Maruti Grand Vitara clocks 1 lakh unit sales in less than a year

The Grand Vitara shares its underpinnings with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.

Maruti Suzuki has sold over 1 lakh units of the Grand Vitara in less than a year. This makes it the fastest in the midsize SUV segment to reach this milestone.

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara was launched in September last year. The SUV is available in six variants with prices starting at Rs 10.70 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Grand Vitara is based on Suzuki's TECT platform (Global C) and is available with two engine options. The first is the familiar 1.5-litre mild-hybrid powertrain. It produces 102 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 136.8 Nm @ 4,400 rpm. This engine is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The all-wheel-drive variant comes with a 5-speed manual transmission.

The second engine option is the 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol strong-hybrid that puts out 91 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 122 Nm @ 4,400-4,800 rpm. This petrol engine is coupled with an AC synchronous motor that puts out 79 BHP and 141 Nm. The total combined output at the wheel is 114 BHP. This engine is available with a CVT.

The Grand Vitara shares its underpinnings with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.