The compact SUV has been in its current-gen avatar since June 2022 and a facelift is certainly due
The test mule of the upcoming 2026 Maruti Brezza facelift was recently spied testing on a public road. Brezza is among the most popular compact SUVs in the country. Despite having no diesel option, the SUV has done incredibly well on the sales charts. In fact, it is quite impressive since the competition in this space is intense. Almost all major carmakers offer some models in this space. Hence, to stand out from the crowd can be quite challenging. That is yet another reason why the largest car brand in the country needs to update the vehicle to keep it fresh.
New 2026 Maruti Brezza Facelift Caught Testing
This latest spy video has been doing the rounds on social media for the past few hours. The visuals capture a heavily camouflaged compact SUV amidst heavy traffic. As per the details of the post, it might be carrying an underbody CNG tank. We know that Maruti offers a factory-fitted CNG kit on many of its models, including the existing Brezza. However, if the CNG tank is located anywhere apart from that boot, it will enhance the practicality of the SUV manifold. Until now, the CNG tank in the boot eats up the storage space for the luggage. With an underbody CNG configuration, owners will be able to utilize the entire boot compartment.
Apart from that, not many visual changes are visible in this short video clip. Nevertheless, we can expect it to carry a tweaked styling, along with the addition of a few new features inside the cabin. While it is almost certain that it will continue to carry the 1.5-litre 4-cylinder NA petrol mill with the option of CNG, we might even see either a 1.0-litre turbo petrol (from the Fronx) or a new 1.2-litre turbo petrol mill. Manual and automatic transmission options will be available. However, nothing official has been announced just yet. We shall get to know more details in the coming weeks, as the launch might take place in the first half of 2026.
My View
The new Maruti Brezza will have a huge task on its hands as the number of products in this space has been increasing rapidly. While it will leverage its dense dealership and service network and the image of being the biggest carmaker, the competitors are offering incredible features, styling, safety and powertrain alternatives. Let us see how well Maruti equips the Brezza facelift to entice new buyers.
Editor’s Note
Yatharth Chauhan, Managing Editor
Having tracked the compact SUV segment for over a decade, I can say the Brezza’s mid-cycle update is arriving at a crucial time. Competition has never been fiercer, and buyers today expect far more than just reliability and low running costs. If Maruti truly manages to integrate an underbody CNG layout and bring in a turbo-petrol option, it could significantly strengthen the Brezza’s appeal. I’ll be watching closely to see whether Maruti evolves the package enough to stay ahead in this brutally competitive market.
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