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Maruti Suzuki Invicto Hybrid Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

In this 2023 Maruti Suzuki Invicto petrol hybrid variants explained article, we'll find out which variant you should buy based on ex-showroom prices and variant-wise features. We'll also compare its engine specs, mileage, dimensions and ground clearance against other petrol-powered D-segment 3-row SUVs and MPVs like MG Hector Plus, Toyota Innova Hycross, Mahindra XUV700 7-seat and Scorpio N.

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Maruti Suzuki Invicto Petrol Hybrid?

The pros or advantages of Maruti Suzuki Invicto hybrid are:

  • Extremely fuel efficient hybrid petrol engine with a 23.24kmpl official mileage figure
  • Higher variants are fairly loaded with features like LED headlamps, utility tray in 2nd row, 2-zone auto AC, panoramic sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, power driver seat, power tail gate and ventilated front seats
  • Strong road presence with its large dimensions, styling and proportions deserving of the SUV tag while offering a practical and spacious cabin like an MPV
  • Maruti Suzuki’s wide service network and ease of maintenance
  • Having Toyota’s experience making fuel-efficient and reliable hybrid powertrains is a solid plus in Invicto’s favour

The Maruti Invicto hybrid petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

  • No manual transmission in any variant
  • No diesel engine option
  • No ADAS features even in the top model
  • Base variant doesn’t get features like ventilated front and 2nd row seats, TPMS, rear defogger, front and rear parking sensors and 360-degree camera
  • Even the top variant doesn’t get features like wireless Android Auto, 2nd row seat ventilation, powered front passenger seat and calf support/ottoman for 2nd row captain seats

What Is The Price Of Maruti Suzuki Invicto Petrol-Hybrid Variants?

The Maruti Invicto is only available with a 2.0L hybrid petrol-automatic powertrain in 2 variants. The Zeta Plus variant is available with 7-seater and 8-seater variants. The 7-seat Zeta variant with the captain seats in the 2nd row costs Rs. 24.79 lakh. The 8-seat variant with the bench seat costs Rs. 5,000 more. The higher Alpha Plus variant costs Rs. 28.42 lakh, which is Rs. 3.63 lakh more than the base trim.

MARUTI SUZUKI INVICTO

EX-SHOWROOM PRICE | JULY 2023

Variant

Hybrid Petrol-Auto

Zeta Plus 7S

Rs. 24,79,000

Zeta Plus 8S

Rs. 24,84,000

Alpha Plus 7S

Rs. 28,42,000

Maruti Suzuki Invicto Hybrid Zeta Plus - Base Model Standard Features

The base model of the Invicto hybrid costs Rs. 24.79 lakh if you get it with the captain chairs in the second seat with a 7-seat configuration. If you want the 8-seat layout with a bench seat in the 2nd row, then it’ll cost you Rs. 5,000 more as it carries an ex-showroom price of Rs. 24.84 lakh.

The Invicto’s Zeta Plus variant has the following safety and infotainment features:

MARUTI SUZUKI INVICTO ZETA PLUS

BASE MODEL STANDARD FEATURES

Safety

Infotainment

Std. safety features

Day/night inside mirror

8-inch touchscreen

Rear disc brakes

Electronic stability control

6x speakers

2x front side thorax airbags

hill start assist

Wired Apple Carplay

2x curtain airbags

Electronic parking brake w/ auto hold

Wired Android Auto

Front seat belt pretensioner & force limiter

ISOFIX

USB, Bluetooth

LED reflector headlamps

Rear parking camera

Steering-mounted controls

Rear wiper & washer

Speed-sensing auto door lock

Connected car tech

Remote central locking

All 3-point seatbelts

Smartwatch connectivity

   

Alexa integration

In terms of functional and style features, it gets the following features as standard:

MARUTI SUZUKI INVICTO ZETA PLUS

BASE MODEL STANDARD FEATURES

Functional

Style

Power mirrors

Drive modes (eco, normal, power)

17-inch machined alloy wheels

Power folding mirrors w/ auto fold

2nd, 3rd row AC vents

LED tail lights

2nd row utility tray (7S only)

2nd row captain seats w/ armrests

Outside mirrors w/ turn indicators

50-50 split reclining third row

60-40 split 2nd row seats (8S)

Body-coloured outside mirrors

All adjustable headrests

2nd row slide & recline

Integrated rear spoiler

1x front USB-A &

1x front USB-C

2nd row centre armrest with cup holders (8 seater)

Body-coloured door handles

2x 2nd row USB-C ports

Front seat back pockets

LED DRLs

Laminated windows

Tilt & telescopic steering

Chrome inside door handles

Front 12v power outlet

All power windows

Ambient lighting with variable illumination

Front seatbelt height adjuster

All windows one-touch up-down

7-inch full-colour LCD instrument cluster

Height-adjustable driver seat

Bottle holder (all rows)

