Maruti Suzuki launched the Brezza Turbo Boosterjet at ₹7.39 lakh, undercutting Nexon, Venue, and Sonet with a new turbo engine and five-star safety rating target.
Maruti Suzuki launched the updated Brezza Turbo Boosterjet on Friday at an introductory price of ₹7.39 lakh, bringing a new turbo-petrol engine and underbody CNG tank. The launch targets the sub-compact SUV segment, where Maruti has been losing ground to rivals like Tata Motors and Hyundai.
The biggest change is the 997cc Boosterjet turbo-petrol engine, producing 110.2 PS and 170 Nm, paired with a six-speed manual. Maruti claims 20.47 km/l fuel efficiency. The new powertrain addresses a gap against the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and Kia Sonet, which have offered turbo options for years.
“We add a new dimension of driving excitement that matches the energy and vibe of Young India,” said Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India.
The interior gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen with connected car features, over 35 apps, and OTA updates, plus wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Maruti also said it engineered the SUV for a five-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, a shift from its earlier safety positioning.
Pricing starts at ₹7.39 lakh, undercutting the Tata Nexon (₹7.40 lakh), Mahindra XUV 3XO (₹7.54 lakh), and Hyundai Venue (₹7.94 lakh). The segment now accounts for over 30% of India's passenger vehicle market, up from 5% a decade ago, making the launch a high-stakes move.
The existing 1.5-liter K15C petrol engine continues with Progressive Smart Hybrid tech, now with a six-speed manual as well as automatic. The petrol variant delivers 21.09 km/l. The S-CNG version gets an underbody tank, preserving boot space, and idle start-stop, with claimed efficiency of 26.9 km/kg.
The updated Brezza gives Maruti a stronger competitive position in the sub-compact SUV space, with lower pricing and turbo performance aimed at regaining market share.
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