The Maruti Suzuki Invicto is the
most premium car Maruti has ever
built for India. Sold exclusively
through NEXA dealerships starting
at ₹24.97 lakh it brings Toyota’s
proven strong hybrid technology
to India’s most trusted automotive
brand. With 23.24 kmpl fuel
efficiency 5 star Bharat NCAP
safety and a genuinely premium
cabin it represents Maruti’s
boldest product ever. Here is
our complete review.
Why Invicto Exists
The Invicto fills a gap in
Maruti’s lineup — a premium
large MPV that competes with
the Toyota Innova HyCross while
offering Maruti’s legendary
ownership costs and service
network. Built on the same
TNGA platform as the Innova
HyCross through the Toyota
Maruti partnership the Invicto
is essentially a Maruti badged
Innova HyCross with different
styling and NEXA dealer network
positioning.
Design
The Invicto has a distinctive
design that is clearly related
to but different from the Innova
HyCross. The chrome grille
chunky body cladding silver
skid plates black alloy wheels
and roof rails give it a more
premium SUV inspired look than
the van like profile of older
Innova models. The rear with
clean LED tail lamps and neat
bumper layout looks modern
and premium.
Available in four colours —
Nexa Blue Celestial Stellar
Bronze Majestic Silver and
Mystic White — it offers
premium looking options
befitting its NEXA positioning.
The Strong Hybrid System
The Invicto’s biggest strength
is Toyota’s proven 2.0 litre
strong hybrid system producing
186bhp combined output from
the petrol engine and AC
synchronous motor. This system
delivers an extraordinary
23.24 kmpl ARAI certified
fuel efficiency.
In real world conditions owners
consistently report 18 to 20
kmpl in city driving — where
the hybrid runs predominantly
on electric power — and 19
to 22 kmpl on highways. For
a large 7 seat MPV these
figures are exceptional and
translate to running costs
of just ₹5 to ₹6 per km —
significantly lower than any
diesel 7 seater in its class.
The CVT automatic transmission
is smooth and seamless making
the Invicto effortless to drive
in city traffic and completely
stress free on long highway
journeys.
Passenger Comfort — The Invicto’s Purpose
The Invicto exists for passenger
comfort above everything else.
The second row captain seats
with ventilation recline and
ottoman style footrests on
Alpha Plus variants create
a genuinely first class travel
experience. The third row
with proper headroom and
legroom for adults is
significantly better than
most 7 seaters at this price.
The panoramic sunroof 360
degree camera ventilated
front and second row seats
and dedicated climate control
zone for rear passengers make
long journeys genuinely
comfortable for all 7 occupants.
Interior and Features
The 10.1 inch infotainment
touchscreen with wireless
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
6 speaker sound system powered
tailgate and connected car
features make it well equipped.
The material quality and overall
cabin finish feel genuinely
premium for a Maruti — the
NEXA positioning is justified
by the significantly elevated
interior experience compared
to any other Maruti product.
Safety — 5 Star Bharat NCAP
The Invicto achieved 5 stars
in Bharat NCAP crash testing —
the first Maruti large MPV to
do so. 6 airbags ABS with EBD
traction control ESC brake
assist hill hold control and
360 degree camera make it
comprehensively safe for
family use.
Honest Assessment
The Invicto’s main weakness
is its lack of brand premium
perception compared to the
Toyota Innova HyCross. Buyers
spending ₹25 to ₹29 lakh
on a large MPV often prefer
the Toyota badge for its
stronger resale value and
more aspirational positioning.
The Invicto is mechanically
identical to the HyCross but
sells at somewhat lower resale
values.
The 10.1 inch touchscreen while
functional feels smaller and
less impressive than the
HyCross’s larger screen.
Some owners also mention
the engine sound — typical
of the Toyota hybrid system —
which can feel prominent
in the cabin under acceleration.
Price Comparison
The Invicto starts at ₹24.97
lakh versus the Toyota Innova
HyCross starting at ₹19.77
lakh — the HyCross is actually
more affordable at the entry
level while offering more
variants. The Invicto tops
out at ₹28.61 lakh versus
HyCross topping at ₹30.99
lakh making them similarly
priced at the premium end.
Who Should Buy The Invicto
The Invicto is perfect for
buyers who want the Toyota
strong hybrid system and
reliability in a premium MPV
with the convenience of
Maruti’s larger NEXA service
network over Toyota’s. For
families who frequently travel
with all 7 seats occupied
and want the best fuel
efficiency of any 7 seater
in India the Invicto makes
compelling sense.
Verdict
The Maruti Suzuki Invicto
represents Maruti’s most
ambitious product in its
history. The strong hybrid
system delivering 23.24 kmpl
5 star safety premium NEXA
interior and Maruti’s service
network make it a genuinely
compelling 7 seater MPV.
If the Toyota Innova HyCross
is your benchmark the Invicto
offers a very similar ownership
experience through Maruti’s
more accessible service network
at comparable pricing.
