Now that the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza has been launched, we
compare it to the outgoing model to see what has been changed and what new features to it. We also
see how the update has affected vehicle pricing.
When wetalk about compact SUVs, there are many models to
choose from. Almost every mainstream manufacturer in India has a player in this
highly demanded sought-after SUVs segment. Maruti Suzuki was a little late to
the party with the Vitara Brezza, but that didn't stop them from quickly rising
to the top of the sales charts and leading the race. In the month of July, we
got the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza which not only got new updates but also got a
change in the product name. Maruti Suzuki hopes that the buyer of the older car
will have more technology and features while promising more efficiency. With
the new update, the product is no longer called Vitara Brezza, the name Vitara
has been removed, it is now just known as only Brezza. So besides the name of
the brand , what else has changed?
2022 Maruti Brezza is offered with 1.5 liter mild hybrid
powertrain
Maruti Suzuki was hugely successful with its first subcompact
SUV space with the Vitara Brezza. Now, in order to continue the trend, the
automaker has introduced the second generation model. The new Maruti Suzuki
Brezza gets a significant re-styling fresh design as well as an all-new
interior. We tested the petrol automatic version to find out how smooth and
other changes includes that made it better, premium, features rich from previous
one.
Exteriors
The car has a rough SUV
attitude. You can easily
recognize the new Brezza by its sharper styling and tougher stance. The front
gets a new hood and a new dual-LED headlight setup along with a larger grille
in grey. Thicker trim and new 16-inch alloy wheels are the main changes on the
sides, while slim LED taillights freshen up the rear styling.
Interiors
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The interiors are much better quality. The interiors are now
much more premium and offer better quality as well. We like the new brown-and-black
two-tone upholstery and silver trim that runs across the entire dashboard. Even
the doors are heavier now. Elsewhere, there's a new touchscreen infotainment
system and a redesigned center console. There are digital-analog dials with a
larger center screen along with a head-up display.
Space
The Brezza continues to be the most spacious SUV in its
class thanks to a more spacious cabin as well as a wider rear seat. Despite the
small transmission tunnel, three passengers can easily fit in the back, and the
presence of rear AC vents is welcome. Storage space is plentiful, but its
328-litre boot is slightly smaller than its rivals.
Features
From a 360-degree camera to a head-up display
The equipment list is now built with class leading with the
addition of several new features. The new Brezza has a 9.0-inch touch screen,
an electronic sunroof, a 360-degree camera and a head-up display. There is also
connected car technology, wireless charging, ambient lighting, automatic air
conditioning or the Arkamys audio system. In terms of safety, it will get ESC
and six airbags.
Performance
The automatic transmission is smooth
The 2022 Brezza continues with a single petrol powertrain,
which is a 1.5-liter mild hybrid unit with 103 hp/137 Nm. In addition to the
standard 5-speed manual transmission, there is now a 6-speed torque converter
automatic with paddle shifters. The engine is smooth and refined at low speeds,
while the automatic transmission further eases the driving experience. This
means it lacks the muscular mid-range associated with turbo petrols.
Ride quality
The car has excellent ground clearance
The durable suspension is another highlight and the
excellent ground clearance makes it better suited to our roads. Handling is
neutral at best, but the steering is better than the previous Brezza, although
it's still too light. As for fuel consumption, we got an excellent 13-14km/l
for the automatic version with combined city and highway driving.
Is it worth your money?
The range-topping petrol automatic version, as tested here,
is priced at Rs. 13.96 lakh (ex-showroom) and is the biggest drawback of the
car. It's too expensive and also more expensive than rivals with turbo petrol
engines. However, the extended equipment list and space on offer somewhat
justify the price, and overall it's still a solid buy.
2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza: New vs Old Comparison
Now that the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza has been launched, we
compare it to the outgoing model to see what has changed and what new features
it has. We also see how the update has affected vehicle pricing.
2022 Maruti
Suzuki Brezza New vs Old: Exterior Design
The 2022
iteration of the Brezza gets a lot of cosmetic changes, including a new front
grille. It can be seen that the chrome grille has been changed. Now you have a
black element in the middle with some chrome accents on top. The headlight
assembly has also been slightly redesigned to blend well with the grille. It
houses LED projector headlights that now have a built-in follow me home
feature. Lowered, the LED fog lights embedded in the bumper are also more
compact than before and there is no longer a separate cover around them.
There's a new bumper and faux skid plates that give the Brezza a rugged look.
The wheel
size remains the same at 16 inches, but the cast design is much more modern.
