Maruti rolls out Grand Vitara at Rs 13.80-14.80 lakh

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New Delhi, July 5 (UNI) Country's largest carmaker Maruti Udyog Ltd (MUL) today launched its much-awaited sports utility vehicle (SUV) model-- the new Grand Vitara -- priced between Rs 13.80 lakh and Rs 14.80 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

The new vehicle is powered with J series, VIS engine with capacity of 2.0 litre and 1995 CC.

The car's MT model is priced at Rs 13.80 lakh and the high-end model AT at Rs 14.80 lakh.

It is Suzuki's third generation SUV and is among its global strategic models, along with Swift and SX4 and has received good reviews in the advanced markets like Japan, the US and Germany.

''Grant Vitara happens to be our fifth model in less than 12 months. It widens the range of products that Maruti offered. We are reaching out to customers who want an authentic SUV experience, backed by the value and assurance of Maruti Suzuki,'' MUL Managing Director and CEO Jagdish Khattar told reporters here.

He said the new Vitara will not be manufactured at Maruti plants in the country, and is imported from Japan as a completely built unit.

A unique feature of the new Grand Vitara is, 'all time four-mode 4X4', which enables the vehicle to offer better control and authentic SUV experience.

The vehicle also offers a choice of a five-speed manual gearbox and a four-speed automatic gearbox with power mode.

The 16 valves, dual camshaft, drive-by-wire engine produces a maximum power output of 119.5 bhp at 5,500 rpm. The engine has a torque of 170 Nm at 3,500 rpm.

It has large 16-inch tyres, 225 mm wide and a high ground clearance of 200 mm and on the safety parts, it has ABS, EBD and booster with brake assist, dual airbags along with other safety features like seat belt pretentioners and force limiters.

The vehicle is available in an array of nine colours such as pearl white, bluish black pearl, Kashmir blue pearl metallic and shining red pearl among others.

UNI

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