Should You Consider The Base-Spec Maruti Invicto Zeta+ Variant?

Modified On Jul 24, 2023 12:14 PM By Tarun for Maruti Invicto

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The Zeta+ is a base variant just for name’s sake, as it comes loaded with several premium features

Maruti Invicto Zeta+

The Maruti Invicto is the costliest and most premium model in the Indian brand’s lineup. Its base-spec Zeta+ variant is priced at Rs 24.79 lakh (ex-showroom), undercutting the top-end Alpha+ variant by Rs 3.63 lakh. While technically an entry-level model, it’s still quite well-equipped. But is it the one that offers the best value for its lofty price tag? Let’s find out.

Variants	Price
Zeta+	Rs 24.79 lakh (7-seater) / Rs 24.84 lakh (8-seater)
Alpha+	Rs 28.42 lakh (7-seater)
Difference	Rs 3.63 lakh

Ex-showroom prices

Why Consider The Zeta+ Variant?

The Invicto Zeta+ does not look much different from the top variant with the LED lighting, alloy wheels and chrome grille, so it certainly looks the part of a premium MPV.

The Zeta+ variant of the Maruti Invicto is adequately equipped with daily-use features. It comes packed with automatic AC, paddle shifters, push-button start/stop, tilt and telescopic adjustment for the steering wheel, 7-inch TFT driver’s display, and an 8-inch touchscreen system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Only the steering wheel and drive selector are wrapped in leather, but the cabin does come with ambient lighting.

Safety is also well taken care of by six airbags, a rear parking camera, and electronic parking brake with auto-hold function.

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Maruti Invicto Tranmission

Importantly, this variant is the only one which gets the option of an eight-seater layout with a split-folding bench seat in the second row. You are also likely to get closer to the hybrid MPV’s claimed economy of around 23kmpl in this specification as its a few kilos lighter than the top-spec model.

Here is a detailed list of all the features you get with the Maruti Invicto Zeta+ :

Highlights	Exterior	Interior	Comfort and Convenience	Infotainment	Safety
	Twin LED headlights with LED DRLs LED taillights Turn indicators on ORVMs 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels	All-black cabin theme with champagne accents Fabric seats Ambient lighting around the roof, cup holders and co-driver’s dashboard Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter Leatherette front armrest with storage Second row individual armrests (7-seater) Side table for captain seats (7-seater) Second row armrest with cup holders (8-seater) Front cup retractable holders with cooling function	Height-adjustable driver seat Auto AC with second and third row AC vents with blower control Second row sunshades Air filter Paddle shifters for Cruise control Keyless entry Push-button start/stop	8-inch touchscreen system Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 7-inch digital driver display 6-speaker music system Connected car tech	Six airbags Reversing camera Electronic parking brake with auto-hold Vehicle stability control Hill-start assist anchorages All-wheel disc brakes Rear wiper and washer
Others	Body coloured outside door handles Shark fin antenna	Front type-A and type-C USB ports 2x type-C USB ports for the second row Front and second row reading lamps Rear cabin lamp Day/night IRVM Captain seats with slide and recline function (7-seater) Bench seats with 60:40 split for the second row (8-seater) 50:50 split for third row seats Chrome inside door handles	Powered ORVMs Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment Boot lamp		Front seatbelt reminder 3-point seatbelts for all passengers ISOFIX child seat
Upgrade to Alpha+ for:	Chrome outside door handles Wheel arch cladding	Leatherette seat upholstery Leather finish for door panels	Panoramic sunroof Powered tailgate 8-way power-adjustable driver seat with memory function Ventilated front seats Dual-zone climate control (first and second row) PM2.5 air filter Remote controls for windows, climate control and ventilated seats	10.1-inch touchscreen system Wireless Apple CarPlay	360-degree camera with guidelines Front and rear parking sensors Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Second and third row seatbelt reminder Rear defogger

Why Skip The Zeta+ Variant?

The base-level Invicto is still short on several niceties compared to the Alpha+ variant. It misses out on a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone AC, ventilated front seats, the bigger 10-inch touchscreen system, a 360-degree camera, and rear parking sensors. For a car that’s priced over Rs 25 lakh (on-road), some of these missing features should have been added to improve the cabin experience.

The price premium of over Rs 3.5 lakh is significant, but if you want the flagship premium experience, you will have to jump to the Invicto Alpha+ trim.

Variants	Verdicts
Zeta+	Consider if your primary requirements are low running costs and a comfortable family MPV. You will have to compromise on features.
Alpha+	Consider if you are looking for a fully loaded experience with fancy features and feel-good elements.