Maruti Suzuki Brezza celebrates 10 years as India's top compact SUV
Maruti Suzuki's Brezza, India's No.1 compact SUV, marks its 10th anniversary, having defined the compact SUV segment since 2016.
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What Happened
Maruti Suzuki India Limited celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Brezza, the country's No.1 compact SUV since its introduction in 2016. The Brezza has established the compact SUV as one of the largest segments in the Indian passenger vehicle industry, consistently ranking among India's top 10 bestselling passenger vehicles for a decade.
“The Brezza story is one that has empowered the SUV era in India. Conceptualised, designed and developed with new-age customer aspirations, the Brezza’s authentic SUV DNA and feature-loaded cabin have constantly redefined customer expectations with each new model launch.”
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of customers consider the Brezza as their predetermined choice
The Brezza won over 28 automotive awards in its first year, including the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2017. It has evolved over two generations, now featuring a 1.5L petrol engine with Progressive Smart Hybrid Technology, advanced safety systems like 6 airbags and Electronic Stability Program, and premium features such as a 360-view camera and electric sunroof.
Why this matters
The Brezza's decade-long leadership shows how compact SUVs have become the largest segment in India's passenger vehicle market, now accounting for 31% of sales.
Terms in This Story
- Compact SUV
- A small sport utility vehicle, typically with a car-like platform but elevated ground clearance and SUV styling.
- ICOTY
- Indian Car of the Year, an annual award for the best car launched in India.
- ESP
- Electronic Stability Program, a safety system that helps prevent skidding and loss of control.
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