Maruti Suzuki has been the leading car maker in India for over two decades now. It has built its identity on the backbone of affordable and reliable cars that can take on the everyday challenges faced by Indian driver’s, and at the same time, remain easy on the pocket.
In 2015, Maruti Suzuki launched its NEXA retail chain. While the promise of affordability and reliability remained, the Indian car maker was looking to entice customers looking for a premium experience. From the buying decision to the service of vehicles, NEXA offers a more sophisticated and technologically advanced experience. Furthermore, NEXA cars feature a modern design and better features than regular Maruti Suzuki cars.
Under the NEXA retail chain, Maruti Suzuki offers models of different body types including a hatchback, MPV and even SUVs. Here’s a detailed look at all the cars sold through the NEXA chain by Maruti Suzuki.
List of Maruti Suzuki Nexa Cars in India
| Car | Body Type | Fuel Type | Ex Showroom price |
| Maruti Suzuki Ignis | Hatchback | Petrol | Rs. 5.85 lakh to Rs. 8.26 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno | Hatchback | Petrol, CNG | Rs. 6.7 lakh to Rs. 9.92 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Fronx | Crossover | Petrol, CNG | Rs. 7.55 lakh to Rs. 13.07 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara | SUV | Petrol, Petrol Hybrid | Rs. 11.42 lakh to Rs. 20.68 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki XL6 | MPV | Petrol, CNG | Rs. 11.84 lakh to Rs. 15 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Jimny | SUV | Petrol | Rs. 12.76 lakh to Rs. 14.97 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Invicto | MPV | Petrol, Petrol Hybrid | Rs. 25.51 lakh to Rs. 29.22 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki e Vitara | SUV | Electric | Yet To Be Launched |
Maruti Suzuki Ignis
The Ignis is the smallest hatchback sold by Maruti Suzuki through its NEXA outlets and since its launch in 2017. It was the replacement for the highly popular Ritz. The small hatchback is available with a 1.2 litre petrol engine and it is available with a 5 speed manual transmission or a 5 speed AMT (Automated Manual Transmission). A diesel engine used to be offered with the Ignis, however, it was discontinued in 2018.
The Ignis has a tallboy design and is especially comfortable for taller passengers. On the features front, it ticks all the modern basics such as touchscreen infotainment system, Auto AC, push button start/stop, electrically adjustable ORVMs, a 60:40 split rear seat and a rear view camera. The Ignis received a facelift in 2020, with minor cosmetic changes and an updated touchscreen part of the changes.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis Specifications
- Engine: 1.2 litre petrol engine
- Transmission: 5 speed MT, 5 speed AMT
- Mileage: 20.89 km/l
- Airbags: 2 airbags
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Seating Capacity: 5 seater
- Body Type: Hatchback
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a premium hatchback offering from the Indian car maker, which is why it is sold through the NEXA retail chain. It is available with a naturally aspirated petrol engine which can be had with both, a manual or an automatic transmission. Furthermore, the Baleno is also offered with a factory fitted CNG kit, albeit only with the manual transmission.
Keeping in mind its premium positioning as a hatchback, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available with features like rear AC vents, fast charging USB (Type A and Type C) ports for rear passengers, a sliding armrest for the driver and front passenger, LED fog lamps and cruise control. Furthermore, it also gets high end features like a 360 degree camera, head up display, and suite of connected features part of Suzuki Connect.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Specifications
- Engine: 1.2 litre petrol engine
- Transmission: 5 speed MT, 5 speed AMT
- Mileage: 22.35 km/l (MT), 22.94 km/l (AMT), 30.61 km/kg (CNG)
- Airbags: 6 airbags
- Fuel Type: Petrol, CNG
- Seating Capacity: 5 seater
- Body Type: Hatchback
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is a crossover vehicle that is built on the Baleno platform. However, it features updated styling and a raised ground clearance, which make it a more practical option when dealing with bad road conditions. It is offered with a naturally aspirated petrol engine and a turbocharged petrol engine.
Both engines are offered with a 5 speed manual transmission. Furthermore, the naturally aspirated petrol engine is available with a 5 speed AMT and the turbocharged petrol engine is available with a 6 speed AT as well. For budget conscious buyers, Maruti Suzuki also offers the naturally aspirated petrol engine with a factory fitted CNG kit in its manual transmission guise.
