The Maruti Suzuki Victoris has crossed 25,000 bookings within weeks of launch, and that surge is stretching waiting periods to roughly 10 weeks for popular variants even as deliveries begin through the Arena network.

Why demand is rising

There’s a clear mix of trust and timing at play: a familiar Maruti badge, a feature-loaded package, and a festive-season tailwind that’s getting more shoppers into showrooms. Early customers say the variant breadth and accessible pricing make shortlisting easy, which helps convert test drives into bookings quickly.

Powertrains and efficiency

Buyers can choose from a 1.5-litre petrol, a strong-hybrid for top fuel savings, and an S‑CNG with an underbody tank that keeps boot space practical. Transmission choices include manual, a smooth torque‑converter automatic on petrol, and an e‑CVT paired to the hybrid for effortless city commuting.

• 1.5L petrol with manual or automatic for everyday versatility.
• Strong‑hybrid with e‑CVT for class‑leading efficiency and quiet drivability.
• S‑CNG (underbody tank) to balance running costs and luggage room.

Traction and ride

Select variants get Maruti’s AllGrip setup for added confidence on rough patches and weekend getaways. The hybrid’s calm, electric‑assisted pull also makes stop‑go traffic less tiring, which many metro buyers value.

Features and safety

Inside, the Victoris leans into comfort and tech: a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, a crisp 10.25‑inch touchscreen, 360‑degree camera, and premium audio uplift the daily drive. Level 2 ADAS and a robust safety focus add peace of mind for families upgrading from smaller cars.

• Level 2 driver assistance and a 360 camera for everyday ease.
• Ventilated seats, ambient lighting, and a modern infotainment suite.
• Practical storage and usable second‑row space for long days out.

Market context

The launch synced neatly with festive buying, when footfalls climb and deliveries ramp to meet gift‑season timelines. Maruti’s mass‑reach Arena network is doing the heavy lifting on test drives and handovers, which helps convert buzz into actual deliveries.

Pricing and rivals

Introductory prices start at ₹10.50 lakh and extend to ₹19.99 lakh (ex‑showroom), placing the Victoris squarely against the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. The differentiator is depth: petrol, strong‑hybrid, underbody‑tank CNG, and optional AllGrip give shoppers more ways to match budget with needs.

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What shoppers should expect

If a specific color or top‑spec hybrid is the goal, plan for a longer wait during this initial wave. For quicker delivery, dealers may steer toward readily available trims or colors, especially as production evens out after the festive spike.

Outlook

With bookings past 25,000 and deliveries underway, the Victoris enters the quarter with strong momentum, and the immediate focus will be variant allocation and production cadence to bring waiting times down.