Maruti Suzuki Victoris long term review | 700km report

Model ZXi+(O)Test started: July 2026/11,709kmCurrent ODO reading: 12,431kmMileage this month: 722kmEfficiency: 13.5kmplThe Victoris has been my constant companion over the last month, and I have fallen in love with a feature that is often questioned in India: cruise control. The system on the Victoris is brilliant and, more importantly, very well suited to Indian driving conditions. Being radar-guided, it can quite literally take over the driving chores, which comes as a boon not just on empty roads, but in traffic as well. So, here’s how it works.On my daily drive to work, I use a flyover with a speed limit of 60kmph. Once I am on the flyover, I set the cruise control to 60kmph and just hold on to the steering. As the Victoris approaches the car in front, the system detects it and starts slowing down. The lane assist, in the meantime, ensures that the car stays within its lane. Now, I have two options. I can simply keep things as they are and let the Victoris follow the car in front, maintaining a safe distance. Or, I can flick the indicator and change lanes. As soon as the cruise control system detects an empty road ahead, it gathers speed and settles back at the preset 60kmph. And if the car ahead moves away, the system detects it and gathers speed smoothly and effortlessly.I even noticed that, when required, the system automatically flicks the high beam on momentarily! Kudos to Maruti Suzuki for tuning the system so well for India.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine - Ends