Automobile Desk: The dominance of the compact SUV segment in the Indian automobile market is continuously getting stronger and in this sequence, Maruti Suzuki's popular offering Brezza has achieved a new historical milestone. This reliable vehicle of the country's leading automobile manufacturer has successfully crossed the total sales figure of 15 lakh units. Ever since this model was launched on Indian roads for the first time in 2016, there has been a steady increase in its popularity among the customers.
Especially there is tremendous enthusiasm among buyers regarding the new facelift variant launched in the market in July 2026. According to the company's official data, this new avatar has received more than one lakh bookings so far, which is a big milestone in itself. Currently, despite facing tough competition from big vehicles like Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet, this SUV remains the first choice of customers due to its affordable price, excellent mileage and excellent performance.
Its powertrain options have played a big role in the great success of the new Brezza. According to company reports, the share of CNG variants in total bookings is around 40 percent, which reflects the wise choice of customers amid rising fuel prices. Apart from this, the new 1.0 liter Boosterjet turbo petrol engine version has received 38 percent bookings and the conventional 1.5 liter petrol model has received 22 percent bookings. Keeping in mind the huge demand from customers, Maruti Suzuki is now working on a plan to increase its production rapidly.
Many attractive changes have been made in this vehicle on the design and styling front as well. Smoke chrome finish, revised bumper and silver skid plate have been added to the front grille giving it a more premium look, while the signature dual LED projector headlamps and LED DRLs maintain its aggressive stance. The side profile includes new 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and refreshed cladding giving it a more sporty appeal. Apart from this, the company has also introduced two new attractive color options—Vivacious Orange and Lustrous Beige—which are attracting young buyers.
As soon as you enter the vehicle, its cabin gives a premium feel, with a dual-tone theme of dark brown and black. Metallic soft-touch inserts, piano black finish and brown leather upholstery have been used to give a classy look to the cabin. In terms of features, it gets a large 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Apart from this, modern features like ventilated front seats, 64-color ambient lighting, PM 2.5 air filter, wireless charger, sunroof and heads-up display make long journeys extremely comfortable.
This SUV has completely proven itself in terms of safety also. It has received the coveted 5-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP crash test. To ensure the safety of passengers, it has been provided with 6 airbags, electronic stability control, hill hold assist, 360-degree surround view camera and rear parking sensors as standard. Additionally, advanced features like tire pressure monitoring system and rear cross-traffic alert make it one of the safest vehicles in its segment.
Talking about engine options, it has a 1.5 liter naturally aspirated petrol engine, which generates power of 103 PS and torque of 139 Nm and with it the option of 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox is available. At the same time, its new 1.0 liter turbo petrol engine provides power of 110 PS and torque of 170 Nm. The CNG variant has an underbody tank, which does not affect the boot space and provides excellent storage of 328 litres. On the mileage front, the 1.5 liter petrol model gives excellent mileage ranging from 20.17 to 21.09 km/litre, turbo petrol 19.96 to 20.47 km/litre and CNG version 26.90 km/kg. Its starting ex-showroom price in the Indian market starts from Rs 7,49,900.