Suzuki Brezza

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Suzuki Brezza
2016 Suzuki Vitara Brezza ZDi+ 1.3 YFB1S (20160821).jpg
2016 Suzuki Vitara Brezza ZDi+ (YFB1S)
Overview
Manufacturer Suzuki
Also called
  • Suzuki Vitara Brezza (2016–2022)
  • Toyota Urban Cruiser (2020–2022)
ProductionJanuary 2016 – present
AssemblyIndia: Gurgaon (Maruti Suzuki)
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform Suzuki Global C platform [1]
Related

The Suzuki Brezza (known as Vitara Brezza for the first generation) is a subcompact crossover SUV from Suzuki and manufactured by Maruti Suzuki in India. The Brezza is the first Suzuki-branded car which was fully developed in India. [2] [3] The model was designed as a smaller alternative to the global market Vitara and targeted to young audiences. It is only available for right-hand drive emerging markets in Asia and Africa. [4] The first-generation model was also marketed by Toyota as the Toyota Urban Cruiser between 2020 and 2022.

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As in the original Vitara model, the name "Vitara" is derived from English word "vital," as in "vitality," [5] while the name "Brezza" means "breeze" in Italian.

First generation (YF; 2016)

First generation (YF)
Maruti Suzuki's Vitara Brezza ZDi Plus compact SUV (Ank Kumar, Infosys Limited) 01.jpg
Suzuki Vitara Brezza ZDi+ (pre-facelift)
Overview
Also called
  • Suzuki Vitara Brezza
  • Toyota Urban Cruiser
ProductionJanuary 2016 – June 2022
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor 1.77 kW (2.37 hp; 2.41 PS) Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) (mild hybrid)
Power output
  • 77 kW (103 hp; 105 PS) (petrol)
  • 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS) (diesel)
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual
  • 5-speed "AGS" AMT (diesel, 2016–2020)
  • 4-speed automatic (petrol, 2020–2022)
Hybrid drivetrain 12 V SHVS mild hybrid (petrol)
Battery 6  Ah lithium-ion (mild hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Kerb weight
  • 1,135–1,150 kg (2,502–2,535 lb) (petrol)
  • 1,170–1,195 kg (2,579–2,635 lb) (diesel)
Chronology
Successor Toyota Urban Cruiser (2023) (Urban Cruiser, Africa)

The Vitara Brezza was first unveiled in India at the 13th Auto Expo in February 2016. [6] [3] It was previewed by the XA Alpha concept car that was showcased in 2012. [7] The production model is built on global market Vitara's platform. [8] In 2016, the vehicle contains 98 percent Indian parts. [9]

The Vitara Brezza is Suzuki's first model in the sub-4 metre subcompact crossover SUV segment in India, which fits the lower bracket of India's GST structure. [10]

Initially, the Vitara Brezza was solely powered by a 1.3-litre Fiat-sourced D13A DDiS four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine which produced 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS) and 200 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft) of torque. The engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automated manual transmission. [11] The fuel economy is stated at 24.29 km/L (68.6 mpg‑imp; 57.1 mpg‑US). The diesel-powered Vitara Brezza is also exported to India's neighboring countries, such as to Nepal. [12]

Facelift

The Vitara Brezza received its facelift in February 2020. [13] The front bumper, skid plates, headlights, taillights, and wheels were redesigned. [14] The sole turbo-diesel engine was replaced by a Bharat Stage 6 stage-compliant 1.5-litre K15B four-cylinder petrol engine. It produces 77 kW (103 hp; 105 PS) and 138 N⋅m (102 lb⋅ft) of torque. This engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, both equipped with SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) mild hybrid system. The fuel economy is stated at 17.03 km/L (48.1 mpg‑imp; 40.1 mpg‑US) for the manual transmission option and 18.76 km/L (53.0 mpg‑imp; 44.1 mpg‑US) for the automatic unit. [15] [16] The newer engine made the Vitara Brezza lose its GST advantage as the engine displacement exceeding the 1,200 cc limit. [17]

