New Maruti Ertiga Launched

Way back in 2012, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga may have forged the compact MPV segment in India. Now this practical MPV is about to change to an extent, its non-looker tag.

 

The Ertiga has been given a much-needed face-lift, adding a little bit of feel to its otherwise dull styling. One look at the new avatar, and you'll notice the Ertiga now gets Suzuki’s familiar face with its new three-slat chrome grille and an edgier bumper upfront. Being a mild facelift, the designers have left the headlamps and the side profile untouched. The only addition to the rear is a chunky slab of chrome.

 

The changes in the interior include push-button start, electrically folding ORVMs, a 50:50 split for third row seats (for added practicality), a new SmartPlay TFT touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth telephony, voice command, navigation system and a reverse parking camera. Compatible smartphones can also be connected through the in-built MirrorLink feature, which enables the users to access various features of their smartphones.

As for the mechanism, the 1.3-litre DDiS 200-powered Ertiga gets treated the same way as the Ciaz, which means it now carries an SHVS badge that brings along mild hybrid tech into the MPV space. It allows the diesel-powered MPV to do 24.52kpl compared to the older car's 20.77kpl. That is because, apart from the idling start-stop mechanism, the SHVS variant also gets features like Torque Assist, Brake Energy Regeneration and Gear Shift Indicator to help you achieve that claimed efficiency figure.

There is something new in store for the petrol variants too. Apart from an improved and more efficient 1.4-litre K14B petrol motor (17.5kpl), there’s now an option to choose between a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed auto transmission.

Maruti has also taken care of the safety part. A driver airbag is now standard across the range, with dual airbags optional for the base variant. Not just that, ABS with EBD, seat-belts with pre-tensioner and force limiter features - standard on the higher variants - can be had at an additional cost on the base variants too which is obviously a good move.

 

The face-lift Ertiga has a nominal hike in price and the base LXi petrol will now cost Rs 6 lakh, while the top-end ZXi+ will cost Rs 8.43 lakh. The lone petrol AT variant (VXi) is priced at Rs 8.26 lakh. The diesel variant starts from Rs 7.55 lakh and goes up to Rs 9.25 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom, Delhi). As with any revised model, Maruti is pricing it at a few thousand rupees extra, but is offering you a better car with revised looks, more features and added safety.

 

Variant-wise price list (ex-showroom, Delhi): 

Petrol
Lxi: Rs 6 lakh
Lxi (O): Rs 6.35 lakh
Vxi: Rs 7.26 lakh
VXi AT: Rs 8.26 lakh
Zxi: Rs 7.85 lakh
Zxi+: Rs 8.43 lakh

 
Diesel
Ldi: Rs 7.56 lakh
Ldi (O): 7.63 lakh
Vdi: Rs 8.26 lakh
Zdi: Rs 8.83 lakh
Zdi+: Rs 9.25 lakh