The Maruti Suzuki Invicto is being offered with a discount for the first time. Recently, the Grand Vitara SUV got a 5-year extended warranty (worth up to Rs. 45,000 or US$ 540) in addition to the Rs. 128,000 benefits.

Select Nexa dealers we spoke to are offering cash discounts up to Rs. 30,000 on the Invicto, at least until Dussehra, which is scheduled to start on October 3rd. Maruti has also authorised showrooms to offer an exchange bonus of up to Rs. 25,000. However, the extra benefits are only applicable if you turn in your old Ertiga, XL6 or Tour M (the commercial version of the Ertiga MPV) in exchange.

As we've reported earlier, the Invicto is Maruti's version of the Toyota Innova Hycross, but it's only available with the strong-hybrid powertrain. The system makes a total of 188 PS, helping the MPV achieve an ARAI-rated fuel efficiency figure of 23.24kpl. Available in two variants the Zeta gets 7- and 8-seater options, while the Alpha is a 7-seater only the Invicto is currently priced between Rs. 2,521,000 and Rs. 2,892,000, ex-showroom, India.