Maruti Suzuki Invicto Review: The 30 Lakh Maruti

The Maruti Suzuki Invicto is essentially a Toyota Innova Hycross with a different grille. And that is the highest compliment you can pay it. It marks Maruti’s entry into the premium realm ($35,000+ segment).

📊 Key Specifications

Feature Specification
Engine 2.0L Strong Hybrid Petrol
System Power 186 PS (Combined)
Torque 188 Nm (Engine) + 206 Nm (Motor)
Transmission e-CVT
0-100 kmph 9.5 Seconds
Mileage 23.24 kmpl (Claimed)

🛋️ The Ultimate Chauffeur Car

  • Comfort: The captain seats in the middle row are throne-like. There is acres of legroom, thanks to the massive wheelbase.
  • Ride Quality: Since it is a monocoque (TNGA-C platform) unlike the ladder-frame Crysta, it rides flat and boasts car-like handling. Body roll is minimal for a van this size. You don’t get that “boat-like” motion of the old Innova.

🔋 Performance & Efficiency

It comes only with the 2.0L Strong Hybrid powertrain (Maruti skipped the non-hybrid petrol).

  • Responsiveness: The electric motor torque makes it surprisingly sprightly. Overtaking is effortless.
  • Efficiency: A massive 7-seater returning 18-20 kmpl in the city seems impossible, but the Invicto does it. This is why diesel is no longer missed.

🆚 Invicto vs Innova Hycross

Why buy the Invicto over the Hycross?

  1. Availability: The Hycross has a waiting period of over a year. You might get an Invicto in a month.
  2. Price: It is cheaper.
  3. Missing Features: To lower the price, Maruti removed ADAS, Ottoman (Powered) rear seats, and the JBL sound system. If you can live without these, the Invicto is a steal.

🏁 Verdict

Pros Cons
✅ Innova-levels of space and comfort ❌ Misses out on ADAS and Ottoman seats
✅ incredible mileage for a 7-seater ❌ Interior plastics feel hard/scratchy for a 30L car
✅ Faster delivery than Toyota ❌ No physical buttons for volume (touch only)

The Verdict: If you want the best family hauler in India and don’t care about the badge on the steering wheel, the Invicto is a brilliant buy.