Grand Vitara and Victoris: Tale of Two Same-Same-but-Different Maruti Suzuki Siblings!
The Maruti Suzuki brand has achieved household status in India by delivering vehicles known for practicality, reliability, and value. Two of its most talked-about siblings in recent times— Grand Vitara and the all-new Victoris —represent the brand’s contrasting but converging paths in the dynamic C-segment SUV category. Their stories reveal Maruti Suzuki’s evolving vision, strategic market outreach, and unquenchable thirst for dominance in a segment thriving on innovation and diversity. Grand Vitara: The Global SUV Finds Home in India Origins Abroad, Modest Beginnings at Home The Suzuki Vitara story began globally in 1988, designed to appeal to adventurers seeking a compact 4x4 with legitimate off-road credibility. The Grand Vitara label adorned later generations, which, in international markets, carved a reputation for versatility. In India, however, the Grand Vitara’s first innings—launched in 2007 as a CBU import—felt offbeat. Priced high and available as a petrol-only SU...