Engineering:Suzuki Vitara Brezza
Suzuki Vitara Brezza (YF) | |
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![]() 2016 Suzuki Vitara Brezza ZDi+ (YFB1S, pre-facelift) | |
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Manufacturer | Suzuki |
Also called | Toyota Urban Cruiser (2020–present) |
Production | 2016–present |
Assembly | India: Gurgaon (Maruti Suzuki) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Suzuki Global C platform[1] |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
Length | 3,995 mm (157.3 in) |
Width | 1,790 mm (70.5 in) |
Height | 1,640 mm (64.6 in) |
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The Suzuki Vitara Brezza is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Suzuki. It was unveiled at the 13th Auto Expo in 2016. It is the company's first attempt in the subcompact crossover segment and their fourth attempt in the SUV market after the Gypsy, Grand Vitara and SX4 S-Cross. The Brezza is the first Suzuki-branded car which was fully designed in India. It is based on the Maruti XA Alpha, a concept car first unveiled in 2012.[2] It is also marketed by Toyota as the Toyota Urban Cruiser since 2020.
Engines
From 2016 to 2020, the Vitara Brezza is powered by a 1.3 L D13A four-cylinder turbodiesel engine which produces 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS) and 200 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automated manual transmission.[3] The fuel economy is stated at 24.29 km/L (68.6 mpg‑imp; 57.1 mpg‑US).
Since 2020, the turbodiesel engine option has been replaced by a 1.5 L K15B four-cylinder petrol engine option which produces 77 kW (103 hp; 105 PS) and 138 N⋅m (102 lb⋅ft) of torque. The petrol engine is mated to a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, both is equipped with SHVS mild hybrid system. The fuel economy is stated at 17.03 km/L (48.1 mpg‑imp; 40.1 mpg‑US) for manual transmission option and 18.76 km/L (53.0 mpg‑imp; 44.1 mpg‑US) for automatic transmission option.[4][5]
Toyota Urban Cruiser (K15B)
The facelifted Vitara Brezza is sold by Toyota through its Indian subsidiary Toyota Kirloskar Motor as the Toyota Urban Cruiser, which was launched on 22 August 2020.[6][7] The "Urban Cruiser" nameplate was previously used for the twin version of the Japanese market XP110 series Toyota Ist that was sold in Europe between 2008 and 2014. The vehicle was also introduced in South Africa in March 2021.[8]
Safety
Global NCAP[9][10] | |
Overall stars | |
Adult occupant | 12.51/17.00 |
Child occupant | 17.93/49.00 |
Awards
In 2017, the Vitara Brezza was named as the Indian Car of the Year.[11]
Sales
Year | India | |
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Vitara Brezza | Urban Cruiser | |
2016 | 85,168[12] | |
2017 | 140,945[13] | |
2018 | 155,466[14] | |
2019 | 131,732[15] | |
2020 | 83,666[16] | 7,600[17] |
References
- ↑ "All you need to know about Maruti Vitara Brezza". https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/auto/all-you-need-to-know-about-maruti-vitara-brezza/built-on-the-suzuki-global-c-platform/slideshow/51038614.cms.
- ↑ "Brezza to Creta: What these SUVs looked like when they were concepts". 27 December 2018. https://www.cartoq.com/maruti-brezza-hyundai-creta-concept-production/.
- ↑ "Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza launched in India". CarKhabri.com. http://www.carkhabri.com/carnews/msil-launches-vitara-brezza-priced-rs-699-lakh-ex-showroom-new-delhi.
- ↑ https://www.autocarindia.com/news/auto-expo-2020-maruti-suzuki-vitara-brezza-petrol-unveiled-416018
- ↑ "Auto Expo 2016: Upcoming New Cars That May Be Showcased" (in en). https://carandbike.com/news/auto-expo-2016-list-of-upcoming-new-cars-that-will-be-showcased-1259388.
- ↑ https://paultan.org/2020/08/25/2020-toyota-urban-cruiser-debuts-in-india/
- ↑ "Toyota Urban Cruiser bookings commence on August 22". https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/toyota-urban-cruiser-bookings-commence-on-august-22-418373.
- ↑ Staff Writer. "Toyota launches Urban Cruiser for under R250,000 in South Africa" (in en-US). https://businesstech.co.za/news/motoring/473856/toyota-launches-urban-cruiser-for-under-r250000-in-south-africa/.
- ↑ "Suzuki Maruti Vitara Brezza – 2 Airbags". Global NCAP. 27 September 2018. http://www.globalncap.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Suzuki-Vitara.pdf. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ↑ "Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza achieves impressive four stars (video)". Global NCAP. 27 September 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EFQpNaJNzE&feature=youtu.be. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ↑ "Vitara Brezza wins ICOTY 2017" (in en). @businessline. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/auto-focus/vitara-brezza-wins-icoty-2017/article9440702.ece.
- ↑ M, Surendhar (2017-01-21). "Top 15 Most Sold Cars of 2016" (in en-US). https://gaadiwaadi.com/top-15-selling-cars-of-2016-491267/.
- ↑ "Top 10 bestselling cars of 2017: Alto on 13-year high, Brezza, Baleno biggest movers". https://www.businesstoday.in/sectors/auto/top-10-bestselling-cars-of-2017-alto-on-13-year-high-brezza-baleno-biggest-movers/story/267520.html.
- ↑ "Highest selling cars of India in 2018" (in en). 2019-01-20. https://www.carwale.com/news/highest-selling-cars-of-india-in-2018/.
- ↑ M, Surendhar (2020-01-07). "Top 10 Best Selling Cars Of 2019, Dzire On Top - January To December" (in en-US). https://gaadiwaadi.com/top-10-most-sold-cars-in-2019-maruti-dzire-beats-alto-again-for-top-spot/.
- ↑ "Top Selling Cars in India for 2020!" (in en). 2021-02-01. https://www.autopunditz.com/top-selling-cars-in-india-for-2020/.
- ↑ "OEMwise & Modelwise Car Sales Figures for Calendar Year 2020" (in en). 2021-02-23. https://www.autopunditz.com/post/oemwise-modelwise-car-sales-figures-for-calendar-year-2020.
External links
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