New Maruti Brezza: Imagine, you are driving on a deserted highway in the dark of night. There is light fog. The headlights of your car are showing the way and suddenly an SUV appears in front of you which is not only stylish but is also a powerhouse of technology.
But wait. This is no ordinary car. This is the New Maruti Brezza, which is coming with some updates that will blow your mind.
The question is, are these updates just for show or will they completely transform your driving? Has Maruti found the secret formula that will shake up this segment?
Let’s unravel this web of mystery and try to understand how the Nexon and Sonet could be eliminated because of the New Maruti Brezza? Let’s start from the beginning.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza, which first hit the Indian roads in 2016, still reigns like a king in the sub-compact SUV segment. But times are changing, friends. Vehicles like Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and now Skoda Qilac are giving tough competition in this segment.
In such a situation, Maruti had to do something new and that is why the facelift version of New Maruti Brezza is going to be launched in 2025. This is not just a facelift but an upgrade that can make Brezza a game changer again. So let’s understand its updates one by one and see how perfect this car can be for you.
New Maruti Brezza Design
First let’s talk about its design. The current model of Brezza is already muscular and attractive, but the 2025 model is going to make it more futuristic. There will be new LED lighting, which will include sleek, LED RLs and projector headlamps.
The front grille will be made bolder and may have a chrome finish which will give it a premium look. Now you might be thinking, this is there in every car, but wait.
The New Maruti Brezza can come with a panoramic sunroof. Yes, panoramic means that now your road trips will have those Instagram worthy moments when you open the sunroof and travel in the valleys of Himachal. To be honest, the last time I opened the sunroof in my car, a vagrant tried to become my co-passenger and I spent half a kilometer dealing with him.
Maruti has planned to make the Brezza’s cabin more premium. There will be a new dashboard layout, which will have a nine-inch touchscreen. There will be an infotainment system, which will support wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Ventilated front seats, climate control and blue ambient lighting. All this together will make the cabin feel like a luxury car. The quality of some plastics in the current Brezza feels a bit cheap. Like the glove box, which rattles a bit.
Hopefully, Maruti will pay attention to this in the 2025 model. If you are like me, who packs a lot of luggage in the car, then you will get 328 liters of boot space, which is enough for a family trip.
I once found a boot space of 328 litres in my car. I stuffed two suitcases and three bags in it and there was still space left. But be careful, if you put too much stuff in the boot, the rear suspension of your car may betray you a bit.
Engine And Performance details of New Maruti Brezza
Now let’s come to the engine and performance. The biggest update in the New Maruti Brezza could be its new strong hybrid variant. Yes, Maruti is now planning to bring not just a mild hybrid but a full-fledged hybrid system. This could be a 1.2 liter G series petrol engine.
This engine will not only be powerful but can also give mileage of up to 30 kilometers per liter. Now this is really a game changer.
The current Brezza has a 1.5 liter 1462cc petrol engine that produces 101 BHP and 1037NM torque. This engine comes with a 6 speed manual or 6 speed automatic transmission. There is also a CNG variant which gives a mileage of 25.51 kilometers per kilogram.
But friends, driving a CNG car is a different kind of fun. One of my friends had loaded so much stuff in his CNG car that the mileage of the car came down from 25 to 15. He said, brother, this car has now become a truck.
The advantage of the new hybrid engine will be that it will not only be fuel efficient but can also provide tax exemption. Because its displacement is 1.2 liters. This means there will be less burden on your pocket.
But if you are like me who likes to enjoy a little speed on the highway, then the turbo engine will give you the punch that the current engine is missing. The mid-range performance of the current Brezza is a bit weak, especially when you try to overtake. This problem may go away with the new engine.
Safety and After Service
Talking about safety, Maruti has left no stone unturned this time. Six airbags will be standard in the New Maruti Brezza. Yes, you will get full safety from the standard i.e. base variant to the top variant. Apart from this, there will also be ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Hold Assist and ISOFIX child seat anchor.
The GXI Plus variant will also get a 360-degree camera, which will make parking a child’s play. I once got my car stuck in a tight parking spot and it took me half an hour to get out without the rearview camera.
If I had a 360 degree camera, I might as well have finished my coffee. Brezza has a four star safety rating in Global NCAP and the new model may get even better. Now is the New Maruti Brezza perfect? In my opinion, it is very much a value for money.
But there are some things that I think Maruti should improve. Like the quality of the interior. The current model has some scratchy plastics which look bad in the long run.
Secondly, if Maruti adds features like ADAS, Advanced Driver Assistance System then this car will become more competitive and competitors like Sonet are already offering ADAS. But the biggest strength of Maruti is its after sales service network.
Whether you are in Delhi or in a small village, you will definitely find a Maruti service center. A friend of mine had a punctured tire and was stuck in a small town.
Maruti’s service center was nearby and his car was repaired within an hour. It is not so easy with other companies.
Price update of New Maruti Brezza
Now let’s talk about the price. The price of New Maruti Brezza can start from Rs 8 lakh 50,000 and the top variant can go up to 15 lakhs. The on-road price can be from 9 lakh 50 thousand to 16 lakhs, which will depend on the city and tax.
If you buy the CNG variant, it can be more economical. But if you are like me, who feels sorry for your pocket every time you go to the petrol pump, then the hybrid variant can be a game changer for you.
Conclusion:
So friends, is the New Maruti Brezza the right car for you? If you want an SUV that is stylish, fuel efficient and fits in your budget then this car can be perfect for you.
But if you want a little more driving thrill, then you should probably look at the Tata Nexon or Kia Sonet. For me, the biggest plus point of the New Maruti Brezza is its balance. It is neither too fancy, nor too basic.
This is a vehicle that can please every kind of driver. One last thing before we go, buying a car is not just buying a vehicle, it is an experience and the New Maruti Brezza is trying its best to give you that experience. If you liked this article and learned something new, then share it with your friends too.
