Maruti Victoris Reaches Dealerships, Test Drives To Begin Soon
The Maruti Victoris was launched recently with prices starting from Rs 10.50 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India). It is a new offering from the Indian carmaker, and slots between the Brezza and Grand Vitara in its SUV lineup. If you wanted to check out Maruti’s compact SUV, it has now reached some Arena dealerships across India. We have now got our hands on some images of the Victoris straight from a dealership, so let’s check it out in detail:
The model snapped is finished in the Eternal Blue with Bluish Black roof dual-tone paint option, which is limited to the higher-spec ZXi and ZXi Plus trims along with their (O) sub-variants. The Victoris snapped at the dealership is the fully loaded ZXi Plus (O) variant with the mild-hybrid setup.
At the front, it comes with auto-LED projector headlights with follow-me-home function and LED positioning lamps. The model pictured has LED DRLs that double up as turn indicators and front LED fog lamps as well. Lower down, the variant in question has the radar for the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and a silver-finished skid plate.
Side
In profile, the Victoris has body coloured door handles, blacked-out ORVMs with turn indicators and roof rails.
Wheels
Maruti has fitted the Victoris ZXi Plus (O) with 17-inch machine-finished dual-tone alloy wheels that are housed in muscular wheel arches.
Rear
From the rear, you can notice the presence of a connected LED tail light setup, a rear wiper with washer, a rear defogger, and the ‘smart hybrid’ badge on the tailgate (Maruti’s speak for mild-hybrid). It also has a silver-finished skid plate as seen in the front, a rear spoiler, and a sharkfin antenna.
Boot Space
Although the carmaker has not revealed the exact boot space capacity of the Victoris, we believe it will be more than sufficient to carry your luggage for the weekend trip. Being the top-spec variant, the ZXi Plus (O) also gets a powered tailgate with gesture control.
If you pick the strong-hybrid version, the boot space decreases by some margin as the batteries are placed right below the boot floor.
That said, the CNG variants should offer plenty of storage space as Maruti has come up with a unique solution to place the CNG tank: it is located on the underside of the SUV to free up space for luggage.
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Interior
On the inside, the Victoris ZXi Plus (O) variant features a Black and Ivory dual-tone cabin theme with silver and piano black accents on the dashboard, door pads, and in the centre console. The carmaker has also made use of soft-touch materials on the dashboard and door pads to make the Victoris look and feel more upmarket. It also has an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat on offer.
Maruti has given the Victoris a fresh set of controls right below the touchscreen infotainment system that look premium and have a tactile feel to them when used. The ZXi Plus (O) variant snapped at the dealership has a front-wheel drivetrain (FWD) as it misses out on the rotary dial for the all-wheel drivetrain (AWD).
You also get a 10.25-inch full-digital instrument cluster on the Victoris ZXi Plus (O) variant along with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Given that it is the top-spec variant, the Victoris ZXi Plus (O) trim also comes with a panoramic sunroof, which is limited to the (O) sub-variants of the ZXi and ZXi Plus trims.
The Victoris marks multiple firsts for a Maruti car, including a new 3-spoke steering wheel (with integrated controls) and 64-colour ambient lighting. The ambient lighting is noticeable on the patterned dashboard trim, door pads, and even in the front footwells. There’s also a front centre armrest with storage on the Victoris ZXi Plus (O) variant.
All five passengers get adjustable headrests and 3-point seatbelts with reminders. The rear occupants are given a centre armrest with two cupholders and AC vents as well. There are also two 45 W Type-C USB charging ports for the rear seat occupants.
Other features on board include a heads-up display, ventilated front seats, paddle shifters (AT only), wireless phone charger, automatic climate control, and push-button start/stop.
Passenger safety is ensured by six airbags (as standard), electronic stability programme (ESP), an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and a 360-degree camera.
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Powertrain Choices
Maruti offers the Victoris ZXi Plus (O) with the following engine-gearbox options:
| Specification | 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine | 1.5-litre strong-hybrid petrol engine |
| Power | 103 PS | 116 PS (combined) |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 141 Nm (hybrid) |
| Transmission* | 5-speed MT, 6-speed AT | e-CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD, AWD (AT only) | FWD |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 21.18 kmpl (FWD MT) / 21.06 kmpl (FWD AT) / 19.07 kmpl (AWD AT) | 28.65 kmpl |
*AT – Torque converter automatic transmission, e-CVT – electronically continuously variable transmission
There’s also a third powertrain option on offer with the SUV which gets a CNG kit with the mild-hybrid engine. It makes 88 PS and 121.5 Nm, and comes with the manual gearbox only. However, it is not available with the fully loaded ZXi Plus (O) variant.
Price And Rivals
The Maruti Victoris ZXi Plus (O) is priced from 15.82 lakh to Rs 19.99 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India). Maruti’s new compact SUV fights it out with the likes of the Maruti Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, Volkswagen Taigun, Citroen Aircross, and Tata Curvv SUV-coupe.
