The Brezza facelift brings a new turbo petrol engine, an underbody CNG tank and minor styling tweaks.
ADAS will reportedly be skipped despite earlier speculation around the update.
Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to roll out the first major update to the second-generation Brezza, which originally went on sale back in 2022. The facelifted SUV has been doing the rounds in test mule form for several months now, and the wait is finally set to end on July 23, 2026, when the new model breaks cover.
What Has Changed Under The Bonnet
The standout addition is expected to be a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, likely sourced from the Fronx, where it produces 100 PS and 147.6 Nm of torque. Buyers should get a choice between a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
On the Fronx, this unit returns 21.5 km/L with the manual and 20.01 km/L with the automatic, though the heavier Brezza is likely to post marginally lower figures. The existing 1.5-litre K15C Smart Hybrid engine, good for 103 PS and 139 Nm, is expected to soldier on as well.
A CNG option will continue to be offered, too, and this is where things get interesting. Test mules have been caught with an underbody-mounted CNG tank, a layout similar to what the Victoris uses. This is a meaningful shift, since the current setup eats into boot space, and an underbody tank should free things up considerably, potentially giving the CNG variant a real sales boost.
Why There's No ADAS This Time
Despite earlier chatter suggesting Maruti might finally add an ADAS suite to the Brezza, that does not appear to be happening with this update.
Instead, the changes on offer are expected to be fairly modest. Look out for revised lighting elements, reworked front and rear bumpers, updated tail lamps and a fresh set of alloy wheel designs, all spotted during recent test mule sightings.
Cabin Updates And Equipment
Inside, expect a refreshed trim and some new colour options rather than a wholesale redesign. The bigger talking point could be a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, mirroring what's already on offer in the Victoris.
Other features tipped to make an appearance include ventilated front seats, a powered driver's seat and ambient lighting.
The GST Angle
There is a tax angle worth noting here. A turbo petrol engine typically costs more to engineer, but Maruti's 1.0-litre unit runs one cylinder fewer than the existing 1.5-litre naturally aspirated motor.
Combine that with the lower 18 percent GST slab applicable to petrol engines up to 1,200cc, and the turbo and naturally aspirated variants could end up priced fairly close to one another.
Currently, the Brezza falls into a steeper 40 percent tax bracket because of its 1,500cc engine, even though it remains a sub-4-metre SUV.
Where The Brezza Stands In The Market
The new Brezza will keep up its rivalry with the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Skoda Kylaq and Toyota Taisor.
With a new engine option, added features, the underbody CNG setup and a friendlier tax slab in play, the Brezza could see a meaningful sales uptick. As things stand, it held the fourth spot among bestselling sub-4-metre SUVs in May 2026, with a market share of 11.39 percent.
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