Auto Today – February 2026 – Auto Today

In a market saturated with aggressive grilles and specification wars fought on brochure paper, the Victoris arrives with a rare commodity: the luxury of understatement. It doesn’t scream for attention; it assumes the room has already noticed. Visually, the Victoris moves with a measured confidence. While its rivals lean into “chrome smiles” and “pumped-up proportions,” this silhouette is clean and intentional.

The lighting—from the subtle dusk signature of the DRLs to the way the tail lamps dissolve into traffic—is cinematic rather than flashy. It’s a car built for those who have moved past the need for loud validation and developed a taste for deeper forms of recognition. Inside, the cabin prioritises atmosphere over fireworks. You’re greeted by a wide digital canvas—a 10.1-inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch cluster— that values clarity over spectacle.

The 64-colour ambient lighting feels like a well-planned living room rather than a gaming den, providing a backdrop to a cabin defined by “confident softness.” From the Eight way powered driver’s seat to the ventilated front row, every feature is tuned to lift the mood without demanding applause. Mechanically, the Victoris refuses to be pinned down to a single ideology. It offers three distinct mechanical expressions: For the traditionalist, a 1.5-litre K15C mild-hybrid (103bhp/139Nm). The standout here is the AllGrip Select AWD—a rare, mechanical indulgence that prioritizes actual traction on rain-soaked highways over Instagram-friendly specs.

For the Thinker, the strong hybrid, pairing an e-CVT with electric-petrol power. Returning an ARAI-claimed 28.65kmpl, it redefines efficiency as a lifestyle statement, eliminating range anxiety while sipping fuel in the heart of Indian traffic. For the Pragmatist, the S-CNG variant. By utilising a twin-cylinder underbody setup, Maruti has engineered sustainability into something aspirational, proving that economy doesn’t have to look economical. The tech suite is equally curated. The Level 2 ADAS acts as a quiet guardian, tuned specifically for Indian conditions so it never feels intrusive.

Adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist work in the background, supported by a reassuring 5-star safety rating. Even the Infinity by Harman system, with its Dolby Atmos 5.1 tuning, focuses on immersion rather than volume. The Victoris targets a professional who measures progress in experiences rather than acquisitions. It’s for the driver who curates a playlist rather than downloading a ringtone.

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