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Maruti bets Victoris on mid size SUVs to challenge Hyundai Creta — can it finally crack the segment

Automobile
Published on 24 April 2026
Maruti bets Victoris on mid size SUVs to challenge Hyundai Creta — can it finally crack the segment

It’s playing catch up with a value formula that matters

After years dominating India’s small-car market, Maruti Suzuki is pushing into the mid-size SUV battleground with its Victoris. The strategy leans on youthful design, fresh tech, and Maruti’s proven value-for-money approach to challenge Hyundai’s Creta. The question now is whether the new SUV can break into a fiercely competitive segment dominated by strong incumbents.

  • Maruti Suzuki is expanding from small cars to mid-size SUVs
  • The Victoris aims to take on Hyundai Creta directly
  • The bet: youthful design plus new tech and strong value
  • Success hinges on winning in a highly crowded segment
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