Key update

Maruti has confirmed that the Victoris has got over 25,000 bookings in about two weeks since its September 15 launch and the waiting period has crossed 10 weeks for some trims, with timelines varying by variant, color and region due to supply and demand mismatch.

Launch and price

Launched on September 15, the Victoris is the Arena network’s flagship with introductory prices ranging from Rs 10.50 lakh to Rs 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom) matching current prices across variants and powertrains.

Specifications and variants

The lineup has six trims and multiple powertrains – petrol, strong-hybrid and CNG with manual and automatic transmissions and AllGrip in higher trims.

• Level 2 ADAS, 5-star safety rating and features like 360-degree camera and ventilated seats make the Victoris a tech-laden entrant in its segment.
• Claimed efficiencies vary by powertrain, strong-hybrid is for high fuel efficiency and CNG for lower running costs in daily city use.

Delivery timeline

Deliveries started soon after launch in late September and the current waiting period is up to 10 weeks depending on configuration and market due to bottlenecks and festival season demand.

Market context

The Victoris’ bookings have contributed to Maruti Suzuki’s best ever festive season start with over 1.65 lakh deliveries in first 8 days of Navaratri and open bookings are live across the entire portfolio.

Expert and company comments

Company officials have said waiting times are highest on select trims and had earlier mentioned logistics pressure during the festive period, which aligns with the delivery timelines and demand pattern in this period.

Competitive landscape

With 25,000 bookings in about two weeks, the Victoris is already contesting segment leaders like Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, with pricing, safety and ADAS to accelerate consideration in the midsize SUV space.

What to do

• Check local dealer ETA by variant and color as delivery times vary the most at trim and color level and can be influenced by regional allocation.
• Consider flexibility on trim or color to potentially shorten the wait as early production mixes often favor specific builds in launch months.

Quick facts table

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Closing note

High demand and festive-season momentum have extended the Maruti Victoris waiting period to as much as 10 weeks, so configuring the preferred variant early is the best route to secure timely delivery amid constrained allocations.