Suzuki’s Victoris joins its SUV lineup to directly compete with the Hyundai Creta. The Victoris is also setting its sights on rivals like the Honda Elevate, and Kia Sonet. The SUV is a little longer than the Grand Vitara. To highlight its safety, the Victoris has received a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, as confirmed by Suzuki. Bookings are now open with a deposit of ₹11,000.
The vehicle is powered by a 1.5-liter petrol engine with mild-hybrid powertrains. On the outside, it boasts connected LED lights, a new grille, DRLs, sharp headlights, and pronounced wheel arches. Other notable features include a shark fin antenna, a powered tailgate with gesture control, and rear skid plates. The interior offers 64-colour ambient lighting, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, an Alexa assistant with Suzuki maps, an Infinity audio system with Dolby Atmos and 8 speakers, a panoramic sunroof, 8-way power-adjustable ventilated front seats, and an underbody CNG tank.
The Victoris will be made in India and sold in over 100 international markets.
Regarding safety, the Victoris has achieved a 5-star crash test rating. It scored 31.66 out of 32 for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 43 out of 49 for Child Protection, applicable to all variants. Standard safety features include six airbags, Level 2 ADAS, and a 360-degree camera.