In past few years, company like India has witnessed a strong trend of compact SUVs, a blend of style, practicality, and fuel efficiency. But now, here is something phenomenal an SUV which combines the premium feel of a Rover with faith and affordability of a Maruti.
Called by some the “Mini Range Rover of India,” the all new launch is taking the lead, not just for its appearance but also for what is hidden just beneath its hood and inside the car. I am of course referring to the new ‘Maruti Brezza’ all new car that looks totally different from it’s predecessors.
The Brezza product highlights With a new and striking exterior, a high-end premium interior packed with features, and an efficiency figure to take on our roads, the Brezza decades with the looks and presence of a luxury SUV. So, in short let’s jump in and check out the full scope of what this compact powerhouse brings you and, ultimately, why it’s being called “the Mini Range Rover”.
Bold and Powerful Exterior Design
The first thing that will hit you about the new Brezza is its all-new exterior. Maruti has lent it a mature and aggressive and upright stance of an SUV. The class-ism continues via the very upright nose, the sculpted bonnet and those sharp LED headlamps, all of which combine to give it an appearance that’s very powerful and very commanding out on the road.
The front grille has widened and a heavy chrome bar straddles the same, thereby giving it a fierce look. The side profile of the Brezza is especially neat, with well composed lines, squared off wheel arches and a floating roof design that adds a premium touch. The styling is kicked up another notch with dual-tone paint options and diamond-cut alloy wheels.
At the back, the sporty LED tail lamps and prominent ‘Brezza’ badging on the tailgate ensure it attracts a strong following everywhere it ventures. Little wonder it’s being described as the Range Rover of the people.
Premium-Looking Cabin with High-End Features
Get into the new Brezza, and you’ll step into a completely revamped interior. Maruti has put in good amount of work to lift the premium feel. The dual-tone dashboard design with layered touch gives the Kiger a premium and very fresh look.
Tabs are finished in materials that feel soft under finger, while the panels are treated to piano black inserts and silver highlights, lending a sense of quality. The standout feature on the inside is the 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system that is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The infotainment system is fast to respond and has no problem syncing with smartphones. Other features include a flat-bottom steering wheel, a digital-analogue instrument cluster, automatic climate control, cruise control, push-button start, and rear AC vents.
Adding a whole new level of luxury feeling is a first of its kind in Maruti Suzuki car electric sunroof in India. This one feature alone provides it with a dash of premiumness that the target buyer in this segment clearly lusts after.
Smooth Engine and Great Mileage
Under the hood, the new Maruti Brezza gets a 1.5L K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT petrol engine, which belts out a peak power of 103 PS, along with 137 Nm of peak torque. The motor has been optimized for more fuel efficient and smoother drive on various road conditions.
The SUV gets both a 5-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. It’s a BS6 Phase 2 complaint motor and it’s E20 compatible, so you won’t need to worry that the engine isn’t future ready.
With a size and styling that’s even bolder than those of the Vitara Brezza still boasts an excess of 36 KMPL for the manual as well as just under for automatic, which makes it an ideal choice for bustling metro cities and never ending long drives while still, comfortably facing the same harsh Indian conditions.
Advanced Safety Features
Maruti has done something really serious to shift the goalpost in safety with the new Brezza. The car receives 6 airbags in the higher variants and ESP, Hill Hold function and ABS with EBD as standard across all variants. Its body is strengthened to enhance accident protection.
Crucial safety fittings also comprise of rear parking sensors, a reverse parking camera, ISOFIX child seat mounts and high-speed alert system. All of these make the Brezza not only fashionable and frugal, but also a very nicely equipped safe car for family buyers.
Driving Comfort and Ride Quality
The new Brezza is based on Maruti’s Global C platform that promises improved stability and ride comfort. Be it cruising on city roads or dealing with rough patches, the Brezza takes it all in its stride. The suspension has been on the relax side, providing good comfort on long rides.
The seats are soft and provide good cushioning, even for tall riders. Room in the back seat is excellent, and its additional leg and shoulder room means three adults can sit side-by-side with no problem. The usable boot is 328 litres, which is respectable for a weekend’s luggage or shopping trips in town.
Connectivity and Tech-Friendly Features
The new Brezza from Maruti is filled to the gills with features that will entice tech-rich customers. The car comes with Suzuki Connect, a connected car technology with more than 40+ features such as real-time vehicle tracking, geo-fencing, tow-away alert, live vehicle status, and more that can be accessed from the mobile app.
The top-end variant also gets a wireless charger, rear fast charging ports, ambient lighting and a HUD (heads-up display) which is also the first in the segment. The Heads Up Display (HUD) displays speed and other driving information directly on the driver’s line of sight, to promote safety and focus on driving.
Pricing and Variants
Maruti knows how to price things and the new Brezza is priced extremely well, considering both city and rural buyers. The SUV is offered in four primary sub-models LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+ with additional sub-variants as per the transmission and features. Prices begin at ₹8.29 lakh for the base version and max out at ₹14.14 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-of-the-line automatic version.
With such a broad spread, the Brezza would seem to have everything from a value hunter looking for a trusted city SUV all the way up to a premium shopper wanting style, tech and comfort. The optional two-tone paintwork and accessory packs enable maximum personalisation of the car.
Why It’s Named the Mini Range Rover?
“Mini Range Rover” is not some marketing cliched people are just saying, they are saying it because the new Brezza looks premium, has a squat SUV look and is packed with modern features that are usually found in cars that cost much more.
It’s a vehicle that has the road presence of a big SUV without the big SUV price tag. With its squared-off shape, LED lights, expansive grille and sunroof, it looks fairly upmarket for a budget car, and retains a utilitarian bent for the Indian buyer.
Conclusion
The upgraded Maruti Brezza, unofficially dubbed the “Mini Range Rover” of India is actually a lot more than that it isn’t just a makeover, it is a transformation. Between the aggressive exterior and the sports-like cabin, the new Sportage is mismatched between boxy SUV and mighty compact crossover, and meets in the middle of beauty and brawn.
Maruti has somehow crammed luxury, safety, performance, and practicality in a car that is still affordable to the common man in India. It is great for families, city drivers, first-time SUV buyers even those trading up from a hatchback or sedan.
In a sea of choices, the new Brezza looks bigger and bolder. And for all who harboured the Range Rover dream but could not afford one; this Mini Range Rover from Maruti would be just ideal.