Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara may soon get ADAS safety features
The Grand Vitara can be equipped with Level 2 ADAS system and it will offer controlled steering, acceleration, braking as well as autonomous obstacle avoidance. The inclusion of Level 2 ADAS is nothing new among Indian carmakers. Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra already use Level 2 ADAS. Maruti Suzuki tasted the success of the Grand Vitara SUV and now the automaker is planning to upgrade the safety features of the SUV. According to the latest reports, the Grand Vitara SUV will soon get ADAS safety features. This safety upgrade will help the automaker compete with SUVs like the Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate as well as the facelifted Creta. Since the Maruti Grand Vitara has been upgraded with ADAS safety technology, we can expect the same for the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyderabad.
According to sources, Maruti Suzuki may launch the ADAS-equipped Grand Vitara by the first quarter of the next financial year. However, as safety features are enhanced in the car, we can expect the price of specific variants to increase by Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. Given the advanced safety features offered in the car, we hope it will be a good fit for customers.
Even though Maruti had planned to launch the ADAS upgrade for its SUVs in 2023, it did not materialize due to semiconductor shortage. However, the issue has been addressed and production will be streamlined.
Grand Vitara has been introduced in Intelligent Electric Hybrid (IEH) and Smart Hybrid variants.
The Strong Hybrid or IEH is offered in Zeta Plus or Alpha Plus variants. A 1490cc petrol engine produces 92.45 PS of maximum power at 5500 rpm. The maximum torque offered on the SUV is 122 Nm@4400-4800. The transmission is E-CVT while the drive type is 2WD. The maximum power delivered by the battery is 59KW@3995 rpm while the maximum torque is 141 Nm. The maximum power generated by the total system is 115.56 PS (85kW).
The Smart Hybrid gets a 1462cc petrol engine which generates 103.06 PS@6000rpm of maximum power while the maximum torque is generated at 136.8 PS@4400rpm. Smart Hybrid or Mild Hybrid is offered in four variants Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. Transmission is 5MT/ 6AT while drive type is 2WD/ ALLGRIP (MT only) 2WD.
The CNG variant of the Grand Vitara is offered in the mid-spec Delta as well as Zeta trims. The SUV is powered by a 1.5-litre K15 engine mated to a manual 5-speed gearbox. The maximum power in CNG mode is 88hp while the torque is 121.5Nm. On the other hand, the petrol mode of the SUV offers 103hp and 136Nm of torque.
