India, Oct. 1 -- The Maruti Suzuki Victoris has been introduced as a youthful, feature-rich, and affordable SUV for India's younger car buyers. Its introductory pricing and segment-first features have already created a buzz, but the real-world driving experience tells a more complete story. One of the biggest questions buyers ask of any Maruti Suzuki model is its fuel efficiency. Recently, the Victoris was put through a controlled mileage test during the official media drive, and the outcome was quite encouraging.

The test was conducted on the ZXI (O) AllGrip variant of the Victoris, powered by the brand's 1462 cc K15C smart hybrid petrol engine. The conditions were set to mirror realistic highway driving:

These parameters ensured that ...