Maruti Suzuki Brezza : Maruti Suzuki has updated its popular Brezza SUV with a major safety enhancement—six airbags are now standard across all variants. Along with this crucial upgrade, the company has revised the prices of the Brezza, making it slightly more expensive. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest updates to the Brezza.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza Gets Six Airbags Standard – Price Hike Announced
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Key Safety Upgrades in the Brezza
The updated Brezza now comes equipped with the following safety features across all variants:
- Six Airbags (Front Driver & Co-Driver, Side, and Curtain Airbags)
- 3-Point ELR Rear Center Seatbelt for better passenger safety
- Height-Adjustable Front Seatbelts for added comfort
- 60:40 Split Rear Seats for flexible storage solutions
- Rear Center Armrest with Cupholders for convenience
- Adjustable Rear Headrests for improved passenger comfort
With this move, Maruti Suzuki aligns the Brezza with stricter safety regulations while enhancing its appeal in the competitive sub-4m SUV segment.
Revised Prices of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza
With the inclusion of six airbags as standard, Maruti Suzuki has increased the prices of the Brezza across all variants. The revised ex-showroom prices (February 2025) are as follows:
1.5L Petrol Manual Variants
- LXI – Rs. 8,69,000 (↑ Rs. 15,001)
- VXI – Rs. 9,75,000 (↑ Rs. 5,500)
- ZXI – Rs. 11,26,000 (↑ Rs. 11,500)
- ZXI DT – Rs. 11,42,000 (↑ Rs. 11,500)
- ZXI Plus – Rs. 12,58,000 (No change)
- ZXI Plus DT – Rs. 12,74,000 (No change)
1.5L Petrol Automatic Variants
- VXI – Rs. 11,15,000 (↑ Rs. 5,500)
- ZXI – Rs. 12,66,000 (↑ Rs. 11,501)
- ZXI DT – Rs. 12,82,000 (↑ Rs. 11,500)
- ZXI Plus – Rs. 13,98,000 (No change)
- ZXI Plus DT – Rs. 14,14,000 (No change)
1.5L CNG Manual Variants
- LXI – Rs. 9,64,000 (↑ Rs. 15,000)
- VXI – Rs. 10,70,000 (↑ Rs. 5,500)
- ZXI – Rs. 12,21,000 (↑ Rs. 11,500)
- ZXI DT – Rs. 12,37,000 (↑ Rs. 11,500)
The price increase ranges between Rs. 5,500 and Rs. 15,000, depending on the variant. Interestingly, the price of the top-end ZXI Plus variants remains unchanged.
Powertrain & Mileage Updates
The 2025 Maruti Suzuki Brezza continues with the same 1.5L Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine, available with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. However, the LXI and VXI manual variants have seen a slight reduction in power, now producing 100.6PS instead of 103.1PS. Torque has increased slightly from 136.8Nm to 137.1Nm. These changes have led to a marginal improvement in fuel efficiency:
- Old mileage: 17.38 kmpl
- New mileage: 17.80 kmpl
The Brezza CNG variant continues to produce 88PS power and 122Nm torque, with a fuel efficiency of 25.52 km/kg.
Market Impact & Competition
With safety becoming a top priority for car buyers, Maruti Suzuki’s decision to make six airbags standard is a strategic move to stay competitive against rivals like Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, and Tata Nexon, all of which have been focusing on safety and premium features. While the price hike may concern some buyers, the added safety features enhance the value proposition of the Brezza in the market.
Maruti Suzuki’s update to the Brezza with six airbags as standard is a welcome move, making the SUV safer for all occupants. While the price increase is moderate, the enhanced safety features justify the hike. The Brezza remains a strong contender in the compact SUV segment, offering a blend of safety, efficiency, and modern features.
FAQs
What are the key safety updates in the Maruti Brezza 2025?
The 2025 Brezza now comes with six airbags, 3-point ELR seatbelts for all passengers, height-adjustable front seatbelts, and a rear center armrest with cupholders
How much have the prices increased for the Brezza?
Prices have increased by Rs. 5,500 to Rs. 15,000 across different variants, while the top-end ZXI Plus variants remain unchanged.
