Maruti Suzuki MPV Invicto launched at ₹24.79 lakh

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the country's largest automobile manufacturer, has launched its most premium car, MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) at a starting price of ₹24.79 lakh. With the launch of Invicto, the automobile major has forayed into the vehicle category segment of over ₹20 lakh. This is the first time Maruti Suzuki has offered a product higher than ₹20 lakh vehicle category. Invicto is the highest-priced offering under Maruti Suzuki's portfolio.

The MPV comes into three-variants — Zeta +(7 seater), Zeta+ (8 seater) and Alpha + (8 seater). The three-row premium hybrid MPV has both 7-seater and 8-seater configurations.

The Zeta + (7 seater) is available at the starting price of ₹24.79 lakh, whereas Zeta + (8 seater) is priced at ₹24.84 lakh. The Alpha + (8 seater) is available at the starting price of ₹28.42 lakh. The company has set the subscription fee at a starting price of ₹61,860/-month.

"Our entry into the premium three-row UV segment with the launch of the INVICTO adds a new dimension to NEXA’s portfolio and to Maruti Suzuki as a brand. With its SUV-like character, our new INVICTO delivers a combination of premium design, intelligent packaging, and an abundance of safety features and innovation. With its revolutionary Intelligent Electric Hybrid System, INVICTO will further MSIL’s vision of a cleaner, greener, sustainable and carbon-neutral world. The INVICTO's impeccable craftsmanship and versatility will indeed set a new benchmark and further fortify NEXA's positioning," says Hisashi Takeuchi, managing director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited.

The MPV is powered by an intelligent electric hybrid powertrain with a 2.0 litre engine and e-CVT transmission for an exceptional fuel efficiency of 23.24 km/l. Invicto will be the second product in Maruti’s portfolio to have this feature. The INVICTO’s Intelligent Electric Hybrid battery comes with a standard warranty of 8 years/1,60,000 Kms on the NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) battery pack.

 It is also equipped with 6 SRS (supplemental restraint system) airbags, 3-point ELR (emergency locking retractor) seatbelts, 360 view camera, Suzuki Connect with e-Call functionality, All Disc Brakes, and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) amongst others.

Invicto is the 8^th product in NEXA's product. It has signature NEXA elements such as the NEXwave front grille with a sweeping cross bar that connects the twin LED headlamps, which are integrated with NEXTre’ LED DRLs.

It also has a 25.65cm (10.1- inch) touchscreen infotainment system, 6- speaker audio, in-built Suzuki Connect Technology with remote functionalities and 50+ connected features such as e-Care, remote power window close, remote seat ventilation, e-call, etc. Alexa connectivity with 30+ features, smartwatch connectivity, 17.78cm (7-inch) coloured multi-information display with drive mode themes and Eco Score indicator in the instrument cluster.