MARUTI SUZUKI VICTORIS

COULD THIS BE INDIA'S NEW BEST-SELLING CAR?

- TUHIN GUHA

Now Maruti Suzuki is used to dominating nearly every segment it plays in but that has not quite been the case in the mid-sized C SUV segment.

The Grand Vitara is a good seller but with the Victoris Maruti Suzuki is aiming to unlock the full might of its network. It will be sold through the Arena network and is better equipped and more affordable than its Nexa sibling the Grand Vitara. But does this pan out in the metal.

Styling

The Maruti Suzuki Victoris has just the right dimensions for the segment it plays in. The blocky look that Maruti Suzuki debuted with the Brezza has been extended here to create an Arena theme so to speak. So you have a smart face with the segmented lighting big air dams and flat simpler lines that give the Victoris a modern but still reserved look.

In profile you have quite a long estate-like glass area with a slightly sloping roof which gives the impression of the Victoris being longer than it is. There is a good 210 mm of ground clearance but we do wish the 17-inch wheels filled out the wheel wells better. The most striking design element is probably the full-width lighting at the rear. This will remind you of some more expensive cars but it draws attention and makes this SUV look wider than it is which is probably what many of you want in this segment.

Boot space