Being a new and funky product in the compact SUV market in India, the Maruti Hustler 2025 is aimed at being funky as well as fun. Introduced in April 2025, it inculcates the popular element of the Japanese Kei car scene to the Indian streets by being boxy yet smart with excellent fuel consumption. This has made it the most affordable SUV in the country, with prices beginning at only 5 lakh (ex-showroom), which makes it a good SUV to buy by people in the city who need an SUV and want to enter the car industry for the first time.
Compact Outside, Surprisingly Spacious Inside
The Hustler gives a spacious and convenient cabin though being small in size. It sits on a flat that was based on the Japanese Kei cars, and has a length of less than 3.4 metres but intelligently makes use of vertical space. The upright seating, and high roofline meant that there was plenty of headroom, the car was commanding to drive. The boot also has an ingenious provision of accommodating the daily luggage.
Funky Design That Stands Out
Its design is not ordinary at all. It has a bold front grille, stacked LED headlamps, and squared-offs arches. The ground clearance is high at about 180mm that gives it capability to be driven on Indian roads and the dual-tone colour and blacked out pillars also give it a youthful appearance. It is a car that is both head turner yet not over the top.
Efficient Engine for Everyday Use
The Hustler is a petrol-powered 1.0-litre city-tuned engine under the bonnet. It offers a promised 35 kmpl mileage which is one of the best by any SUV in this country. Its engine can be carried with 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox which are interesting features in busy traffic areas.
Simple Yet Smart Features
Internally, Hustler is convenient and realistic. It is accompanied by infotainment system with touchscreen, digital instrument cluster and controls embedded on the steering. Although it forgoes high-end features such as sunroof to ensure affordability, it also delivers such things as a power windows, central locking, and USB charging port. It is aiming at purposefulness and utility.
Safety and Practicality Combined
Maruti has provided dual airbags on the front, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors and a high tensile body shell on the Hustler. These are characteristics that will guarantee tranquility when riding to work everyday and leisure trips. The visibility also becomes better with the tall stance and it is easy to move around in the narrow city lanes.
Launch and Availability
Reservations of the Maruti Hustler 2025 are already being taken and deliveries have already begun since June. It is also provided with various trims and colour options with dealership holders of Maruti around the country.