic sunroof – another Arena debut, enhancing premium appeal.
8. Arena’s First AWD SUV
Victoris comes with the ALLGRIP Select 4x4 system featuring terrain modes and paddle shifters—making it a true enthusiast’s SUV.
9. Design & Interior Upgrades
LED projector headlamps, connected LED tail-lamps, aero-cut alloys, roof rails.
Dual-tone black-and-ivory cabin with:
Soft-touch surfaces
Piano black inserts
64-colour ambient lighting
10. Safety: A 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating
Standard features include:
Six airbags
ESP & ABS with EBD
TPMS, all-wheel disc brakes
360-degree camera
Advanced ADAS package
✨ Final Takeaway: With the Victoris, maruti Suzuki has finally entered the premium mid-size SUV game in full force. Packed with innovations, hybrid efficiency, AWD capability, and high-end tech, it looks ready to give the Creta and Seltos a serious run for their money.
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