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Maruti launches 2025 Grand Vitara S CNG starting at Rs 13.48 lakh
MUMBAI: Ready, set, gas! Maruti Suzuki’s 2025 Grand Vitara S-CNG is here to prove that efficiency can be exciting, not just economical. Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has launched the 2025 Grand Vitara S-CNG, priced from Rs 13.48 lakh (ex-showroom), combining eco-conscious power with upgraded safety and tech, and giving India’s green SUV segment a serious push.
Powered by the Next-Gen K-series 1.5-litre, Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine, the Grand Vitara S-CNG offers a mileage of 26.6 km/kg making it one of the most fuel-efficient options in its category. It churns out 64.6 kW (87.8 PS) at 5500 rpm and 121.5 Nm torque at 4200 rpm in CNG mode.
But the upgrades aren’t just under the hood. The 2025 edition adds 6 airbags as standard across all variants, a timely move in line with India’s growing demand for enhanced safety. Other features keeping passengers secure include Electronic Stability Program+ (ESP), Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, front and rear disc brakes, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and more.
Beyond safety, Maruti’s aiming for premium comfort. The Grand Vitara S-CNG now packs a punch with an Auto Purify system with PM 2.5 Display, a 22.86 cm (9”) SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system with wireless connectivity, a Clarion-tuned premium sound system, ventilated front seats, wireless charging, reclining rear seats (60:40 split), rear AC vents, and Suzuki Connect integration.
The SUV’s dimensions hold steady at 4345 mm (length) × 1795 mm (width) × 1645 mm (height), maintaining its road presence and urban agility.
Variant-wise Pricing (Ex-showroom, India)- Delta CNG – Rs 13,48,000, Zeta CNG – Rs 15,62,000.
MSIL, senior executive officer of marketing and sales Partho Banerjee stated, “The new 2025 Grand Vitara S-CNG offers a range of new convenience and safety features alongside the introduction of 6 airbags as standard. It delivers remarkable fuel efficiency, without compromising on the SUV experience.”
Maruti’s multi-fuel strategy is on full display, with the Grand Vitara now available in S-CNG, Strong Hybrid, and Allgrip Select 4×4 variants. Whether it’s urban commutes or greener getaways, the S-CNG promises to take you further without breaking the bank or the planet.
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Maharashtra panel orders Lodha to refund Rs 5 crore to homebuyers
Consumer court flags unfair practices in long-running property dispute case
MUMBAI: In a sharp rebuke to one of India’s biggest real estate players, the Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Macrotech Developers to refund nearly Rs 5 crore to a senior citizen couple, Uttam and Anindita Chatterjee. The ruling, delivered on March 13, 2026, calls out the developer for “deficiency in service” and “unfair trade practices”, bringing closure to a dispute that has stretched over a decade.
The case traces back to 2015, when the couple booked a 3-BHK flat at World Towers in Lower Parel for Rs 12.22 crore, with possession promised within a year. What followed was a series of changes that complicated matters. After deciding to exit the project, they were persuaded to shift to a 4-BHK in another development priced at Rs 8 crore, with delivery scheduled for 2018. However, within months, the price was allegedly increased to Rs 10 crore. After demonetisation reshaped the market, similar flats were reportedly being offered at lower prices, but the couple were not given the benefit.
Despite paying over Rs 2.83 crore, the couple neither received possession nor clarity. Instead, in 2018, the developer unilaterally cancelled the booking, retained part of the amount as earnest money, and argued that the buyers were investors rather than consumers. The commission rejected this claim, observing that casual references to “investment” do not take away consumer rights when the purchase intent is residential.
The bench also held that the developer could not penalise buyers for payment delays while failing to meet its own delivery commitments. It noted the lack of formal documentation for revised terms and termed the prolonged retention of funds without delivering a home as exploitative.
As part of its order, the commission directed the developer to refund Rs 2.83 crore paid by the couple, along with interest at 10 per cent per annum, amounting to around Rs 2.12 crore. In addition, Rs 1 lakh has been awarded for mental agony and Rs 50,000 towards litigation costs, taking the total payout to over Rs 5 crore. The developer has been asked to comply within two months.
For now, the ruling serves as a reminder that in real estate, shifting terms and delayed promises can carry a significant cost.
