New Maruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift Arriving July 23
By CarVaidyaIndia's largest
carmaker Maruti Suzuki has confirmed that the upcoming Brezza facelift will
launch on the 23rd of July. This is the first major refresh of the
second-generation Maruti Suzuki Brezza since its launch in 2022.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift: Powertrain Update. The biggest expected change to the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the anticipated
addition of a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, currently seen on the Fronz. An
underbody CNG option and a cabin feature refresh are also expected.
The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol is expected to be the
Fronx-sourced unit, producing 100 PS and 148 Nm of torque. Transmission options
are a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. The existing 1.5-litre K15C Smart
Hybrid petrol, rated at 103 PS and 139 Nm, is set to continue.
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza has long been the
only compact SUV in the sub-4m segment without a turbo-petrol option, placing
it at a competitive disadvantage against rivals that have offered such units
for years. The addition of the 1.0-litre petrol engine brings the Maruti Brezza
in line with the rest of the segment.
An underbody-mounted CNG tank, as seen on the
Maruti Victoris, is expected for the facelifted Brezza's CNG variant. The
current boot-mounted cylinder significantly limits luggage space. The underbody
placement resolves this and is expected to make the CNG Brezza a more practical
and commercially attractive proposition.
Cosmetic updates for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza are
expected to be measured. Revised bumpers, updated headlamp and tail-lamp
clusters, and a new alloy wheel design have been seen on test mules. The LED tail lamps may be linked by a segmented connecting bar across the tailgate, as seen on the Maruti Suzuki Vitara.
Inside the Brezza cabin, refreshed trim and new colour options are on the cards. Feature
additions expected include a 10.1-inch touchscreen, a powered driver's seat,
front ventilated seats, and ambient lighting. ADAS is not expected to be
offered despite prior speculation, though front parking sensors are a possible
inclusion.
The sub-1200cc turbo-petrol
engine for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza will bring a key tax benefit to the
sub-4-metre SUV. The Brezza's 1.5-litre engine currently attracts 40 percent
GST despite its sub-4-metre length, as only petrol engines up to 1,200cc
qualify for the lower 18 percent slab. The 1.0-litre unit would move the Brezza
into that bracket.
Currently priced from
Rs 8.26 lakh to Rs 12.86 lakh, the updated Maruti Suzuki Brezza is expected to
command a modest premium over the outgoing model. The sub-1200cc engine option
could also close the net cost gap between the Brezza and its turbo-equipped
rivals.
The refreshed Brezza
will continue to take on the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV3XO, Skoda Kylaq, Kia Syros, and Toyota Taisor in a segment that is among the
most competitive in the Indian market.


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