Maruti Suzuki Launches Invicto MPV: Powerful hybrid, stylish design, and advanced features

PTC News Desk: Maruti Suzuki has introduced the Invicto MPV, priced at Rs 24.79 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom, India). The flagship product comes in two trims - Zeta and Alpha - and offers two seating configurations. Built alongside the Toyota Innova Hycross at Toyota's Bidadi plant, the Invicto is the eighth addition to Maruti Suzuki's Nexa dealership.

Exterior Design:

The Invicto shares most of its design language with the Innova Hycross. It features a slightly different grille, distinctive headlights with Nexa's three-block signature daytime running lamps, and a unique front bumper with faux skid plates. The main difference in profile lies in the design of the 17-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, the Invicto's tail-lights also carry Nexa's three-block design.

Interior and Features:

The Invicto's interior resembles the Innova Hycross, with an all-black cabin complemented by Champagne Gold accents. It offers seven- and eight-seat configurations, and with the third row folded down, it provides a boot space of 239 litres, expandable to 690 litres.

Notable features include a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a panoramic sunroof with ambient lighting, a powered driver's seat, dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and over 50 Suzuki Connect features. Safety features comprise six airbags, ABS, electronic parking brake, stability control, and hill start assist.

Powertrain and Platform:

The Invicto houses a strong-hybrid powertrain with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine coupled to an electric motor, producing a combined output of 184hp. It is paired with an e-CVT transmission and offers an electric-only mode. With a claimed fuel efficiency of 23.24kpl, the Invicto achieves a 0-100kph run in 9.5 seconds. It adopts the Toyota Innova Hycross' TNGA-C 'High' platform with a transversely mounted engine sending power to the front wheels.

Rivals:

The Invicto directly competes with the Toyota Innova Hycross and can be compared to other three-row SUVs like the Mahindra XUV700, Scorpio N, Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, and Tata Safari.

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