2025 Maruti Victoris VXi: Mid-spec Variant Explained In 10 Images
The Victoris’ VXi variant is the most affordable trim to feature an automatic gearbox option and a strong-hybrid powertrain option
A new compact SUV has recently been launched in India in the form of the Maruti Victoris. It is being offered via the Arena showrooms and is available in four broad variant levels – LXi, VXi, ZXi, and ZXi Plus – with the latter two also having (O) sub-variants each. If you have been planning to pick the second-from-base VXi trim, check out what it looks like in these images:
Up front, the Victoris VXi looks identical to the entry-level LXi variant and gets the same set of halogen projector headlights with halogen positioning lamps. Other shared details include a chrome bar running from one headlight cluster to the other, the ‘Suzuki’ logo in the centre, and a silver-finished skid plate in the chunky black bumper.
Side
It’s from this angle that you can notice a few differences from the previous-in-line LXi trim. These include body coloured door handles, body coloured outside rear view mirrors (ORVMs), and roof rails. It retains the 17-inch steel wheels with covers, chunky body cladding, muscular wheel arches, and ORVM-mounted turn indicators from the LXi variant.
It’s from this angle that you can notice a few differences from the previous-in-line LXi trim. These include body coloured door handles, body coloured outside rear view mirrors (ORVMs), and roof rails. It retains the 17-inch steel wheels with covers, chunky body cladding, muscular wheel arches, and ORVM-mounted turn indicators from the LXi variant.
At the back, it now gets a properly connected LED tail light setup as prevalent on the higher-spec variants of the compact SUV. The rear spoiler and sharkfin antenna are carried forward from the entry-level variant. Further down, it gets a chunky black bumper housing the silver-finished skid plate. Maruti is not offering the VXi variant with either a rear washer or a wiper. That said, the Victoris VXi does come with a rear defogger, like in the LXi variant.
The cabin of the Victoris VXi gets the same Black and Ivory dual-tone cabin theme as the base variant and multiple silver accents. It has the same piano black inserts on the dashboard and door pads, black fabric seat upholstery, front centre armrest with storage, a new 3-spoke steering wheel, and adjustable headrests for all seats as the LXi trim. What’s new, however, is the inclusion of chrome finished door handles, front footwell illumination, an illuminated glovebox, front seat back pocket, and a vanity mirror for front passengers.
You also get all the features of the LXi variant for the rear occupants, including an armrest with cupholders, adjustable headrests for all three occupants, and AC vents as well. On the VXi trim, there are two 45W Type-C USB charging ports on offer for those seated at the rear.
In terms of equipment, the strong hybrid version of the VXi trim is loaded with a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, while the mid-hybrid and CNG variants continue with an analogue instrument cluster with a multi-information display (MID). That being said, a PM2.5 air filter, a height-adjustable driver seat, and cruise control are offered across all powertrain options.
Maruti has also equipped it with the same 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and automatic climate control as the LXi variant, a boot lamp, paddle shifters (AT only), electrically adjustable ORVMs, connected car tech, two front tweeters, and Alexa connectivity.
For the safety of the passengers, the VXi gets an electronic parking brake with auto-hold (AT only), rear parking camera, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and the strong-hybrid-version exclusive acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS). It continues with features like six airbags, electronic stability programme (ESP), and ISOFIX child seat anchorages from the base variant.
Powertrain Options
It’s from the VXi variant that the Victoris is available with an automatic gearbox with the mild-hybrid petrol engine, and is also the entry-level variant for the strong-hybrid powertrain. Its exact engine-gearbox combos are given in the table below:
| Specification | 1.5-litre mild hybrid petrol engine | 1.5-litre strong hybrid engine | 1.5-litre petrol+CNG option |
| Power | 103 PS | 116 PS (combined) | 88 PS |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 141 Nm (Hybrid) | 121.5 Nm |
| Transmission^ | 5-speed MT, 6-speed AT | e-CVT | 5-speed MT |
| Drivetrain* | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 21.18 kmpl (MT), 21.06 kmpl (AT) | 28.65 kmpl | 27.02 km/kg |
^AT – Torque converter automatic transmission, e-CVT – Electronically continuously variable transmission
*FWD – Front-wheel drivetrain
The VXi variant of the SUV gets three drive modes: Eco, Normal and Sport (although with the strong-hybrid version only). However, this trim is not available with an all-wheel drivetrain (AWD), which is offered with the mild-hybrid-automatic powertrain on the higher-spec trims.
