Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: price Comparison Before and After GST Reduction

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara has gained recognition as a premium mid-size SUV in India, offering a combination of sophisticated design, feature-packed interiors, and a variety of powertrain options. Available in 1.5-litre petrol, strong hybrid, and CNG variants, the Grand Vitara appeals to a wide range of buyers, from traditional petrol SUV enthusiasts to eco-conscious city dwellers.

Now, thanks to the government’s GST 2.0 tax reform, effective from September 22, 2025, the Grand Vitara is set to become even more attractive.

Impact of GST 2.0 Tax Reform on the Grand Vitara’s Pricing

Under the new tax regime, SUVs like the Grand Vitara will face a flat 40% GST, with no cess, replacing the previous 28% GST plus additional cess. Previously, the Grand Vitara’s petrol and CNG variants were taxed at a total rate of 45%, while the strong hybrid variants saw a 43% tax. With this change, the ex-showroom prices of all variants will be reduced.

New Pricing for the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (Petrol Variants)

The petrol-powered Grand Vitara comes in several trims, offering both manual and automatic transmissions. These variants balance performance and efficiency, catering to various customer needs. With the GST 2.0 reform, the tax has been reduced from 45% to 40% for petrol variants, and from 43% to 40% for hybrid variants, resulting in considerable savings for buyers.

Grand Vitara Variant	Old Price (Ex-showroom)	New Price (Ex-showroom)	Reduction	Reduction (%)
1.5 MHEV ALPHA	Rs 16,14,000	Rs 15,58,345	Rs 55,655	3.45
1.5 MHEV ALPHA AUTO	Rs 17,54,000	Rs 16,93,517	Rs 60,483	3.45
1.5 MHEV DELTA AUTO	Rs 13,93,000	Rs 13,44,966	Rs 48,034	3.45
1.5 MHEV DELTA	Rs 12,53,000	Rs 12,09,793	Rs 43,207	3.45
1.5 MHEV ZETA AUTO	Rs 16,07,000	Rs 15,51,586	Rs 55,414	3.45
1.5 MHEV ZETA	Rs 14,67,000	Rs 14,16,414	Rs 50,586	3.45
1.5 MHEV SIGMA	Rs 11,42,000	Rs 11,02,621	Rs 39,379	3.45
1.5 MHEV ZETA (O)	Rs 15,27,000	Rs 14,74,345	Rs 52,655	3.45
1.5 MHEV ZETA (O) AUTO	Rs 16,67,000	Rs 16,09,517	Rs 57,483	3.45
1.5 MHEV ALPHA AUTO ALLGRIP	Rs 19,04,000	Rs 18,38,345	Rs 65,655	3.45
1.5 MHEV ALPHA (O) AUTO ALLGRIP	Rs 19,64,000	Rs 18,96,276	Rs 67,724	3.45
1.5 MHEV ALPHA (O) AUTO	Rs 18,14,000	Rs 17,51,448	Rs 62,552	3.45
1.5 MHEV ALPHA (O)	Rs 16,74,000	Rs 16,16,276	Rs 57,724	3.45

This price reduction improves the Grand Vitara’s competitiveness against rivals such as the Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, and Hyundai Creta .

New Pricing for the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (Strong Hybrid Variants)

One of the highlights of the Grand Vitara range is the strong hybrid variant, developed in collaboration with Toyota. This version delivers impressive fuel efficiency and can even run on electric power in urban traffic. Before the GST 2.0 reform, hybrid trims were taxed at 43%, which was 28% GST plus a 15% cess. The new 40% tax rate under GST 2.0 will lower the prices of these variants as well.

Grand Vitara Variant	Old Price (Ex-showroom)	New Price (Ex-showroom)	Reduction	Reduction (%)
1.5 HEV ALPHA+ E-CVT	Rs19,92,000	₹19,92,000	Rs41,790	2.1
1.5 HEV ZETA+ E-CVT	Rs18,60,000	Rs18,20,979	Rs39,021	2.1
1.5 HEV DELTA+ E-CVT	Rs16,99,000	Rs16,63,357	Rs35,643	2.1
1.5 HEV ZETA+ (O) E-CVT	Rs19,20,000	Rs18,79,720	Rs40,280	2.1
1.5 HEV ALPHA+ (O) E-CVT	Rs20,52,000	Rs20,08,951	Rs43,049	2.1

This makes the hybrid variant even more appealing to urban buyers who prioritise fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.

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New Pricing for the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (CNG Variants)

For those looking for a more economical option, the Grand Vitara also offers CNG variants, making it one of the few SUVs in its segment to offer a dual-fuel option. Like the petrol variants, the CNG trims will benefit from a tax reduction from 45% to 40%, resulting in lower ex-showroom prices.

Grand Vitara Variant	Original Ex-showroom Price	Revised Ex-showroom Price	Amount Saved	Percentage Drop
1.5 CNG DELTA	Rs13,48,000	Rs13,01,517	Rs46,483	3.45%
1.5 CNG ZETA	Rs15,62,000	Rs15,08,138	Rs53,862	3.45%

This makes the CNG variants more attractive for buyers who seek lower running costs while maintaining the practicality and style of an SUV.

Reasons for the Price Reduction

The price reduction is a result of the GST 2.0 reforms, which aim to simplify the taxation system for automobiles and make the pricing structure more transparent. Under the old system, different vehicle variants were taxed at varying rates, with petrol and CNG variants attracting 45% tax, while the strong hybrids were taxed at 43%. Under the new system, all variants of the Grand Vitara will be taxed at a uniform 40%, eliminating the previous cess structure.

Old Tax System:

Petrol & CNG (>4m, >1.5L): 28% GST + 17% cess = 45%

Strong Hybrid: 28% GST + 15% cess = 43%

New Tax System (Effective September 22, 2025):

All variants: 40% flat GST, no cess

Category	Old GST	Old Cess	Old Total Tax	New GST	New Total Tax	Change in Tax
Mid-size Cars	28%	17%	45%	40%	40%	5% reduction
Mid & Large Hybrid Cars (> 4,000 mm, > 1200 cc petrol / > 1500 cc diesel)	28%	15%	43%	40%	40%	3% reduction

This restructuring lowers prices and ensures greater transparency for customers.

When Will the New Prices Be Effective?

The updated GST rates will come into effect on September 22, 2025. All purchases or deliveries of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara made after this date will reflect the new, reduced ex-showroom prices.

Summary of Savings

Depending on the chosen variant, buyers can save up to Rs67,000 on the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara thanks to the GST 2.0 price cut.

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