The Suzuki Brezza (known as Vitara Brezza for the first generation) is a subcompact crossover SUV from Suzuki and manufactured by

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in India. The Brezza is the first Suzuki-branded car which was fully developed in India. The model was designed as a smaller alternative to the global market Vitara and targeted to young audiences. It is only available for

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s in Asia and Africa. The first-generation model was also marketed by

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as the Toyota Urban Cruiser between 2020 and 2022. As in the original Vitara model, the name "Vitara" is derived from English word "vital," as in "

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," while the name "Brezza" means "breeze" in Italian. __TOC__

First generation (YF; 2016)

Suzuki Vitara Brezza at GIIAS 2016 (rear view) 1

The Vitara Brezza was first unveiled in India at the 13th Auto Expo in February 2016. It was previewed by the XA Alpha

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that was showcased in 2012. The production model is built on global market Vitara's platform. In 2016, the vehicle contains 98 percent Indian parts. 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. Initially, the Vitara Brezza was solely powered by a 1.3-litre Fiat-sourced '' D13A DDiS'' four-cylinder

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engine which produced and of torque. The engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automated manual transmission. The fuel economy is stated at . The diesel-powered Vitara Brezza is also exported to India's neighboring countries, such as to Nepal.

Facelift

The Vitara Brezza received its

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in February 2020. The front bumper, skid plates, headlights, taillights, and wheels were redesigned. The sole turbo-diesel engine was replaced by a Bharat Stage 6 stage-compliant 1.5-litre '' K15B'' four-cylinder

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engine. It produces and 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 for the manual transmission option and for the automatic unit. The newer engine made the Vitara Brezza lose its GST advantage as the engine displacement exceeding the 1,200 cc limit. Suzuki expanded the export of the Vitara Brezza to several right-hand drive African markets since 2021, which is enabled by the use of petrol engine that is more suitable for markets outside India. The SHVS mild hybrid system is only equipped for export models in

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, such as Bangladesh and Nepal. File:2021 Suzuki Vitara Brezza VXI 01.jpg, 2021 Vitara Brezza VXi (Facelift; Front) File:2021 Suzuki Vitara Brezza VXI 02.jpg, 2021 Vitara Brezza VXi (Facelift; Rear) File:Interior of Suzuki Vitara Brezza.jpg, Interior (Facelift) File:Maruti Vitara Brezza.jpg, Vitara Brezza LXi (Facelift)

Toyota Urban Cruiser

The facelifted Vitara Brezza is sold by

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

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. 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. File:2021 Toyota Urban Cruiser Mid (India) front view.png, 2021 Toyota Urban Cruiser Mid (K15B, India) File:2021 Toyota Urban Cruiser Mid (India) rear view.png, 2021 Urban Cruiser Mid (K15B, India)

Safety

;Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza ;Toyota Urban Cruiser 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, which partially explained the increase in adult occupant protection score.

Second generation (2022)

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

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(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. File:2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi+ (India) rear view 02.png, Rear view File:2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi+ (India) interior.png, Interior

Awards

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

Sales

References

External links

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Vitara Brezza 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. The model was ...

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