If you want to buy Brezza Petrol has its strengths because the engine has better power and torque that might you to believe, better refinement levels are far better than noisy diesel engine. All said, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza might not be a model that pulls at your heartstrings but it is practical, easy to live with and makes for an all-round sensible buy. The driving experience of this car is smooth and peppy at low speeds and though unexciting, there is a pleasant build of speeds. When we talk about 4 speed automatic torque convertor it feels more sophisticated unit than the old Brezza Diesel AMT. Shifts in Brezza petrol auto are very smooth and the gearbox is well in tune with the engine's easy-going character. Driving with a light foot will have the gearshift upshift to a higher gear for best economy. Looks of this car has been updated in 2020 New Brezza. As we look at the front, the grille sports a new four slat design and there is a thicker swathe of chrome too. Metal eyebrows add some sparkle to the familiar highlights but the bigger talking point is the upgrade to bright dual projector LED units, a first in the segment feature. New LED daytime running lights that double as the indicators and LED fog lights are also part of the new lighting package. The front bumper has also been redone with new fog lamp enclosures and a larger scuff plate. LED elements for the revamped taillamps and a larger scuff plate for the rear bumper complete the makeover. In our preliminary test brezza petrol performs 0-100 kmph in 11.89 seconds, 20-80kmph in third gear in a class best 11.40 seconds, and 40-100kmph in 14.88 seconds. The 1.5 litre petrol engine isn't quick revving and tops out at just over 6,000 rpm. Still, keep your foot pinned down and you will like the way engine winds in the top-end of the rev band. For average needs, performance is more than acceptable. The ARAI rated 18.76 kmpl in automatic and where as in manual it gives 17.80 kmpl. This petrol motor output 105 bhp with 138 NM of torque. Servicing and Maintenance of this car is very reasonable and we talk about maintenance Maruti Suzuki offers free maintenance services for first 3 services. The first service should be after 1000 kms, second service after 5,000 kms and third service after 10,000 kms. This includes free car checkup and a car wash. All in all, the brezza is expected to occur an estimated service cost of Rs around 32,000 for 5 years. There are some pros and cons of this car as follows:-
PROS:-
1.) It has a nice ground clearance is 198mm.
2.) Cabin is spacious at the rear and can sit 3 comfortably with large glass area and feel airiness.
3.) The visibility of this car is excellent and rear glass is also very simple.
4.) 1.5 litre petrol engine offers excellent driveability and practicality.
5.) Smooth torque convertor AT replaces old jerky AMT. Gets SHVS hybrid technology.
6.) It comes with safety features such as cruise control, Hill Start Assist, 2 airbags with EBD, auto wipers, 7inch touchscreen infotainment, ABS, ESP and many more etc.
7.) A well round compact SUV with mature styling and mass-market appeal.
8.) Maruti's excellent after sales service, wide dealer network, and fuss free ownership experience.
9) The steering is light and requires less effort to twirl, while low-speed bump absorption seems to have improved too.
CONS:-
1.) Plastic quality on dashboard is not great as the rivals like venue, nexon, xuv300, ecosport and it not feels very premium.
2.) It lacks some safety features such as traction control, ESP, hill hold control, roll over mitigation, 6 airbags and many more features etc.
3.) 4 speed automatic is feels old and outdated, no manual mode and no paddleshifters.
4.) It lacks stability on the highways around the corners.
5.) There is a little bit body roll when you go faster.
6.) Some variants are very expensive to buy because they lacks some features among the rivals in the segment.
7.) Boot has a practical lay out but it is the second smallest in the segment with 328 litres.
8.) No diesel option. Maruti's BS6 diesel 1.5 litre is still some time away.
9.) It lacks turbo petrol motor which enhances excellent driveability, more refined engine, increase torque and power.