Maruti Suzuki Brezza Led Compact SUV Growth (Press Release) | V3Cars

Maruti Suzuki India Limited celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Brezza, recognised as India’s No.1 Compact SUV. Introduced in 2016, the Brezza played a key role in expanding the compact SUV segment in India. The model remained among the country’s top 10 bestselling passenger vehicles for a decade.

Maruti Suzuki Celebrated 10 Years of Brezza

Here’s what Maruti Suzuki India Limited have to say about the Brezza’s 10-year milestone:

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Maruti Suzuki) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Brezza, India’s No.1 Compact SUV*. Since its launch in 2016, the Brezza has played a defining role in establishing the compact SUV category as one of the largest segments in the Indian passenger vehicle market. Positioned as a youthful urban SUV, the Brezza has aligned with evolving customer aspirations, serving as both a lifestyle statement and a dependable everyday companion. Over the past decade, it has consistently remained among India’s top 10 bestselling passenger vehicles, reinforcing its market leadership and strong customer trust.

Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said:

 

“The Brezza story is one that has empowered the SUV era in India. Conceptualised, designed and developed with new-age customer aspirations, the Brezza’s authentic SUV DNA and feature-loaded cabin have constantly redefined customer expectations with each new model launch. As we reflect on its journey through the decade on its 10th anniversary, it’s worth noting that the Brezza has not just consistently retained its position as India’s most loved SUV; it has also steadily expanded the market share for the entire compact SUV segment to 31% contribution to today.”

The Brezza name today is synonymous with SUVs and continues to command strong brand consideration, with 56% of customers considering it as their predetermined choice. We at Maruti Suzuki are deeply thankful to our customers for making the Brezza their SUV of choice for a decade. We remain committed to offering our customers the perfect blend of style, technology, performance, and appeal that wins brand love.

The Brezza earned over 28 major automotive awards in its first year, including the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2017. Across two generations, it has evolved from a sporty and youthful image to a more powerful and technology-focused avatar, consistently adapting to changing customer preferences. The SUV continues to appeal to confident, adventure-oriented buyers seeking a bold design and commanding driving experience.

The latest-generation Brezza is powered by a 1.5L petrol engine equipped with Progressive Smart Hybrid Technology. It offers a 6-speed automatic transmission with steering-mounted paddle shifters, a 360-view camera, electric sunroof, Head-Up Display, Smart Play Pro+ infotainment system with surround sound, and six airbags as standard. Safety features such as Electronic Stability Program (ESP®*2) with Hill Hold Assist further reinforce Maruti Suzuki’s focus on safety and innovation.

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Jackson is drawn to SUVs with presence—big, bold, and impossible to ignore. From the Mahindra Thar to the Range Rover, he admires vehicles that speak strength and power, even if he’d rather avoid the chaos of driving.

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