Also Read: 2025 Maruti Victoris: Your ULTIMATE BUYING Guide
Price And Rivals
The Maruti Victoris VXi is priced in the range of Rs 11.80 lakh to Rs 16.38 lakh. Other variants of the SUV fall in the bracket of Rs 10.50 lakh to Rs 19.99 lakh. It competes with the likes of the Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Honda Elevate, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Tata Curvv, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun and Citroen Basalt.
Watch Video: Maruti Victoris Rear Seat Headroom Tested In Variants With And Without Sunroof
Modified On Sep 26, 2025 06:13 PM By Shreyash
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The roof lining in the Victoris’ variants equipped with panoramic sunroof sits slightly lower, but how much headroom is actually compromised? Find out here
The Maruti Victoris has recently entered the compact SUV space in India, introducing several new features for the brand. Along with all the tech, it definitely gets the most sought-after features, a panoramic sunroof, available with the ZXi (O) and ZXi Plus (O) variants. We recently got an opportunity to experience the rear seats of two types of Victoris: with and without the panoramic sunroof. Watch our latest CarDekho Instagram reel to see how the space differs between the two variants:
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As demonstrated in the video, a passenger with a height of 5’9’’ tested the space in both versions of the Victoris. In the non-sunroof variant, there was a small gap between the head and the roof. However, in the panoramic sunroof variant, that gap disappears as the roof lining sits slightly lower. This means the headroom in the Victoris equipped with a panoramic sunroof is compromised, compared to that in non-sunroof version. Even with variants without the panoramic sunroof, headroom would still be tight for anyone measuring six-feet and above.
Apart from headroom, you get ample knee room and legroom, and the under thigh support also feels adequate for an average Indian adult. Rear AC vents and a centre armest add to the comfort levels.
Features On Offer
In terms of features, the Victoris is decked up with a 10.1-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a head-up display (HUD), an 8-speaker Infinity sound system with Dolby Atmos support, a wireless phone charger and auto AC with rear vents. It also gets a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, an 8-way powered driver’s seat, 64-colour ambient lighting and a powered tailgate.
Passenger safety is taken care of by 6 airbags (as standard), hill descent control, a 360-degree camera, all-wheel disc brakes, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), front and rear parking sensors and a Level-2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) suite (limited to petrol-AT variants). It’s worth noting that the Victoris has already achieved an impressive 5-star safety rating in both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP crash tests.
Powertrain Options
Maruti offers the Victoris with three powertrain options: mild hybrid petrol, strong hybrid, and CNG. The detailed engine specifications are as follows:
| Engine | 1.5-litre mild hybrid petrol engine | 1.5-litre strong hybrid engine | 1.5-litre petrol+CNG option |
| Power | 103 PS | 116 PS (combined) | 88 PS |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 141 Nm | 121.5 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 6-speed AT | e-CVT | 5-speed MT |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel-drive, All-wheel-drive (AT Only) | Front-wheel-drive | Front-wheel-drive |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 21.18 kmpl (MT), 21.06 kmpl (AT), 19.07 kmpl (AWD AT) | 28.65 kmpl | 27.02 km/kg |
AT – Torque converter automatic transmission
CVT – Continuously variable automatic transmission
Price And Competition
The Maruti Victoris is priced from Rs 10.50 lakh and Rs 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India, introductory). It takes on the likes of the Maruti Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Toyota Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, and Honda Elevate.
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