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Maruti Victoris vs Tata Harrier And Safari: Bharat NCAP Scores Compared
Published On Sep 21, 2025 08:01 AM By Rohit
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All three SUVs here have received a full 5-star rating for both adult and child occupant protection, but it’s the finer results that define which one is the safest of the lot
We recently brought to you the score comparison of the Global NCAP safety assessment of the Maruti Victoris and the Tata Harrier-Safari duo. The same three SUVs were also tested by Bharat NCAP, in which all three models passed with flying colours with full-star crash safety ratings. In this story, let’s go through their Bharat NCAP scores side by side to see which is the safest offering of the lot between the Maruti Victoris and the Tata Harrier and Safari twins.
Bharat NCAP Crash Test Ratings And Scores Compared
Here are the Bharat NCAP ratings and scores of both the Victoris and the Tata SUVs:
| Parameters | Maruti Victoris | Tata Harrier/ Safari |
| Adult safety rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) Score | 31.66/ 32 points | 30.08/ 32 points |
| Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test score | 15.66/ 16 points | 14.08/ 16 points |
| Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test score | 16/ 16 points | 16/ 16 points |
| Side pole impact test (Pole) | OK | OK |
| Child safety rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Child Occupant Protection (COP) score | 43/ 49 points | 44.54/ 49 points |
| Child safety dynamic score | 24/ 24 points | 23.54/ 24 points |
| CRS Installation score | 12/ 12 points | 12/ 12 points |
| Vehicle assessment score | 7/ 13 points | 9/ 13 points |
Maruti Victoris Bharat NCAP Crash Test Results
The Maruti Victoris offered ‘good’ protection to the driver’s head, neck, pelvis, thighs, and feet. That said, the protection provided to the chest and tibias was labelled as ‘adequate’.
The SUV offered ‘good’ protection in the frontal offset deformable barrier test to all critical parts of the co-driver. When it comes to the side pole impact test and side movable deformable barrier tests, all parts of the occupants, including the head, chest, abdomen and pelvis, received ‘good’ protection.
If you were to consider the results of the COP tests with the 18-month-old and 3-year-old dummies, the new Maruti SUV bagged a full 8 out of 8 points and 4 out of 4 points in frontal and side crash tests, respectively.
Also Read: Maruti Victoris Bharat NCAP Scores Compared With Tata Curvv
Tata Harrier/Safari Bharat NCAP Crash Test Results
In the case of the Harrier-Safari duo, the driver’s head, neck, pelvis, thighs, and left tibia got ‘good’ protection in the frontal offset deformable barrier test. Protection to the right leg was ‘adequate’, though the protection to the chest was ‘marginal’. For the front passenger, the Tata Harrier and Safari provided ‘good’ protection to all the above-mentioned portions.
As far as the side impact test goes, the driver received ‘good’ protection to the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis in both the Harrier and Safari SUVs. In the side pole impact test, the results were the same as in the side impact test. The driver got ‘good’ protection to the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis.
The child seats on the Tata SUV duo were installed facing rearward using the ISOFIX child seat anchorages. For the 3-year-old, the Harrier and Safari got 8 out of 8 points and 4 out of 4 points in the dynamic score. On the other hand, the 18-month-old dummy’s dynamic score was 7.54 out of 8 points and 4 out of 4 points.
Takeaways
The Maruti Victoris, in the frontal deformable barrier test, offers higher safety scores to both the driver and co-driver, ranging from ‘good’ to ‘adequate’ protection. In comparison, the Harrier and Safari’s protection for the adult occupants ranges from marginal to good in the same set of assessments. That said, all three SUVs here provided ‘good’ protection to all parts of the two adult occupants in the vehicles.
When it comes to child occupant protection, the Victoris has scored full points in the dynamic scores for both the 3-year-old and 18-month-old dummies. On the other hand, the Harrier and Safari duo got full marks in the dynamic scores for the 3-year-old dummy. The two Tata SUVs achieved relatively lower points than the Victoris for the 18-month-old dummy’s dynamic score. However, they got a higher vehicle assessment score, which could be the reason for their better score in child occupant protection than the Maruti Victoris.
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Safety Features On Board
Common safety features across the Maruti and Tata offerings include six airbags (as standard), electronic stability programme (ESP), ISOFIX child seat anchorages, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, a 360-degree camera, and Level-2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Price And Rivals
Maruti retails the Victoris between Rs 10.50 lakh and Rs 19.99 lakh (introductory), while the Tata Harrier and Safari are priced in the range of Rs 15 lakh to Rs 27.44 lakh. The Maruti SUV goes up against the Honda Elevate, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Maruti Grand Vitara, and SUV-coupes like the Tata Curvv and Citroen Basalt. It also takes on the similarly priced variants of the Tata Harrier.
The Harrier, on the other hand, is a larger SUV option compared to all compact SUVs, including the ones mentioned above, while also fighting it out with the MG Hector and Jeep Compass. The Tata Safari goes up against the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector Plus, and Hyundai Alcazar.
All prices are ex-showroom pan-India
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