Toyota HyRyder vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Two best in class SUVs compared to help you make a wise decision, read before you buy

Toyota HyRyder vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Today we will compare two of the best in the segment SUV offered by Toyota and Maruti Suzuki in India. Both of these SUVs are offered in the same price range and compete well with each other. Let's compare them and see which one is better

Toyota HyRyder vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Key specifications

Engine

The Toyota Hyryder and Maruti compact SUV both have 1.5-litre petrol mild-hybrid and 1.5-litre petrol strong-hybrid engines with 103 PS and 116 PS, respectively. The latter features three driving modes: petrol, hybrid, and pure electric vehicle. It also boasts self-charging technology. The same 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine is used in the CNG models, however, it produces 87.83PS and 121.5Nm less power. There is just a five-speed manual available for them. The strong hybrid is only available with an e-CVT, whereas the mild hybrid is paired with either a five-speed manual transmission or an optional six-speed automatic transmission. Only the top-of-the-line mild hybrid model is available with all-wheel drive.

Features

The Hyryder comes equipped with paddle shifters, a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ventilated front seats, smartphone and smartwatch connectivity, ambient lighting, and all of these features. In addition, a wireless phone charger, panoramic sunroof, and heads-up display are included.

The Grand Vitara has a heads-up display, a digital driver display, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger, ventilated front seats, and a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Price in India

Prices for the Hyryder now range from Rs. 10.48 lakh to Rs. 19.49 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India).

The price range for Maruti's compact SUV is between Rs. 10.45 lakh and Rs (ex-showroom, Delhi).