The Fronx is offered with the latest features such as 9 inch infotainment touchscreen that is complimented by a 6 speaker audio system tuned by ARKAMYS. It also inherits other premium features from the Baleno such as rear AC vents, rear fast charging USB ports, a sliding armrest for the front row, cruise control, 360 degree camera, head up display and the Suzuki Connect system which gives it connected car features.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx Specifications
- Engine: 1.2 litre petrol engine, 1.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine
- Transmission: 5 speed MT (both engines), 5 speed MT (NA petrol), 6 speed AT (turbo petrol)
- Mileage: 21.79 km/l (1.2 MT), 22.89 km/l (1.2 AMT), 28.51 km/kg (CNG), 21.5 km/l(1.0 MT), 20.01 km/l (1.0 AT)
- Airbags: 6 airbags
- Fuel Type: Petrol, CNG
- Seating Capacity: 5 seater
- Body Type: Crossover
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is an all new SUV that was launched by the Indian car maker in 2022 to take on the established players in the compact SUV segment such as the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. Maruti offers the Grand Vitara with two petrol engines, one using only mild hybrid technology whereas the other engine is available with a strong hybrid system, that makes it even more efficient than diesel engines of its rivals.
The first petrol engine is a 1.5 litre, four cylinder, unit and can be had with a 5 speed manual transmission or with a 6 speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the AT version is available with an AWD system, a first for cars in this segment. This engine is also equipped with a mild hybrid system that helps in bettering fuel efficiency. Lastly, Maruti Suzuki also offers a factory fitted CNG kit, albeit only with the manual transmission.
The second petrol engine of the Grand Vitara is also a 1.5 litre unit, however, it only has three cylinders. This engine is paired to a strong hybrid motor, which means that this powertrain is capable of running only on electric power. An eCVT is used to channel the power from the hybrid powertrain to the front wheels, with no option of a manual transmission.
On the features front, the Grand Vitara is offered with a panoramic sunroof, a 6 speaker sound system by Clarion, tyre pressure monitoring system, 8 way power adjustable driver seat, ventilated front seats, rear sun shades, an air purifier, head up display and connected car tech.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre petrol engine (mild hybrid), 1.5 litre petrol engine (strong hybrid)
- Transmission: 5 speed MT (mild hybrid), 6 speed AT (mild hybrid), eCVT (strong hybrid)
- Mileage: 21.11 km/l (MT), 20.58 km/l (AT), 19.20 km/l (AT AWD), 29.79 km/l (eCVT)
- Airbags: 6 airbags
- Fuel Type: Petrol, Petrol Hybrid
- Seating Capacity: 5 seater
- Body Type: SUV
Maruti Suzuki XL6
The XL6 is a premium MPV from Maruti Suzuki that is built on the same platform as the highly popular Ertiga. However, unlike the Ertiga which is a 7 seater, the XL6 is positioned as a 6 seater vehicle with two captain seats in the second row, making it a more premium and comfortable option. The XL6 is equipped with a 1.5 litre petrol engine and it can be mated to a 5 speed manual transmission, or a 6 speed automatic transmission. Maruti Suzuki also offers the option of a factory fitted CNG kit for the XL6, however, it can only be had with the manual transmission.
Maruti Suzuki has positioned the XL6 as a premium MPV and it differentiates it from the Ertiga by giving it more premium design elements, both for the exterior and the interior. As far as features are concerned, the XL6 is equipped with all LED lighting for its exterior, Auto AC, a roof mounted secondary AC unit for the second and third row, air cooled cup holders, cruise control, 360 degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring system and connected features via Suzuki Connect.
Maruti Suzuki XL6 Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre petrol engine
- Transmission: 5 speed MT, 6 speed AT
- Mileage: 20.97 (MT), 20.27 (AT), 26.32 km/kg (CNG)
- Airbags: 4 airbags
- Fuel Type: Petrol, CNG
- Seating Capacity: 6 seater
- Body Type: MPV
Maruti Suzuki Jimny
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny was launched in India 2023 and is the most unique vehicle in the NEXA lineup. While most other NEXA cars have competition from other car makers, the Jimny truly stands out as a one off product with its 4WD system, rugged construction and petite size. The Jimny is only available with a 1.5 litre petrol engine, with the option to choose from between a 5 speed manual or a 4 speed automatic transmission. 4WD with a low range transfer case is offered as standard on all variants of the Jimny.
The Jimny is built keeping in mind that it will spend more time on off-road trails than on tarmac, and as such, the SUV is sparsely equipped. However, Maruti Suzuki has ensured that modern features that have almost become a necessity in today’s times such as touchscreen, Auto AC, cruise control, power windows for all doors and steering mounted audio controls are offered on the Jimny. Furthermore, the Jimny also gets a quirky feature in the form of headlamp washers, which come in handy when driving off road.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre petrol engine
- Transmission: 5 speed MT, 4 speed AT
- Mileage: 16.94 km/l (MT), 16.39 km/l (AT)
- Airbags: 6 airbags
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Seating Capacity: 4 seater
- Body Type: SUV
Maruti Suzuki Invicto
The Maruti Suzuki Invicto is the most premium vehicle from the Indian car maker, and it is based on the Toyota Innova Hycross. In fact, the Invicto was born out of the joint venture between the car makers for cross badging of cars, the Invicto is even manufactured in Toyota’s plant in Karnataka. The Maruti Suzuki Invicto is offered with a single petrol engine that is mated to an electric motor, making it a strong hybrid powertrain. It can run on electric power only, and is only available with an eCVT gearbox.
