With the increasing competition in the sub-compact SUV AMT space, Maruti Suzuki India has officially launched the new 2018 Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza in India with Auto Gear Shift (AGS) technology. Priced in India at Rs. 8.54 lakh (ex-showroom), the updated Maruti Vitara Brezza 2018 gets new enhanced look on the exterior and refreshed interiors. The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza AMT is now available in a new shade - Autumn Orange. See More: Maruti Swift and Baleno 52,686 Units Recalled in India For Faulty Brake Vacuum Hose

As far as the mechanical front is concerned, the new Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza AGS comes with the same 1.3-litre DDiS diesel engine. The oil burner is capable of producing 88 bhp of maximum power and peak torque of 200 Nm. Moreover, the AGS version of Maruti's best-selling SUV is offered in 4 variants -  VDi AGS, ZDi AGS, ZDi+ AGS & ZDi Dual Tone AGS. Read More: 2018 Maruti Vitara Brezza with AMT Launching in India Soon; Expected Price, Features, Specifications & Other Details

In terms of safety features, the Maruti Vitara Brezza AGS comes fitted with dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child restraint system, reverse parking sensors, front seat belt pre-tensioners and more. Moreover, Vitara Brezza compact SUV is already certified for offset and side impact crash tests ever since its inception.

The new Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza AGS is priced in the range of Rs. 8.54 lakh to Rs. 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom) which competes against the likes of Tata Nexon AMT, Ford EcoSport AT & Mahindra TUV300 AMT in the sub-compact SUV space. See Also: Upcoming Maruti Suzuki Cars in India: New Maruti Ertiga 2018, New Ciaz, Future S & More

Mr. R S Kalsi, Senior Executive Director (Marketing and Sales), MSIL said: “Vitara Brezza has been a game changer for India’s SUV market. We have enhanced its allure to meet aspirations of our young customers. They now have the option of Auto Gear Shift, the acclaimed two-pedal technology, for enhanced convenience. AGS has been very well accepted by customers, and sales of AGS variants in the Maruti Suzuki portfolio have tripled in three years. By making this technology available on Vitara Brezza, together with a refreshed design, we expect India’s number one SUV to become even more attractive.”

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