Maruti Suzuki Invicto vs BYD Atto 3

The Invicto is the biggest, the highest-end, the most advanced, and naturally, the most expensive vehicle Maruti Suzuki has ever sold. What it’s essentially not is a Maruti product. Here's why.

The BYD ATTO 3 is a five-seater electric SUV positioned above the E6 MPV. This new electric SUV might be new to the Indian market but is a successful global model. It's based on the brand’s ‘Dragon Face 3.0’ design philosophy which lends the vehicle attractive styling. The tastefully done-up elements comprise a diffused chrome grille with sleek LED headlamps, funky alloys, brushed silver and aluminium accents, and wrap-around LED tail lamps with a light bar. It's a mid-sized SUV with a compact footprint and proportions. Yet, it stands out be it for its nice styling outside or within.

Today, Maruti Suzuki launched a new MPV called the Invicto, which was previously rumoured to be named 'Engage'. With its official christening and launch now, it has become the most expensive offering in the automaker's line-up. Essentially, the MPV is an outcome of the Maruti-Toyota collaboration and hence a re-badged version of the Toyota Innova Hycross, built at the latter manufacturer's Bidadi plant. Here are our initial thoughts on the vehicle following its official launch in New Delhi.