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Maruti Suzuki launches Victoris to rival Hyundai Creta, boasting BNCAP 5-star safety, Level 2 ADAS, hybrid options up to 28.65 kmpl, and advanced features across Arena dealerships
With the Victoris, Maruti Suzuki appears ready to challenge the Creta’s dominance in the midsize SUV segment.
The midsize SUV segment in India is poised for heightened competition with Maruti Suzuki’s launch of its new flagship SUV, the Maruti Victoris, available through the Arena dealership network. The Victoris is set to go head-to-head with the Hyundai Creta, which has long dominated the segment.
Victoris vs Creta: Safety
The Victoris stakes its claim as the safest Maruti Suzuki to date. It has secured a 5-star safety rating from the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), scoring 31.66 out of 32 for adult occupant safety and 43 out of 49 for child safety. By contrast, the 2022 Hyundai Creta, tested under Global NCAP, earned a 3-star rating for both adult and child protection and is yet to be evaluated under BNCAP.
The standard safety package on the Victoris includes six airbags, ABS with brake assist, electronic stability control, hill hold assist, traction control, Isofix child seat anchors, and all three-point seatbelts. Notably, it is the first Maruti Suzuki model to offer a Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) suite on higher trims, featuring automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Victoris vs Creta: Powertrain And Efficiency
The Victoris lineup includes a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine delivering mileage of 21.18 kmpl (MT), 21.06 kmpl (AT), and 19.07 kmpl (AT AWD). The 1.5-litre strong hybrid variant offers an impressive 28.65 kmpl, while the petrol-CNG version returns 27.02 km/kg. A diesel option is also available, providing 21.8 kmpl (MT) and 19.1 kmpl (AT).
The Hyundai Creta, meanwhile, offers multiple powertrain options: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with 17.4–17.7 kmpl, a 1.5-litre turbo petrol at 18.4 kmpl, and a 1.5-litre diesel delivering 19.1–21.8 kmpl, depending on transmission.
Victoris vs Creta: Features
While the Creta has maintained popularity for its feature-rich cabin, its safety suite is limited to six airbags, hill start assist, ABS with EBD, ESC, tyre pressure monitoring, Isofix anchors, and central locking across all trims. The ADAS suite is available only from the SX Tech variant, while a 360-degree camera and blind-spot monitoring come with the SX(O) trim.
In comparison, Maruti Victoris brings many of these technologies as standard or in more accessible trims, highlighting a stronger emphasis on safety and driver assistance.
With the Victoris, Maruti Suzuki appears ready to challenge the Creta’s dominance in the midsize SUV segment, promising a compelling mix of safety, efficiency, and technology to appeal to buyers.
September 09, 2025, 17:10 IST
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