Maruti Suzuki Brezza : The Evolutionary Compact SUV for the Modern Urban Driver

For a long time, it has been one of the dream cars among Indian consumers in the compact SUV segment-the Maruti Suzuki Brezza that was branded previously as the Vitara Brezza.

Largely due to the reasons of reliability, excellent performance, and most of all, Maruti’s extensive network of service stations, it is one of the top-selling models in its class. Since its inception in 2016, the Brezza has been heavily updated and upgraded to meet the changing Indian driving habits.

With the new 2024 version of the Brezza, Maruti Suzuki has definitely taken a huge leap both in design, technology, and performance that makes a compact SUV still a very attractive proposition for urban drivers.

What makes the New Maruti Suzuki Brezza exceptional in an increasingly competitive compact SUV segment is the refreshed design, advanced features that improve performance, and proper market positioning.

Exterior Design: The Bold New Look

One of the obvious visible attractions associated with the new Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the redesigned outer look. The car now comes with a more muscular, aggressive design compared to its predecessors and has various concepts tried to give it a bold road-presence look.

1. Front Fascia:

The Brezza gets a wider and more prominent chrome-accented grille, flanked by sleek LED projector headlamps featuring integrated DRLs. These headlamps enhance better illumination and, more importantly, add a touch of modernity to the overall design.

– A restyled front bumper with big air intakes along with stylish housing for fog lamps makes the SUV look more aggressive. Silver skid plate further boasts the off-road look but Brezza is an urban warrior than an offroader.

2. Side Profile:

– The new Brezza moves to the side with its compact SUV stance carried over but now in conjunction with fresh 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels for a dash of sportiness. There are flared wheel arches for a more assertive look to the side while the side body cladding reinforces SUV credentials.

Its sporty profile is enhanced by the gently sloping roofline, made even more functional by its application of roof rails and a shark fin antenna. The dual-tone color options of Brezza, with its blacked-out roof, have also given it a high end look and youthful appeal-a perfect fit for the tastes of contemporary buyers.

3. Rear Design:

And at the back, it gets refreshed with a new design for the LED tail lamps, carrying an updated look while the sculpted tailgate and new bumper design equal a balanced, cohesive look, even with the added rear skid plate to make it more SUV-like.

Step inside a Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and discover a cabin that has been far better designed to offer the user with more space, comfort, and advanced technology by comparison.

1. The Modern Dashboard Layout:

The dashboard pattern is revamped for giving a premium as well as driver-oriented orientation. A large 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system has been taken to the center stage along with SmartPlay Studio, which would offer seamless connectivity with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It is intuitive and a good interface while using the touchscreen for navigation of music, navigation, and phone functions.

– A neat-looking automatic climate control is provided below the infotainment screen. Everything is pretty straightforward, and controls are accessible.

Multi-function steering is in leather wrapped, supporting audio, phone and cruise control functions, which adds to the premium feel.

2. Comfort and Space:

– The seats of the Brezza are upholstered with good fabric and has an option for leatherette on the higher variants. The driver’s seat comes with height adjustment, thus personalizing the driving position.

The rear seats provide ample legroom along with considerable headroom for a very comfortable drive on long journeys. At the same time, the 60:40 split-folding rear seats help one create more space for freight in case of need.

– Many storage options are available within the compact SUV: door pockets, glove box with plenty of space, and helpful cup holders. The boot has more volume also, at 328 litres, and is very useful for weekend getaways or grocery shopping.

3. Technology and Features:

The Brezza has been completely packed with modern features for the tech-savvy buyer, and HUD is now available in the higher variants, which provides critical information relating to speed and navigation right into the driver’s line of sight to minimize distractions.

In addition, you find wireless charging, ambient lighting, and a 360-degree camera to make parking easier. So, the Brezza stands out as one of the feature-packed compact SUVs in the class. Remote door lock/unlock, vehicle tracking, and climate control can be accessed through a mobile app from the connected car technology.

Powertrain: Refined Performance and Efficiency

As far as the new Maruti Suzuki Brezza has come so far, it is indeed famous for a reliable and efficient powertrain, and the same thing is promised by the latest one with a change in many things.

1. Options in the Engine:

The new engine promises refinement, and when evaluated with this perspective, the Brezza-10 L definitely doesn’t disappoint. For a city hatchback like this, it is rather impressive that it has a 103 bhp 1.5-liter K-Series petrol engine mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters. Refinement is inherent in this engine, delivering smooth and linear power, ideal for both city driving as well as highway cruising.

In the case of Brezza, Maruti Suzuki has provided a mild hybrid system to enhance the fuel economy. The SHVS system uses lithium-ion battery for assistance in acceleration and an auto start-stop function which is very necessary in stop-and-go city traffic conditions.

2. Fuel Efficiency:

– Fuel efficiency has always been a strong point with Maruti Suzuki, and the same can be said of the Brezza. The mild hybrid system ensures that the Brezza can achieve 18.76 km/l for the manual variant and 19.8 km/l for the automatic variant; fuel efficiency is one of the best in SUVs in this segment.

3. Ride and Handling:

– the suspension setup of the Brezza has been beautifully fine-tuned to give a softer ride; potholes and uneven road surfaces will not make a dent, so to speak. In addition to this, a light steering response makes enough room to maneuver in stiff street confines for the city, and compact dimensions ensure parking is a breeze even in the most congested cities worldwide.

On the motorway, the Brezza is stable with a good deal of grunt at higher speeds for overtaking; however, being a petrol-only model, it’s likely not to have the same low-end torque as some diesel brethren, though overall performance is more than adequate for the task at hand.

Safety: Strong Emphasis on Protection

Maruti Suzuki appears to have been taking safety seriously with the new Brezza. The compact SUV now comes equipped with a plethora of standard safety features, most of which apply to all variants.

1. Standard Safety Features:

– The Brezza comes equipped with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, and ISOFIX child seat anchors as standard. The body structure has been designed to absorb impact forces effectively, protecting passengers in the event of a collision.

2. Advanced Safety Features:

– The variants of higher tiers have six airbags, hill hold assist, ESP, and tire pressure monitoring system. The front camera that can be seen above is a game-changer for parking in tight spaces or navigating congested areas.

– The Brezza also scored a good 4-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test, which speaks for itself regarding its safety characteristics.

Competition and Market Position

One of the most contested spaces is the compact SUV, and fighting for the number one slot have Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, and Mahindra XUV300. The Brezza from Maruti Suzuki stands out on frugal engine, in-hood fuel efficiency, feature-loaded cabin, and excellence in safety features.

However, with competitors like turbo-petrol and diesel engines, Maruti Suzuki has decided to play it straight with a petrol-only lineup, relying on the increasing use of petrol engines because of the increased cost of diesels and the implementation of tighter emission standards.

Price and Versions

The 2024 Maruti Suzuki Brezza will be available across several variants: LXi, VXi, and ZXi+. It has been priced starting at ₹8.29 lakh for the base model and runs up until the top-of-the-line variant at around ₹13.98 lakh, ex-showroom. That said, this positioning gives it an edge over its competition with the best set of features and technologies on offer.

The Brezza still is a mainstream contender in the compact SUV market. With bold new design, feature-rich cabin, fuel-efficient engine, and a strong focus on safety, the 2024 Brezza is an excellent option for urban drivers searching for a more practical, stylish, and reliable compact SUV to get on with. Whether you are a first-time buyer or upgrading from a smaller car, it’s a well-rounded package that caters well to the needs of modern Indian consumers.