2026 Maruti Brezza: What's new from design to engine? Know complete details

Maruti Suzuki has launched its popular sub-4-meter compact SUV 2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza in a new avatar in the Indian market. This is the biggest and most comprehensive update of the Brezza so far after the second-generation in 2022.

The company has not only made fresh changes in its looks and interior, but has also included a brand new turbo-petrol engine, new 6-speed manual gearbox and segment-first safety features. Its starting ex-showroom price has been fixed at ₹ 7.40 lakh. Let us know how much this popular SUV has changed compared to before?

How much did the exterior change?

The overall silhouette and body profile of the car remains the same, but many cosmetic changes have been made in the front and rear profiles-

• New front grille and bumper: The front features a newly redesigned grille with dark chrome inserts and a revised faux skid plate.
• headlights and fog lamps: The signature LED projector headlights with L-shaped DRLs have been retained, but the fog lamps have been re-positioned in new triangular housings.
• Alloy Wheels & Side Cladding: The side profile features new dual-tone body cladding and newly styled 16-inch alloy wheels.
• Special features of turbo variants: The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol variants get a Turbo badge on the tailgate, Turbo Boosterjet decal on the rear quarter glass and spotty red highlights on the grille, wheel arches and skid plates.

Interior and Cabin Comfort

The cabin of 2026 Brezza has been made much more premium and tech-loaded than before.

• Color Scheme and Trims: The classic black and brown dual-tone theme on the dashboard continues, but the old silver inserts have been replaced with a new gloss black finish.
• Upholstery: New patterns and stitching have been used on the leatherette seats.
• New Climate Control Panel: New and modern buttons have been provided for AC and climate control.

Hi-Tech Features (Features & Technology)

In terms of features, 2026 Brezza has taken a big jump. It can now be purchased with these new features-

• Big Infotainment System: Now the old 9-inch system has been replaced with a 10.1-inch SmartPlay Pro X touchscreen, which supports in-built navigation and Alexa Auto connectivity.
• Ventilated Seats: The feature of ventilated seats has been included for the front passenger and driver.
• Ambient Lighting: 64-color ambient lighting is provided in the cabin.
• Cooling Wireless Charger: To ensure that the phone does not heat up, an actively cooled wireless smartphone charger has been provided.
• Other Features: Features like in-built air purifier (PM2.5), 360-degree HD camera, electric sunroof, heads-up display (HUD) and Arkamys sound system are available.

Advanced Safety Features

Maruti has greatly strengthened the safety package of Brezza. Apart from the stand-offered 6 airbags, ABS, EBD and ESC, these new features have been added to it-

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Blind-Spot Warning (Blind-Spot Monitor)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Safe Exit Warning
• front parking sensors

Customers now get 3 powertrain options in the new Brezza-

1.0-litre Boosterjet turbo-petrol (new)

• Power/Torque: 110 bhp / 170 Nm
• Gearbox: 6-Speed ​​Manual (6MT)
• Mileage: Approx 20.1 kmpl

1.5-litre K15C naturally aspirated petrol

• Power/Torque: 103 bhp / 139 Nm
• Gearbox: 6-speed manual (6MT) and 6-speed torque converter automatic (6AT)
• Mileage: 19.96 kmpl (MT) / 19.8 kmpl (AT)

1.5-litre K15C CNG (factory-fitted):

• Power/Torque: 87.8 bhp / 121.5 Nm (in CNG mode)
• Gearbox: 5-speed/6-speed manual
• Mileage: 25.5 – 26.9 km/kg

Boot Space Improvement: The CNG cylinder is now mounted in the underbody, freeing up a lot of space in the boot for luggage.

Variant-wise ex-showroom price

After the new update, 2026 Maruti Brezza has emerged as an even stronger contender in its segment (Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO). Especially at a starting price of ₹7.40 lakh, the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol variant has become a great option for customers looking for powerful performance at a low price.