Maruti Suzuki has rolled out the facelifted 2026 Brezza, and this isn't a mild mid-life update — it's the most significant overhaul the sub-4m SUV has received since it went second-generation in 2022. Badged "The New Brezza" with the tagline Lead Every Play, the update brings a reworked face, a genuinely upgraded cabin, a new turbo-petrol engine option, a 6-speed manual gearbox across the range, a bigger CNG boot, and a fresh set of ADAS-adjacent safety kit. Here's a complete breakdown of what's new, what it costs, how far it'll go on a tank, and how safe it really is.
2026 Brezza Price in India
Maruti Suzuki has launched the new Brezza at an introductory starting price of Rs. 7.40 lakh (ex-showroom), with detailed variant-wise pricing to follow. The SUV continues to be sold in four trims — LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+.
Industry pricing logic pegs the eventual variant-wise range somewhere in this ballpark (ex-showroom estimates):
| Variant | 1.5L Petrol MT | 1.5L Petrol AT | 1.0L Turbo Petrol MT | 1.5L CNG MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LXi | ~Rs. 8.50 lakh | – | ~Rs. 8.10 lakh | ~Rs. 9.50 lakh |
| VXi | ~Rs. 9.50 lakh | ~Rs. 10.90 lakh | ~Rs. 9.10 lakh | ~Rs. 10.50 lakh |
| ZXi | ~Rs. 11.0 lakh | ~Rs. 12.40 lakh | ~Rs. 10.60 lakh | ~Rs. 12.0 lakh |
| ZXi+ | ~Rs. 12.0 lakh | ~Rs. 13.40 lakh | ~Rs. 11.60 lakh | – |
The logic behind this positioning is interesting: Maruti Suzuki has traditionally found that Indian buyers place a higher perceived value on a larger-displacement engine, even when a smaller turbocharged motor is objectively quicker and more refined to drive. That's why the brand is expected to price the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol slightly above the new turbo-petrol, despite the turbo engine likely costing more to build. The new Brezza will continue to rival the Maruti Fronx, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Toyota Taisor, Skoda Kylaq, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger and Citroen C3 in the crowded sub-4-metre SUV segment.
Design & Exterior Updates
The New Brezza's presence is hard to miss. Maruti has given it:
- A bold new front fascia with a smoked-chrome grille and dark chrome accents
- New projector headlamps (Dual LED on ZXi/ZXi+) with LED Daytime Running Lamps
- Reworked front and rear bumpers with a red skid-plate-style garnish
- New precision-cut alloy wheel designs
- Dual-tone body cladding and dual-tone side door cladding
- Roof rails and a roof-end spoiler
- Fresh dual-tone paint schemes with a Bluish Black roof
Colour Options
The 2026 Brezza is available in ten shades, including two brand-new additions — Vivacious Orange and a refreshed Lustrous Beige — alongside Splendid Silver, Sizzling Red, Pearl Arctic White, Magma Grey, Bluish Black, and three dual-tone combinations (Pearl Arctic White, Sizzling Red and Lustrous Beige, each paired with a Bluish Black roof).
Interior & Cabin Features
Step inside and the change is even more dramatic. The new cabin gets a semi-matte, soft-touch dashboard finish in dark brown and black, giving it a noticeably more premium feel than the outgoing model. Key interior highlights include:
- 64-colour ambient lighting (top ZXi+ trim)
- Plush leatherette seat upholstery
- Electric sunroof
- Ventilated front seats for hot Indian summers
- Wireless phone charger with active cooling
- PM2.5 cabin air filter with AQI display and an Auto Purify function
- 360-degree view camera
- Cooled glovebox, rear AC vents, rear armrest with cup holders, and a height-adjustable driver seat
- Flat-bottom, leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment on top trims
Technology & Infotainment
The New Brezza gets a properly modern tech stack:
- 25.65 cm (10.1-inch) SmartPlay Pro X touchscreen on the ZXi+, with 17.78 cm (7-inch) units on VXi/ZXi
- Built-in Alexa voice assistant with "Hi Suzuki" wake-word support
- ARKAMYS Surround Sense premium sound system
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Next Gen Suzuki Connect connected-car tech with e-Call, geo-fencing, time-fencing, stolen vehicle tracking, driving behaviour scoring, and remote AC/lock functions via smartphone or smartwatch
- Suzuki Navigation with real-time traffic, speed and camera alerts
- Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates
Engine, Transmission & Performance
This is where the 2026 Brezza changes the most. For the first time, the SUV is offered with three distinct powertrains and, notably, a new 6-speed manual gearbox across the entire line-up (replacing the older 5-speed unit).
