2026 Suzuki Victoris

• Sits between the Brezza and Grand Vitara, targeting Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos buyers.

• Packed with safety: 5-star BNCAP and Suzuki’s first Level 2 ADAS suite in India.

• Multiple drivetrains, including petrol, strong hybrid, and factory-fitted CNG.

Slotting Into the Lineup

Suzuki has finally given itself the SUV it was missing. The 2026 Victoris sits squarely between the Brezza and the Grand Vitara, built on the Global C platform and measuring 4,360 mm long, 1,795 mm wide, and 1,655 mm tall, with a 2,600 mm wheelbase. That places it directly into the fight with segment heavyweights like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Honda Elevate.

The look isn’t experimental. Instead, Suzuki leans into clean proportions, a confident stance, and styling cues that echo the bigger Grand Vitara. More glass area and slightly stretched lines make it appear roomier than the numbers suggest.

Safety First

If Suzuki needed to make a statement, it did so with safety. The Victoris achieved a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, with strong scores for both adult and child occupant protection. That instantly puts it in the top tier for family buyers.

It also introduces something Suzuki buyers haven’t seen before: Level 2 ADAS. The system brings adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking — tech previously reserved for pricier rivals.

Powertrain Choices

Suzuki clearly wanted breadth of choice. The Victoris can be had in three flavors:

• 1.5L K15C mild-hybrid petrol, available with 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic.

• 1.5L strong hybrid, based on Toyota’s M15D-FXE unit paired with an electric motor.

• 1.5L petrol with factory CNG kit, featuring a 55-liter equivalent tank under the floor.

Efficiency figures stand out: 21 km/l (manual petrol), 19 km/l (AWD auto), 28.6 km/kg (hybrid), and 27 km/kg (CNG). It’s Suzuki’s most flexible powertrain lineup yet in this class.

Cabin and Tech

Inside, the Victoris feels like a step up from the Brezza. A 10.1-inch or 10.25-inch infotainment display takes center stage, backed by a 10.25-inch digital driver cluster.

There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, and niceties like a gesture-controlled tailgate, 64-color ambient lighting, and ventilated seats. Top trims also get a panoramic sunroof, head-up display, and an Infinity sound system with Dolby Atmos.

Practical touches remain: six airbags, a 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring, and Suzuki’s AllGrip Select AWD on upper trims.

Technical Specification

Engine Options:

• 1.5L K15C mild-hybrid petrol (manual & automatic)
• 1.5L strong hybrid (Toyota-sourced M15D-FXE with e-motor)
• 1.5L petrol with factory-fitted CNG

Power Output:

• Mild-hybrid petrol: 103 hp (77 kW), 137 Nm torque
• Strong hybrid: 116 hp combined (87 kW)
• CNG variant: 88 hp (66 kW)

Fuel Efficiency:

• 21 km/l (manual petrol)
• 19 km/l (AWD automatic petrol)
• 28.6 km/kg (strong hybrid)
• 27 km/kg (CNG)

Body Measurements

• Length: 4,360 mm (171.6 in)
• Width: 1,795 mm (70.7 in)
• Height: 1,655 mm (65.2 in)
• Wheelbase: 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
• Ground Clearance: 205 mm (8.1 in)

Powertrain

Transmission:

• 5-speed manual (petrol)
• 6-speed torque converter automatic (petrol)
• e-CVT (strong hybrid)

Drivetrain:

• Front-wheel drive standard
• AllGrip Select all-wheel drive (higher trims, petrol only)

Capacities

• Fuel Tank: 45 liters (petrol), 55-liter equivalent (CNG)
• Seating: 5 passengers
• Boot Space: 400 liters (petrol), 320 liters (CNG due to tank packaging)

Safety & Features

• Crash Test Rating: 5-star BNCAP

Safety Equipment:

• Six airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Hill-hold assist
• 360-degree camera
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Level 2 ADAS (adaptive cruise, lane-keeping assist, auto emergency braking)

Pricing

• Starting Price (India): ₹9.5 lakh (approx.) for base petrol manual
• Top Trim (ZXI+ AWD hybrid): ~₹16.5 lakh (approx.)
• Estimated Export Pricing (Europe): €15,500 – €21,500 depending on spec

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