Maruti Suzuki test mules of the camouflaged Brezza continue testing with red registration plates from Haryana state despite the sub-4m SUV receiving a facelift in 2026, RushLane reported.
The high-volume crowd favourite received a facelift in 2026 featuring a new engine, revised aesthetics, and upgraded equipment. Testing has continued since the launch, showing Maruti Suzuki is developing a major update for the vehicle.
Most probable updates include an E85-compliant engine or a new 1.2L hybrid engine. The test mule donned the unmistakable iconic silhouette of the Brezza along with lighting elements similar to the current production model.
Maruti Suzuki showcased several new powertrains at Suzuki’s Technology Strategy Briefing 2026 held in Japan that could eventually reach the Indian market after market studies conclude.
The displayed lineup includes a 1.2L turbo petrol engine and a 1.5L turbo petrol engine, alongside a 1.2L hybrid engine designated as the Z12E. This hybrid unit pairs with a 0.6 kWh battery pack and two electric motors to deliver an engine output of 60 kW and 108 Nm, while the traction motor delivers 65 kW.
A more powerful plug-in hybrid system based around the 1.2L turbocharged engine was also revealed with a peak system power rating of 130 kW. This setup utilizes an externally rechargeable battery with a larger capacity and higher voltage architecture than the standard hybrid.
A range-extended electric vehicle setup with a peak system output of 114 bhp is also proposed for long commuters. In this REEV architecture, a large electric battery serves as the primary propulsion system while the 1.2L engine acts solely as a generator to top up the battery when required.
The spotted Brezza test vehicle could also serve as a testbed for the automaker to develop a low-cost advanced driver assistance system for the mass market. Maruti Suzuki intends to deploy ADAS across its entire vehicle lineup as part of a broader technology push focusing heavily on the Indian automotive market.
