Maruti Suzuki India entered a new league with the launch of the new Invicto MPV. It’s not only the company’s more expensive vehicle, but also the first Maruti Suzuki model that crosses the Rs. 30 lakh on-road price mark. We have already driven it and shared our detailed review of the Invicto to know if it’s truly worth that price, and you’ll find that on the car&bike website. However, if you want a more concise opinion, here’s a quick review of the Maruti Suzuki Invicto, in pictures.
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Maruti has worked on the styling to make the MPV stand out from the Innova Hycross. So, the glossy black grille, and twin chrome slats will remind you of other Nexa models like Grand Vitara or Fronx. A bit too much chrome for my liking, but at least it’s tastefully done.
Among the few styling changes the Invicto also gets the three-dot LED DRLs, which is a signature Nexa element. Certainly a good visual distinction in my books.
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While the dimensions of the Invicto remain identical to the Innova Hycross, Maruti's contender comes with a set of new 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, which are a size smaller than what the Toyota offers in the top-spec trim. It also gets the three-dot LED signature on the taillamps.
The cabin layout remains identical to the Hycross, however, Maruti Suzuki has gone for all-black upholstery along with champagne gold interior accents that give it a visual distinction. The front two seats are ventilated and the driver also gets powered seats.
Being the company’s flagship car, you do get to see premium fit and finish, with a soft touch material all around. You also get a leather-wrapped steering wheel, type C and type A USB ports, dual-zone climate control, and adjustable headrests for all occupants.
The Invicto also comes with a panoramic sunroof. It's certainly one of its big highlights.
The Invicto is equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen display that is loaded with SmartPlay Magnum+ infotainment system. You also get wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto. It's also the first Maruti Suzuki to get an emergency call or eCall function.
In terms of boot space, with all seats up, the Invicto offers a luggage capacity of 239 litres. By simply folding down the third row you can expand it up to 690 litres.
With regards to safety, the Invicto is loaded with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, vehicle stability control. Additionally, Maruti offers front and reverse parking sensors, 360-view cameras and TPMS. What you do not get are the Advanced Drive Assistant Systems or ADAS functionalities.
Under the hood, there's a 2.0-litre petrol engine that is paired with a strong hybrid system. The combined output stands at 184 bhp that’s produced at 6000 rpm. At the same time, the engine develops a peak torque of 188 Nm at 4400-5200 rpm, while the electric motor offers an additional boost of 206 Nm.
The powertrain develops a good amount of power and torque to pull this mammoth of an MPV, but if I had to nitpick, I would say the engine does its job well, but it’s not very engaging. And that’s a complaint I had with the Hycross as well.
The Invicto’s suspension is a bit on the softer side, which allows it to take on all the undulations on the road with great ease. Yes, there is a noticeable amount of body roll, but despite that the Invicto feels very stable and the vehicle reacts to the steering inputs quite nicely.
The Maruti Suzuki Invicto is certainly a capable, and well-equipped product. If you can live without ADAS and a few other creature comforts, it certainly offers better value, as you can save around Rs. 2 lakh over the Hycross, however, that comes at the cost of lesser features and tech.