Shark fin antenna

Front armrest w/ storage

Keyless entry w/ push-button start/stop

Chrome exterior detailing

2x air-cooled cup holders

Illuminated front cupholders

All black interiors with gold accents

2nd row window curtains

Cruise control

Fabric upholstery

Auto AC

Luggage lamp & power outlet

Soft-touch dashboard

Paddle shifters

2x vanity mirrors w/ lamps

Leather-wrapped steering & gear knob

Auto headlamps

Luggage board for flat floor

LED front indicators

Reading lamps

EV mode

Chrome grille

For a car of this size and price point, we wish it also offered the following features:

  • TPMS
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • 360-degree camera (must-have for a big car like Invicto; moreover, even the much smaller Baleno gets this feature)
  • Ventilated 1st and 2nd row seats
  • Rear defogger
  • Panoramic sunroof

Considering that it costs almost Rs. 25.0 lakh (ex-showroom), it gets enough features to feel almost complete. Moreover, in terms of value for money, it beats the higher Alpha Plus variant also. So, it’s suitable for most buyers. If you want it with the 8-seat configuration, then the Zeta Plus is your only option.

Maruti Invicto Hybrid Zeta Plus Vs Alpha Plus Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Alpha Plus variant costs Rs. 28.42 lakh (ex-showroom), which is Rs. 3.63 lakh more than the base Zeta Plus model with 7 seats. This variant is not available with a bench in the 2nd row.

MARUTI SUZUKI INVICTO ZETA PLUS vs ALPHA PLUS | PRICE COMPARISON

 

Zeta Plus 

Difference

Alpha Plus 

7-seat

Rs. 24,79,000

Rs. 3,63,000

Rs. 28,42,000

Difference

Rs. 5,000

 

-

8-seat

Rs. 24,84,000

-

-

In the Invicto’s top model, you will get the following safety and style features:

MARUTI SUZUKI INVICTO ALPHA PLUS

FEATURES OVER ZETA PLUS

Safety

Style

Seatbelt reminder for 2nd, 3rd row seats

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Panoramic sunroof

Anti-theft security system

Front parking sensors

Chrome door handles

Rear defogger

Rear parking sensors

Leather upholstery

Auto-dimming inside mirror

360 view camera

Soft touch door trim (front)

For infotainment and functional purposes, you get the following features in the Invicto top model:

MARUTI SUZUKI INVICTO ALPHA PLUS

FEATURES OVER ZETA PLUS

Infotainment

Functional

Wireless Apple Carplay

Wheel arch cladding

Ventilated front seats

Larger 10.1-inch touchscreen

2-zone auto AC (front and rear)

8-way powered driver seat w/ memory

Remote AC on/off

Powered tailgate

Air purifier

Remote seat ventilation on/off

Outside mirror w/ welcome light

Heat-resistant front windshield with acoustic insulation

Remote power window close

Front wipers with timer function

 

Even in the loaded Alpha Plus variant of the Invicto, you may miss the following features:

  • 2nd row seat ventilation
  • Wireless Android Auto
  • Powered front passenger seat
  • Calf support/ottoman in 2nd row seats
  • ADAS features

Although it doesn’t completely justify the incremental asking price for the additional features and doesn’t get a few features we wish it had, the Alpha Plus variant earns our top recommendation. It will offer a good ownership experience and isn’t absurdly overpriced over the Zeta Plus. so, we’ll suggest you take a small hit in terms of value for money and buy the Alpha Plus if you don’t need the bench seat.

Which Variant Of The 2023 Maruti Invicto Hybrid Should You Buy?

In terms of value, the base Zeta Plus variant of the Invicto is a better option. But since you’re spending a fairly large amount of money on a big car, we’ll suggest you get the Alpha Plus. It justifies around 85% of the incremental cost over the base model with the additional features. So, you’re not compromising a lot in terms of value either for a much improved ownership experience.

If you want the Invicto with the bench seat in the middle row, then the Zeta Plus is your only option.

MARUTI SUZUKI INVICTO HYBRID PETROL-AUTOMATIC

BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM Rank

Price

Recommendation

Zeta Plus 7S

Rank 1

Rs. 24,79,000

Suitable for most value-conscious buyers

Zeta Plus 8S

Rank 1

Rs. 24,84,000

Only option for buyers who want 8-seat

Alpha Plus 7S

Rank 2

Rs. 28,42,000

Top recommended

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Maruti Suzuki Invicto Petrol Hybrid?

The Invicto shares 2.0L hybrid petrol engine with the Hycross. So, naturally, its power and torque output are identical. But, in terms of fuel efficiency, the Invicto offers an ARAI mileage figure of 23.24kmpl while the Hycross claims to deliver 21.10kmpl. In this area, the Invicto has around 10% better mileage than the Hycross despite using the same powertrain with identical performance figures.

