NCAP rating is something which has gained immense prominence in our market in recent times as a lot of people look for this score before deciding to purchase a new car
In the latest news, the images of the NCAP test of Maruti Grand Vitara have been leaked. Grand Vitara belongs to the immensely popular mid-size SUV segment. It rivals the mighty Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and more. In fact, this has to be among the most crowded spaces in our market. Ever since the launch, Grand Vitara has been doing well on the sales charts. However, once it bags a promising NCAP score, people are bound to flock to buy it even more. Let us see how well the SUV can perform on the crucial test.
Maruti Grand Vitara NCAP Test Pics Leaked
This leaked image has been doing rounds on the internet for a while now. These capture the SUV in a side pole impact test. In fact, the side profile is clearly visible after hitting the pole. The doors seem to have bent a little. However, the side pillars are intact. That is a positive sign. Also, the side airbags have been deployed which is crucial to protect the occupants in such situations. Now since these are just leaked images, we will need to wait until the official NCAP score is out. Only then will we be able to know the full picture.
The Maruti Grand Vitara is available in two powertrain options – a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol or a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder strong hybrid engine. The mild hybrid mill makes a familiar 103 hp and 136 Nm, while the strong hybrid engine generates a decent 116 hp and 141 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. You can even get the Grand Vitara is an all-wheel-drive configuration with the mild hybrid engine. Performing the transmission duties is a 5-speed manual transmission, a 6-speed automatic transmission or an e-CVT automatic (only with strong hybrid). In addition, the Vitara can also be had with a CNG mill which produces a handy 87 hp and 121 Nm of peak power and torque. The prices range from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 20.09 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Maruti Grand Vitara |
| Engine | 1.5L (Mild Hybrid) / 1.5L (Strong Hybrid) |
| Power | 103 hp / 116 hp |
| Torque | 136 Nm / 141 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT / 6AT / e-CVT |
| Mileage | 21.11 kmpl – 27.97 kmpl |
Our View
I feel the Maruti Grand Vitara is one SUV which has the potential to turn around the image of the largest carmaker in the country when it comes to safety. The Indo-Japanese car marque has not been too popular among the masses for this aspect. As people get more safety rating-conscious, it is absolutely critical that cars possess healthy NCAP scores. Unfortunately, Maruti Suzuki cars haven’t been able to do that in the past. We just need to watch out if that changes with its latest cars. Therefore, it will be exciting to know the NCAP rating for the Maruti Grand Vitara.
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