Suzuki expanded the export of the Vitara Brezza to several right-hand drive African and Brunei markets since 2021, which is enabled by the use of petrol engine that is more suitable for markets outside India. [18] [19] The SHVS mild hybrid system is only equipped for export models in South Asia, such as Bangladesh and Nepal. [20] [21]

Toyota Urban Cruiser

The facelifted Vitara Brezza is sold by Toyota as the Toyota Urban Cruiser, which debuted in India on 22 August 2020. [22] [23] It received a differentiated front bumper design from the Vitara Brezza. The vehicle was also introduced in South Africa in March 2021. [24] It was discontinued in late 2022 and indirectly replaced by the larger Urban Cruiser Hyryder. [25]

The "Urban Cruiser" nameplate was previously used for the twin version of the Japanese market XP110 series Toyota Ist that was sold in Europe between 2008 and 2014.

Safety

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza [26]
2018 Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, RHD (2 airbags)
Global NCAP scores (2018)
Adult Occupant starsStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg
Adult Occupant12.51/17.00
Child Occupant starsStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg
Child Occupant17.93/49.00
Toyota Urban Cruiser [27]
2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser, RHD (2 airbags)
Global NCAP scores (H1 2022)
Adult Occupant starsStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg
Adult Occupant13.52/17.00
Child Occupant starsStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg
Child Occupant36.68/49.00
Bodyshell IntegrityStable

Urban Cruiser's results differed from the Vitara Brezza's due to Toyota's recommendation of a safer position for the Group 0+ children which improved dynamics of the 18 month-old child in the test. The dual seatbelt reminders has been made mandatory in India since July 2019, [28] which partially explained the increase in adult occupant protection score.

Second generation (YH; 2022)

Second generation (YH)
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2022 Suzuki Brezza ZXi+
Overview
ProductionJune 2022 – present
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor 2.2 kW (2.95 hp; 2.99 PS) ISG
Power output75.8 kW (102 hp; 103 PS)
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed automatic
Hybrid drivetrain 12 V SHVS mild hybrid
Battery 6 Ah lithium-ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height1,685 mm (66.3 in)
Kerb weight 1,145–1,220 kg (2,524–2,690 lb)

The second-generation Brezza was unveiled in India on 30 June 2022 without the "Vitara" moniker. [29] [30]

The vehicle retained the body shell platform of previous generation with major revisions. It came with revised front and rear fascia, redesigned C-pillar, thicker body claddings, redesigned 16-inch alloy wheels, shark fin-type antenna and electric sunroof. The dimensions are also nearly identical to the outgoing model, except for the 45 mm (1.8 in) height increase due to the shark fin antenna. On the interior, the dashboard received a layered design with floating car audio display, along with redesigned steering wheel (with additional telescopic adjustment) and instrument cluster, wider rear bench seat, and addition of wireless charging dock, interior ambient lighting and rear AC vents. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Hill-Start Assist (HSA) are standard across the lineup, with six airbags also standard for the flagship ZXi+ grade.

The engine is replaced by the K15C Dualjet petrol unit with dual injectors, mated to either 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission option replacing the old 4-speed unit. The 12 V SHVS mild hybrid system is also carried over.

The second-generation Brezza is not exported from India to international markets such as South Africa. The role of the Brezza there was filled by the larger Grand Vitara and the Fronx. [31]

Awards

In 2017, the Vitara Brezza was named as the Indian Car of the Year. [32]

Sales

YearIndiaSouth Africa
Vitara BrezzaUrban CruiserVitara BrezzaUrban Cruiser
201685,168 [33]
2017140,945 [34]
2018155,466 [35]
2019131,732 [36]
202083,666 [37] 7,600 [38]
2021115,962 [39] 27,015 [40] 3,809 [41] 8,887 [41]
2022130,563 [42] 30,214 [42] 7,425 [43] 16,992 [43]

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