Compared to the other rivals, the Invicto’s performance figures are lower. However, being a hybrid powertrain, it manages to offer instant torque from the electric motor at near-idle RPMs. So, the spec sheet doesn’t paint a clear picture when comparing a hybrid powertrain with a normal petrol or a turbo petrol engine.

MARUTI SUZUKI INVICTO VS RIVALS

PETROL ENGINE SPECS COMPARISON

 

Invicto

Innova Hycross

Hector Plus

XUV700 7S

Scorpio-N

Engine

2.0L Hybrid

2.0L

2.0L Hybrid

1.5L Turbo

2.0L Turbo

2.0L Turbo

Cylinder

4

4

4

4

4

4

Displacement

1987cc

1987cc

1987cc

1451cc

1997cc

1997cc

Power

186PS

174PS @ 6600rpm

186PS

143PS @ 5000rpm

200PS @ 5000rpm

203PS @ 5000rpm

Torque

206Nm

205Nm @ 4500 - 4900rpm

206Nm

250Nm @ 3600rpm

380Nm @ 1750 - 3000rpm

370Nm/380Nm (MT/AT) @ 1750 - 3000rpm

Manual

-

-

-

6MT

6MT

6MT

Manual FE

-

-

-

14.03kmpl

NA

NA

Automatic

CVT

CVT

CVT

CVT

6TC

6TC

Auto FE

23.24kmpl

16.13kmpl

21.10kmpl

11.67kmpl*

NA

NA

*Estimated

What Are The Dimensions Of The Maruti Suzuki Invicto?

Since the Invicto is based on the Innova Hycross, it measures exactly the same as the Hycross. It’s only a smidgen longer. The other notable difference is in terms of the wheel sizes. The Hycross gets 16, 17 and 18-inch wheel options. Meanwhile, the Invicto has only 17-inch wheels in both variants.

The Hycross and Invicto twins are the longest in the segment and have the longest wheelbase too. But, the Scorpio N is the tallest as it’s the only body-on-frame car in this segment.

MARUTI SUZUKI INVICTO VS COMPETITION

DIMENSION COMPARISON

 

Invicto

Innova Hycross

XUV700

Hector Plus

Scorpio N

Length

4755mm

4755mm

4695mm

4720mm

4662mm

Width

1845 - 1850mm

1845 - 1850mm

1890mm

1835mm

1917mm

Height

1790 - 1795mm

1785 - 1790mm

1755mm

1760mm

1870mm

Wheelbase

2850mm

2850mm

2750mm

2750mm

2750mm

Ground Clearance

185mm*

185mm*

NA

192mm

187mm

Boot Space

239L

239L*

NA

155L

NA

Fuel Tank

52L

52L

60L

60L

57L

Tyre (base)

215/60 R17

205/65 R16

235/65 R17

215/60 R17

245/65 R17

Tyre (top)

215/60 R17

225/50 R18

235/60 R18

215/55 R18

255/60 R18

*Estimated

What Are The Colour Options Of The 2023 Maruti Suzuki Invicto?

The 2023 Maruti Invicto is available in the following 4 colour options:

  • White
  • Silver
  • Blue
  • Beige

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.

CLASSIFICATION OF CARS

UPDATED: MARCH 2023

SEGMENT

LENGTH

BODY STYLES

EXAMPLE

A Segment

< 3699mm

Hatchback

Alto K10, Celerio

SUV (Micro)

Exception: Kwid

S-Presso

       

B1 Segment

3700 - 3850mm

Hatchback

Grand i10 Nios, Swift, Tiago

SUV (Mini)

Punch, Ignis, Tiago NRG

       

B2 Segment

3850 - 3999mm

Hatchback

Altroz, Baleno, i20

Sedan

Dzire, Amaze, Aura

MPV

Triber

SUV (Sub-Compact)

Brezza, Nexon, Venue, Magnite, Fronx, C3, Kiger, Fronx, Sonet, XUV300

Off-Road

Thar, Jimny

       

C1 Segment

4000 - 4399mm

SUV (Compact)

Kushaq, Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara, XUV400, Hyryder, Taigun, XUV400

MPV

Ertiga

       

C2 Segment

4400 - 4599mm

Sedan

City, Verna, Ciaz, Slavia, Virtus

SUV (Mid-size)

Alcazar, Scorpio Classic

MPV

Carens, XL6

       

D1 Segment

4600 - 4799mm

SUV (Large)

Exception: Harrier (2mm less)

XUV700, Innova Hycross, Hector, Safari, Hector Plus, Scorpio N, Ioniq 5, Kodiaq

Sedan

Octavia

MPV

Innova Crysta

       

D2 Segment

> 4800mm

SUV (Full-size)

Exception: Fortuner (5mm less)

Gloster

MPV

Carnival

Sedan

Superb, Camry

Also Read: Car Segments Explained - With Body Styles And Examples

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

Mahesh is a fan of compact, quirky and underrated vehicles that punch above their weight. Multix, Nano and Navi are his favorites.

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