The Invicto is equipped with premium features such as a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, captain seats for second row passengers, multi zone climate control, one touch powered tailgate, powered driver seat with memory control, air purifier, 360 degree camera, front parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system and even Suzuki Connect which gives it connected car abilities.
Maruti Suzuki Invicto Specifications
- Engine: 2.0 litre petrol engine (strong hybrid)
- Transmission: eCVT
- Mileage: 23.24 km/l
- Airbags: 6 airbags
- Fuel Type: Petrol Hybrid
- Seating Capacity: 7 seater/8 seater
- Body Type: MPV
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara was shown at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo and is expected to be launched in the coming months. The e Vitara is the first completely electric vehicle from Maruti Suzuki and it will be sold in global markets as well. The e Vitara that will go on sale in India will feature a single electric motor on the front axle, however, the global model will also have a second motor on the rear axle, giving it AWD capabilities. The e Vitara will be offered with two battery pack options: 49 kWh and 61 kWh. The latter will give it an estimated range of over 550 km.
The e Vitara will be offered with premium features such as a fixed glass sunroof, ambient lighting, 10.1 inch touchscreen, 10.25 inch digital instrument cluster, an Infinity sound system by Harman, 360 degree camera, front parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system and 7 airbags, which would be a first for a Maruti Suzuki vehicle. The e Vitara will also feature a 10 way power adjustable driver seat, front ventilated seats, an air purifier, a 40:20:40 split for the rear seats along with the ability to slide and recline.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Specifications
- Engine: 1 Electric Motor on Front Axle
- Transmission: Automatic
- Range: Over 500 km
- Airbags: 7 airbags (including driver knee airbag)
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Seating Capacity: 5 seater
- Body Type: SUV
Maruti Suzuki Nexa Cars in India Summary
While Maruti Suzuki is primarily known for its reliable, efficient and inexpensive cars, the NEXA retail chain has allowed the Indian car maker to break into premium segments as well. Models like the Grand Vitara, Jimny and even the Invicto wouldn’t have been as popularly accepted if they were sold alongside budget models like the Alto. Furthermore, the upcoming e Vitara which will also be retailed through NEXA outlets will also benefit greatly from this premium positioning.
Ultimately, the NEXA retail outlets blend the reliability, efficiency and practicality of Maruti Suzuki vehicles with a more premium design, better features, and an overall enhanced buyer experience.
FAQs
Q. What is the difference between Maruti Suzuki Arena and NEXA dealerships?
The Maruti Suzuki Arena dealerships cater to the budget models sold by the Indian car maker, such as the Alto, S-Presso, WagonR, Swift and Ertiga. On the other hand, NEXA dealerships cater to more premium vehicles such as the Baleno, Fronx, XL6, Grand Vitara, Jimny and Invicto. NEXA cars have a more premium design along with better features than cars sold via Arena dealerships.
Q. Do NEXA cars offer better safety features than cars sold through Maruti Suzuki Arena dealerships?
NEXA cars are generally equipped with more safety features than cars sold through Arena dealerships. They feature more airbags, and other features such as ESP and hill hold assist are even offered in lower variants of NEXA cars. However, with time, Maruti Suzuki has been updating the safety features of its cars with even cars retailed through Arena dealership getting more such features.
Q. Are NEXA cars more expensive to maintain than Maruti Suzuki Arena cars?
While NEXA cars are priced higher than the Arena dealership cars, the service costs for similar models is similar due to the part sharing among models and the Maruti Suzuki’s extensive network.
Q. Which NEXA car is the best for a large family?
While most NEXA cars are 5 seaters, the Invicto will be a great choice for anyone looking for a higher seating capacity. Based on the variant you pick, the Invicto can seat 7 to 8 people. The 7 seater version features captain seats in the second row and they are highly comfortable. The XL6 is another MPV from the NEXA dealership which can seat 6 people and has captain seats in the second row.
Q. What is the mileage of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara has an ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 27.97 km/l. It is able to return such a high fuel efficiency as it has an onboard electric motor that aids the engine in its operation. The Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid is only available with an eCVT gearbox, with no option of a manual transmission.
Q. Is the Maruti Suzuki Jimny a suitable car for daily driving?
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is a lifestyle vehicle and its primary purpose is to go off-road. That said, the Jimny has compact proportions which can be great for everyday driving, as it allows you to squeeze through gaps in traffic and park in the smallest of spaces. However, the Jimny doesn’t offer the same comfortable driving experience as other cars such as the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and the Jimny also doesn’t have modern features like other SUVs in the market.
