Should You Pay The Premium For The Top-end Maruti Grand Vitara Alpha?
The only variant with the option of all-wheel drive, a rarity in compact SUVs
The Grand Vitara is Maruti’s long-awaited entry into the premium compact SUV space. The fully loaded Alpha variant represents the best that the carmaker has to offer. Let’s see if this is the right one for you.
Variant |
MT |
AT |
Alpha |
Rs 15.39 lakh |
Rs 16.89 lakh |
Alpha AWD |
Rs 16.89 lakh |
N.A. |
Difference |
Rs 1.5 lakh |
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Why consider the Grand Vitara Alpha variant?
The Grand Vitara Alpha trim is fully loaded with all the new premium features that Maruti has started offering in 2022. It comes with a panoramic sunroof, nine-inch infotainment system, soft-touch materials and leatherette upholstery. The safety kit includes a 360-degree view monitor, six airbags, hill-hold assist and rear washer and wiper.
It is also the only variant that comes with the option of all-wheel drive with the manual transmission. That variant further adds driving modes and hill-start assist.
Here are the features on offer:
Exterior |
Interior |
Comfort and convenience |
Infotainment |
Safety |
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Alpha+ Strong-hybrid variant
Variant |
Prices |
Alpha AT |
Rs 16.89 lakh |
Alpha+ Hybrid e-CVT |
Rs 19.49 lakh |
Difference |
Rs 2.6 lakh |
For a hefty premium of Rs 2.6 lakh, you can have the top-spec Alpha variant of the Maruti Grand Vitara with the new strong-hybrid powertrain.
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Why consider the Alpha+ hybrid variant?
If you want the very best of the Maruti Grand Vitara, you need to consider the Alpha+ with the self-charging hybrid variant. Not only does it offer significantly more fuel economy, it also comes with the ventilated front seats, head-up display, wireless charging pad and seven-inch digital driver’s display.
What’s missing in the Grand Vitara Alpha variant?
The top-spec Grand Vitara, as well equipped as it is, could have offered more value for the highest price tag in the segment. More premium features as offered by rivals could have been included, such as a power-adjustable driver seat or a premium sound system. We would have also liked to see more visual distinction to highlight the nature of the strong-hybrid variants with different alloy wheels or maybe a unique paint option.
It is too basic to recommend, but acts as an affordable entry-point to the compact SUV segment. |
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The true entry-level option on a strict budget, only consider it with the automatic transmission. |
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With the strong hybrid powertrain, it is our recommended variant for its premium features and fuel economy. |
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To truly experience all its premium features, you’ll have to pay the premium for the strong hybrid powertrain. Can be considered for its AWD option as well. |
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