MARUTI SUZUKI INVICTO

The country's largest car maker enters uncharted territory in its quest to be seen as a premium player

-  ABHAY VERMA

MARUTI SUZUKI INVICTO ALPHA PLUS

 Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol hybrid Power: 186.2PS @ 6,000rpm Torque: 188+206Nm Weight: 1,685kg Gearbox: E-CVT Price: ₹ 28.42 lakh ex-showroom

It’s exactly eight years this month since Maruti Suzuki launched its premium Nexa chain of dealerships and interestingly, the Invicto is the eighth product to retail from Nexa dealerships, the most expensive Maruti Suzuki yet! Yes, it is based on the Innova Hycross, as part of Maruti Suzuki’s partnership with Toyota, but the carmaker has added its own distinctive touches to the premium MUV. Maruti Suzuki is also keen on augmenting its positioning as a premium car maker with the Invicto, besides wanting to cement itself as a strong player in the SUV and MUV space further.