Published : 11 August 2026
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Siddharth
The 2026 Maruti Arena Brezza automatic is only available with the 1.5L normal petrol engine and a 6-speed torque converter (TC). Its Rs. 10.61 lakh starting price places it above most rival automatics, including several turbo petrol options. We compare it with 8 SUV rivals on prices, engine output, transmission and claimed mileage.

Maruti offer the 2026 Brezza petrol-automatic in VXi, ZXi and ZXi Plus variants. The ZXi and ZXi Plus variants also get a dual-tone (DT) exterior paint options.
The following table lists the current Brezza automatic prices:
The new Brezza 1.0L turbo engine remains manual-only, while the automatic range begins with the VXi instead of the LXi. Buyers seeking turbo performance or a lower entry price must, therefore, consider one of the Brezza's rivals.
The table below separates the petrol-automatic price ranges by transmission type. The Kiger and Magnite offer automated manual transmission (AMT) and continuously variable transmission (CVT) options. The Nexon offers AMT and dual-clutch transmission (DCT) options.
The Magnite and Kiger AMTs have the lowest starting prices. More importantly, 6 turbo petrol-automatic ranges also start below the Brezza: the Nexon AMT, Kylaq TC, Magnite CVT, Kiger CVT, XUV 3XO TC and Sonet DCT.
The Brezza is the only 4-cylinder petrol-automatic in this comparison. Every rival uses a 3-cylinder engine. The following table compares the manufacturer-claimed engine specifications and mileage figures of all 9 SUVs:
The Brezza’s advantages are the 4-cylinder engine, conventional TC and the highest claimed mileage here. Its 20.18kmpl figure narrowly beats the Venue's 20.00kmpl.
The following tables compare each single-tone Brezza automatic with its 4 closest-priced petrol-automatic rivals.
The following table compares the Brezza VXi with the 4 closest priced petrol-automatic alternatives:
The Brezza VXi covers the basics with a 7-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone connectivity, auto AC and rear AC vents. However, it misses a rear camera, cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), push-button start, split-folding rear seat and front centre armrest.
The Kiger Emotion CVT costs Rs. 20,900 less and offers ventilated front seats and a multi-view camera. The Kylaq Signature saves Rs. 17,900 while offering 12PS and 39Nm more, a sunroof, cruise control, TPMS and rear wiper and washer. However, it has manual AC and wired smartphone connectivity. For around Rs. 24,000 more, the XUV 3XO MX3 adds a 10.25-inch touchscreen, sunroof and cruise control. The Nexon Creative AMT adds a 360-degree camera and push-button start but uses an AMT rather than a TC or CVT.
These alternatives leave theBrezza VXi with neither a price nor an equipment advantage. The gaps also explain why our Brezza Variants Explained analysis recommends skipping the VXi automatic.
The following table compares the Brezza ZXi with its 4 closest petrol-automatic rivals:
The Brezza ZXi adds a sunroof, LED projector headlamps, rear camera, push-button start and a cooled wireless charger. However, it retains a 7-inch touchscreen and misses cruise control, TPMS, front parking sensors and a rear wiper and washer.
The Kylaq Signature Plus costs Rs. 7,900 less and adds a 10.1-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, cruise control, TPMS and rear wiper and washer. For Rs. 3,100 more, the XUV 3XO AX5 offers twin 10.25-inch screens, dual-zone auto AC, TPMS and rain-sensing wipers. The cheaper Sonet HTX also gets cruise control, TPMS and a rear wiper and washer. The Syros HTK Plus adds a panoramic sunroof, sliding and reclining rear seats and an electric parking brake with auto hold for Rs. 11,000 more, although it has manual AC.
The Kylaq Signature Plus and XUV 3XO AX5 offer stronger all-round value. The Brezza ZXi mainly suits buyers who prefer the Brezza automatic but cannot stretch their budget to buy the ZXi Plus.
The following table compares the Brezza ZXi Plus and its 4 closest-priced petrol-automatic rivals:
The Brezza ZXi Plus adds a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, head-up display, cruise control, TPMS and front parking sensors. It also gets blind spot warning, safe exit warning and rear cross-traffic alert.
The Syros HTK Plus costs Rs. 33,000 less and offers a panoramic sunroof, electric parking brake with auto hold and sliding and reclining rear seats. The XUV 3XO AX7 saves Rs. 20,900 while adding stronger performance, dual-zone auto AC, twin 10.25-inch screens and a panoramic sunroof. However, both miss the Brezza's 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats and head-up display.
The Nexon Fearless Plus PS Dark costs Rs. 9,910 less. It matches the Brezza on ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera while adding a panoramic sunroof and JBL audio. For Rs. 11,000 more, the Sonet GTX Plus adds advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), a powered driver seat, Bose audio and a 360-degree camera with blind-view monitor.
Only the XUV 3XO also uses a TC; the other 3 rivals use DCTs. All 4 produce more power and torque. The ZXi Plus is the Brezza automatic to buy, but it is not the clear value leader at this price.
The Brezza automatic makes the most sense for buyers who prioritise 4-cylinder refinement, predictable TC responses, claimed mileage and 5-star BNCAP crash safety rating over outright performance.

For buyers committed to the Brezza, the ZXi Plus is our pick. The ZXi is the more affordable fallback, while the VXi is difficult to recommend. Buyers open to other SUVs should test the Brezza against the Kylaq and XUV 3XO TC variants, along with the feature-rich Nexon, Sonet and Syros DCTs.
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Siddharth enjoys understanding why certain cars click with buyers and figuring out what makes people actually stop and read or watch automotive content. He also has a soft spot for cars that may not always make logical sense, but still leave a lasting impression. Travelling, photography and exploring new cuisines are among his other passions.

























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