Hey friends! Hope you’re all doing great. Today I’m going to tell you about something truly exciting — the Maruti Escudo (also known as the Maruti Escudo Victoris). I’ll try to keep things simple, as if we’re just chatting over tea. I’ll cover what this car is, why it might interest you, its features, price in our town, and how it stacks up. Let’s dive in.
What is the Maruti Escudo / Victoris?
So brother, here’s the story: The Maruti Escudo (or Victoris) is a brand-new mid-size SUV from Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.. It’s built to slot between the smaller SUV models and the larger ones in Maruti’s lineup. According to reports, Maruti is aiming this at people who want something more spacious than a compact SUV but don’t want full heavy-duty cost of a large one.
What makes it interesting is that the car is being sold through the Arena dealership channel (rather than only premium Nexa), meaning Maruti Escudo wants to reach a wider audience.
And yes — do you know it’s very special or unique? Because it brings in features and tech that Maruti hasn’t offered at this scale before. I’ll talk those in just a bit.
Price in our town (Patna / Bihar) and what to expect
Okay bro, let’s talk money. Maruti Escudo In India the ex-showroom price starts from around ₹10.50 lakh and goes up to near ₹19.99 lakh for top variants. CarDekho+2Autocar India+2
Earlier reports expected it to start from about ₹9.7 lakh.
Now, for our town (Patna / Bihar) you’ll need to add local tax, registration, insurance. So the on-road price might be higher. If base model ex-showroom is ₹10.50 lakh, on-road might land in ₹11.50-12.50 lakh range for base variant here, maybe more depending on state tax and variant. For higher variants, maybe ₹15-20 lakh+ on-road.
So if you’re thinking “Can I buy this?”, yes you can — but choose variant wisely and check the waiting period and extras.
Why this SUV might interest you
Brother, there are some strong reasons to consider this car. Let me list what caught my eye.
Roominess & space
Compared to smaller SUVs, the Maruti Escudo/Victoris offers more length, width, maybe better interior space. Reports say length is about 4,360 mm, width about 1,795 mm. Maruti Suzuki+1 So if you have family, or you often carry luggage, or you want comfort, this helps.
Features & tech
Here’s where it gets exciting:
- It’s the first Maruti model to get Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) in India (things like automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, adaptive cruise) which is quite rare in this price band.
- It offers different powertrains: petrol, strong hybrid, and CNG. So you can pick what suits you.
- It includes premium touches: 64-colour ambient lighting, large digital instrument cluster, big infotainment screen, premium audio system.
- Safety rating is strong: It has gained a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP for adult and child occupant protection.
Style & design
It borrows design cues from Maruti’s larger SUV (the Grand Vitara) but is tweaked to be more urban-friendly. The stance is bold which helps when you drive around town or on national highway.
What I personally like (my point of view)
As someone imagining owning this:
I like that in our everyday roads – city traffic in Patna, uneven surfaces, long drives to neighbouring cities – you want a car that is comfortable, has good visibility, and yet is not too bulky. The Maruti Escudo/Victoris seems to balance that.
Maruti Escudo Also the feature list means you get a “premium” feel even though you’re buying from Maruti’s Arena channel (which usually sells less expensive models). For someone wanting a step-up, this makes sense.
Another thing: If you keep the car for 5-7 years, having features like hybrid or CNG option may help with running cost (fuel economy) especially when fuel prices go up.
What to consider / drawbacks
Of course, no car is perfect. Some things to check:
- Waiting period: New models often have long waits (weeks or months) depending on colour/variant.
- On‐road cost: High variants will cost more. Maintenance, tyres, insurance also cost more.
- Do you need all features? If you pick base variant maybe you give up some niceties.
- Fuel economy: Hybrid and Maruti Escudo CNG help, but real-world figures may differ from lab claims.
- Road conditions: While built for India, bigger car means tighter manoeuvring in narrow lanes or crowded parking.
How it compares with rivals
Let’s see how it stacks up against some cars in the similar segment (mid-size SUVs in India):
- A big rival is the Hyundai Creta, also the Kia Seltos. Reports mention the Victoris is priced slightly lower than some of these rivals in certain variants.
- Compared to Maruti’s own Grand Vitara (which is in Nexa network and likely more expensive) this car gives you a more affordable alternative but still good space and features.
- So if your budget is around ₹11-15 lakh, this car becomes a strong choice vs others.
Colours available & variants
Brother, you have colour choices. Some of the names mentioned: Eternal Blue, Sizzling Red, Mystic Green, Bluish Black, Splendid Silver, Magma Grey, Pearl Arctic White. Some dual-tone roof variants too.
Variants: From base LXI, VXI, ZXI, ZXI(O), ZXI+ etc. Multiple fuel and transmission options.
Running cost & economy
Because you asked simply: If you pick petrol/mild-hybrid you’ll likely get decent fuel efficiency (maybe 20+ km/l or more in good driving conditions). The hybrid version improves further. Reports: for petrol CNG version 27.02 km/kg. Maruti Suzuki
Maintenance wise: Maruti has wide service network (which is good for Patna/Bihar). So servicing should be easier.
My suggestion if you’re considering one
Here’s what I’d do if I were you:
- Go to a Maruti Arena showroom in Patna and check the Escudo/Victoris in person. Check how big it feels for your family.
- Pick the fuel type you use most: if you drive a lot on highways maybe hybrid; if city mostly maybe petrol/CNG.
- Choose a variant that gives features you want and yet fits your budget. For example if you don’t need premium audio or AWD maybe skip those.
- Check on-road price for Patna: talk to dealer, get quote including taxes, insurance.
- Check waiting period and check availability of your colour choice.
- Do a test drive. Feel the ride quality, comfort, visibility around town/parking.
- If budget is tight, compare with slightly smaller (cheaper) SUV and see if the extra cost is worth it.
Final thoughts
So summarizing: The Maruti Escudo / Victoris is a very promising mid-size SUV from Maruti Escudo. It offers good space, modern tech, safety features, strong value for money (especially compared to rivals). If you’re looking for a car that is “step up” from compact SUV and want something future-ready, this could be it. On the flip side you must ensure the cost fits your budget, service logistics work for you, and you pick the right variant.
In our town (Patna / Bihar) expect on-road price slightly higher than ex-showroom, but still quite competitive. If you have the budget and want something that stands out yet reliable, this is worth a look.
Hope this helps you understand the car and decide whether it fits your needs. If you like, I can check waiting period in Patna, dealership offers, or detailed specs for each variant for you. Interested?
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FAQs
1. What is the starting price of the Maruti Escudo/Victoris?
The ex-showroom starting price is around ₹10.50 lakh in India. On-road in Patna will be higher due to taxes and registration.
2. Which fuel options are available?
You have petrol/mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, and CNG options.
3. Is this car safe?
Yes, it has achieved a 5-star rating under Bharat NCAP for both adult and child occupant protection.
4. What kind of features does it offer?
It offers advanced driver assistance (ADAS Level-2), large digital displays, premium audio, ambient lighting, CNG under-floor tank (in CNG version) and more.
5. Should you buy this car now?
If your budget allows, yes it’s a strong contender. But check the waiting period, cost of insurance/maintenance, and choose variant carefully. Also test drive to ensure it suits your driving style and parking/road situation in Patna.
