MARUTI SUZUKI VITARA BREZZA

The new facelifted Brezza is now powered by a BSVI compliant engine that makes it more fun to drive

- BOB RUPANI

The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza was introduced in March 2016 and became an instant success. In fact within just four years of its launch, it crossed the five lakh unit sales mark. A remarkable achievement that made it India’s highest-selling SUV.

The facelifted version of this bestselling SUV was shown at the recent Auto Expo in February, with the biggest change being under its bonnet. Yes, for the first time since its introduction, the Brezza is now only available with a 1.5-litre petrol engine that is BSVI compliant.

Styling

The facelift done by Maruti Suzuki on the sub-four-metre compact Vitara Brezza is a minor one. The proportions of the Brezza, profile and stance have always been appreciated and it retains all its strong design attributes while adorning some new jewellery. The cosmetic changes include a new front bumper with larger air dam cutouts and a prominent faux bull bar. The details on the grille and in the headlamps have changed too, and now form one continuous element with the grille being somewhat more in your face. The front bull bar integrated into the bumper and faux skid plates add a bit to the ruggedness of the new Vitara Brezza and the grille that merges with the headlamps flanking it emphasise the width. The new projector headlamps come with smart-looking dual function LED DRLs that also function as turn indicators. The tail lamps also have new LED detailing and the Vitara Brezza also comes with a new set of alloy wheels, three new dual tone colour options and a new Autumn Orange roof colour option as well.