The Brezza is India’s most popular compact SUV. It was first introduced there in 2016 with an upgraded model that arrived in 2020. It has since accounted for 23% of its segment share and 11% of all SUV sales in the country, across all categories. To date, Suzuki has sold over 600,000 Vitara Brezza models.
On the inside, there's a 7" touch screen infotainment system, which is standard across the range and which forms the centrepiece of the dashboard.
The system is fitted as standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and it will display the image from the reverse camera when engaged. Bluetooth, auxiliary input and a USB port are also standard, while all models allow the driver hands-free control of the system and the phone interface from the steering wheel buttons or voice command system.
The infotainment system also displays vehicle information and alerts, including low fuel, and door ajar alert.
All models are also equipped with automatic climate control, electric windows all-round, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, rear parking sensors, remote central locking and a rear armrest with integrated cup holders as standard across the range.
The Brezza has the same wheelbase as the flagship Vitara at 2,500mm, but it is shorter by 180mm and by wider (15 mm), and rides higher off the ground - 198mm vs 185mm - than its sibling.
Both the GL and GLX ride on 16” wheels, but in the case of the more luxurious GLX, the wheel width grows from 205mm to 215mm. The GL is fitted with steel wheels with silver wheel caps and the GLX is fitted with diamond-cut and polished alloy wheels as standard.
From the front, there's a near-solid chrome grille that stretches from end-to-end between the front lights and visually underlines the vehicle’s wide stance.
The front lights are finished with a chrome brow and LED daytime running lights, which are light guides on the GL and pure LEDs on the GLX to accompany the automatic projector main LED headlamps.
All models, regardless of their colour, have a darkened A-pillar and a black insert on the C-pillar to create a visual break between the body and the roof.
The active safety systems include ABS brakes with emergency brake-force distribution and brake-assistance, airbags for the driver and front passenger, pre-tensioners and force limiters on all seatbelts and Isofix-mountings for child seats.
All models also have a high-mounted LED stop lamp, a rear window-demister and a rear wiper with an integrated washer as standard.
Lastly, the vehicle's security is cared for with the fitment of an alarm system and immobiliser on all models.
The Vitara Brezza range will be fitted with Suzuki’s K15B engine that also serves in models such as the Jimny, Ertiga and Ciaz. This engine has multi-point fuel injection and four valves per cylinder for greater efficiency and smooth power delivery across the engine range.
In this model, the K15B-engine is engineered to deliver a solid 77kW at 6,000rpm and 138Nm of torque at 4,400rpm. Power is delivered to the front wheels via a five-speed manual or new four-speed automatic transmission.
With the Vitara Brezza’s automatic transmission, fourth gear is considered an overdrive gear and can be disabled with a gear-mounted switch.
The Vitara Brezza has an electrically assisted rack and pinion steering system and is equipped with a McPherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Suziki is offering the new model in six solid and three two-tone colour options.
The standard solid colours include Pearl Arctic White, Premium Silver, Granite Grey, and a very striking Autumn Orange. Owners of the GL specification level can also choose Sizzling Red or Torque Blue.
For buyers who opt for the GLX, there is also a choice of three two-tone colour options. It includes Sizzling Red with a Midnight Black roof, Granite Grey with an Autumn Orange roof and Torque Blue with a Midnight Black roof.
Buyers will be able to choose the Vitara Brezza 1.5 GL or the Vitara Brezza 1.5 GLX with the choice of manual or automatic. The Suzuki Vitara Brezza has a class-leading 4-year/60,000 km service plan and a five-year or 200,000 km promotional mechanical warranty.
