After the successful launch of the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza, the OEM is now all set to bring the Hybrid Mid-Size SUV, with officials confirming the launch date. Read on to know more details about the SUV launch.
The Brezza Hybrid
After the success of the Brezza’s launch in taking over the market, India’s largest OEM is now working to launch another mid-size SUV in the market, dubbed the Maruti Suzuki Brezza Hybrid. As per reports, the SUV is expected to share its platform as well as the mechanicals with the recently unveiled Toyota Hyryder. As for the launch date, Shashank Srivastava, a senior executive director at Maruti Suzuki, has quoted that the new Brezza Hybrid will be unveiled on the 20th of July.
Coming to the vehicle itself, the SUV will be Maruti’s rival of the Hyryder. Even though the Brezza Hybrid will offer distinctive styling that will separate it from the Hyryder, the offerings onboard are still expected to be quite similar, much like the price bracket which too is expected to be alike.
In fact, the 20th July event will only be an unveiling of sorts and not a proper launch like the Brezza ICE. Booking too is expected to open from the 20th of July itself with the official launch taking place during the festive season.
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Brezza Hybrid Powertrain and Rivals
As revealed by Mr Srivastava the Vitara will come with two powertrains: a 1.5-litre mild hybrid as offered by the Brezza and a 1.5-litre strong hybrid (TNGA) borrowed from Toyota and as featured on the Hyryder. The strong hybrid will offer an anticipated exceptional mileage of 24-25 Kmpl and will be Maruti’s diesel alternative for consumers.
In terms of power, the mild hybrid motor will make 103 Bhp/135 Nm mated to either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearboxes, the strong hybrid will return 91 Bhp/122 Nm from the petrol engine and 79 Bhp/141 Nm from the electric motor. The strong hybrid will however offer a 5-speed CVT automatic.
Finally talking about the competition, the Hybrid Brezza will lock horns with the Creta, Kushaq, Seltos, Taigun, and surely the Hyryder.
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