You can also see a more prominent black cladding running across the bottom end
of the new model. At the rear, there's a new, sleeker LED tail lamp that looks
a lot better than the boxy cluster in the old Brezza. The chrome element has been moved further down and the chrome
element is no longer there. Instead, the Brezza branding is stamped on the
tailgate itself, similar to many other vehicles on the market today.
2022 Maruti
Suzuki Brezza New vs Old: Dimensions 2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza Maruti Suzuki
Vitara Brezza (Old) Length 3995 mm 3995 mm Width 1790 mm 1790 mm Height 1685 mm
1640 mm Wheelbase 25020 mm New Suzuki Brezza 25020 mm v20 mm
There is no
massive change in the overall size and dimensions of the Vitara Brezza and
Brezza. The new model has a height of 1685 mm, which is 45 mm higher than the
old model, which stood at 1640 mm. Even the 2500mm wheelbase and 3995mm length
are similar for the old and new models. You will be able to store the same
amount of luggage in the 328. Even the luggage compartment of both vehicles is
identical at 328 liters.
While the
Vitara Brezza used to come with a predominantly black interior, the new Brezza
also has a two-tone variant. To further enhance the ambience of the cabin,
Maruti Suzuki has even equipped it with ambient lighting. There's a new
flat-bottomed steering wheel that looks sharper, and a redesigned semi-digital
instrument cluster just behind it. The 7-inch SmartPlay Studio infotainment
unit is replaced by a larger 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ screen, and you also get
next-generation Suzuki Connect features. One thing you had in the old Brezza
but won't fit in the new one is the passenger side overhead storage box.
With the 2022
new update, Maruti Suzuki has now finally given the Brezza an electronic
sunroof feature in it. On the back, you now have AC vents and two charging
points below them – one is a Type A port while the other is a Type C. This
greatly enhances the rear seat experience. Overall, Maruti Suzuki has worked to
make the cabin of the 2022 Brezza look and feel like a more premium, fresh, more
space than the previous model.
2022 Maruti
Suzuki Brezza New vs Old: Safety
This is a key
area where Maruti Suzuki has taken giant leaps with the Brezza 2022. The SUV
now gets many more safety features like a 360-degree camera and a head up
display. The older Vitara Brezza came with two airbags even in top trims, but
this number has now been increased to six. However, you'll have to opt for the
top-spec ZXi+ to get six airbags, while the trims below that get just two. In
addition, the newer Brezza also has Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Hill
Start Assist as standard equipment.
2022 Maruti
Suzuki Brezza New vs Old: Powertrain and Mileage 2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza (Old) Engine 1.5L K15C, Four-Cylinder, NA-Petrol
1.5L K15B, Four-Cylinder, NA-Petrol Power 10,6000 rpm 103 hp at 6000 rpm.
Torque 136.8 Nm at 4400 rpm. 138 Nm at 4400 rpm. Transmission 5 Speed MT / 6
Speed AT 5 Speed MT / 4 Speed AT 2022 Old Engine Maruti Suzuki Brezza New
Specs
Technically,
the Brezza will get a new engine with the 2022 update, but it's not drastically
different. You still have the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated
petrol engine, but now it has dual-flow technology. Compared to the K15B engine
of the previous model, the newer K15C engine is more economical, but has a
little less power and torque. To be precise, power is down by 2bhp, while
torque is down by 1.2Nm. While you may not notice the missing ponies as much,
you will certainly appreciate the improved mileage. The old models had a
claimed mileage of 18.76 kmpl, the new one boasts a maximum mileage of 20.15
kmpl.
In addition,
there is also a new gearbox option. Maruti Suzuki has replaced the previous 4-speed
torque converter with a new 6-speed automatic transmission. You can even play
around a bit more with this new automatic transmission thanks to the presence
of paddle shifters. In case you opt for the manual version, you'll be greeted
by the same old five-speed unit from the previous iteration.
2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza New Vs Old: Price
Variant Manual Automatic LXi Rs 7,99,000 – VXi Rs 9,46,500 Rs 10,96,500 ZXi Rs
10,86,500 Rs 12,36,500 Rs 12,36,500 To2,510,000 To2,250,000 ,2100 To1211002 VXi
Rs 9,46,500 Rs 10,96,500 ,30,000 Rs 13,80,000 ZXi+ Dual Tone Rs 12,46,000 Rs
13,96,000 All prices ex-showroomApart from the obvious change of dropping the
'Vitara' name from its moniker, it comes with evolutionary styling and new kit
on board. Is all that enough to keep the Brezza crown under 4 meters.