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L K15C Smart Hybrid Petrol | ~103 PS | 139 Nm | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT |
| 1.0L Turbo Boosterjet Petrol | ~110 PS | 170 Nm | 6-speed MT |
| 1.5L K15C CNG (Smart Hybrid) | ~88 PS (CNG) | 122 Nm (CNG) | 6-speed MT |
1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol: The familiar K15C Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine with Progressive Smart Hybrid tech carries over largely unchanged in output, but now gets the new 6-speed manual (available on all four variants) alongside the existing 6-speed torque-converter automatic with paddle shifters (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+).
New 1.0L Turbo Boosterjet Petrol: This is the headline addition. Paired exclusively with a 6-speed manual, it produces more torque than the 1.5L NA engine — Maruti says this translates into stronger low-end pickup in city traffic and more confident overtaking on the highway, with sharper throttle response throughout. It's offered across all four variants — LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+.
1.5L CNG (Smart Hybrid): The bi-fuel CNG variant also gains the 6-speed manual gearbox (up from 5-speed) and, crucially, switches to an underbody-mounted CNG cylinder. This frees up the boot floor for genuine luggage space — something CNG Brezza buyers have wanted for years — while retaining Idle Start-Stop for better real-world efficiency. CNG is offered on LXi, VXi and ZXi (not ZXi+).
2026 Brezza Mileage — ARAI Figures
Fuel efficiency is a big part of the Brezza's appeal, and the certified ARAI mileage figures for the new model are:
| Powertrain | Lower variants | Higher variants |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L Petrol MT | 21.09 km/l | 20.81 km/l |
| 1.5L Petrol AT | 20.17 km/l (across VXi/ZXi/ZXi+) | — |
| 1.0L Turbo Petrol MT | 20.47 km/l | 19.96 km/l |
| 1.5L CNG MT | 26.90 km/kg | — |
In short, the CNG variant remains the efficiency champion at nearly 27 km/kg, while even the punchier turbo-petrol manual returns a healthy 19.96–20.47 km/l — proof that Maruti hasn't sacrificed frugality for the extra performance.
Safety: 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating
Safety has been a major talking point for the new Brezza, which was crash-tested by Bharat NCAP ahead of launch and came away with a 5-star overall safety rating, applicable across the entire variant range including the new turbo-petrol models.
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): 30.41/32 — 14.41/16 in the frontal offset deformable barrier test and a perfect 16/16 in the side movable deformable barrier test
- Child Occupant Protection (COP): 43/49 — full marks (24/24) in the dynamic crash test and full marks (12/12) for child-restraint-system installation
The tested variant — the ZXi+ automatic — recorded good protection scores for the head, neck, pelvis, thighs and feet of the driver, with the front passenger scoring well across nearly all body regions.
Standard and top-trim safety equipment includes:
- 6 airbags (front, side and curtain) as standard across the range
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Hill Hold Assist
- ISOFIX child seat anchors
- 3-point seatbelts for all occupants, with pretensioners and force limiters up front
- Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Safe Exit Warning (on turbo/top variants)
- 360-degree camera, front parking sensors and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Highline)
- Suzuki TECT body construction and an Emergency Stop Signal
Variant-Powertrain Availability at a Glance
| Powertrain | LXi | VXi | ZXi | ZXi+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L Petrol MT | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1.5L Petrol AT | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1.5L CNG MT | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| 1.0L Turbo Petrol MT | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Specifications Snapshot
- Length / Width / Height: 3,995 mm / 1,790 mm / 1,685 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,500 mm
- Seating capacity: 5
- Fuel tank: 48 litres (petrol); 48L petrol + 55L water-equivalent CNG on the bi-fuel version
- Front brakes: Ventilated discs; Rear brakes: Drum
- Suspension: MacPherson strut (front), torsion beam (rear)
- Tyres: 215/60 R16
- Warranty: 3 years / 1,00,000 km standard, extendable up to 6 years
Should You Wait for the New Brezza?
If you were eyeing the outgoing Brezza, the 2026 update is worth the wait. The addition of a proper turbo-petrol engine finally gives the Brezza genuine driving enjoyment to match its butch new styling, the 6-speed manual across the board modernises what was a slightly dated gearbox, and the underbody CNG tank fixes the biggest practicality complaint CNG buyers had. Layer on a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, a far more premium-feeling cabin, and segment-relevant tech like Alexa built-in and Suzuki Connect, and the New Brezza looks like a genuinely strong ground-up refresh rather than a cosmetic nip-and-tuck — all while keeping mileage figures that remain among the best in the segment.
Prices, specifications and colour availability are subject to change by Maruti Suzuki India Limited without prior notice. Figures are ARAI/manufacturer-claimed and may vary based on real-world driving conditions. Always confirm final on-road pricing with your nearest Maruti Suzuki Arena dealership.
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