The first-gen Ertiga facelift was launched in October 2015. It is available in both petrol (1.4-litre, 92PS/130Nm, five-speed MT/four-speed AT) and diesel (1.3-litre 90PS/200Nm with mild-hybrid tech, five-speed MT) engine options. It comes with features such as electronically foldable outside rear view mirrors, push-button engine start-stop, Suzuki's 7.0-inch SmartPlay infotainment system with MirrorLink connectivity among others. The Ertiga largely competes with the Renault Lodgy and Honda Mobilio.
I bought Ertiga ZDI+SHVS in May-2016 and have driven little over 13K kms till now.Let me tell u why I bought this car and how it compares with others.
It is not the best, but best economic choice for middle to upper middle class in India who want a 7 seater -
1. The first impression about a 7 seater is that it is lengthy. It is not at all so with Ertiga. It is shorter in length than any sedan cars like City, Ciaz, Verna, Sunny, Scala, Verito, Rapid. It is just compact enough for prope... 21
Its not a super car, but its an above average in almost all departments. No extra service or additional costs so far. I do regular service at every 10k KMs(RS4000-9000 depending on service). Stock tyres (MRF) lasted for 55.5K KMs, after which I upsized to 205/55 Continental. Very convenient transport for my extended family of 4adults and 4 small kids:) Surely i am not finding any match to replace this vehicle.
Only -ve comment - no Automatic Climate Control option... 1
The compact utility vehicle segment was almost non-existent till the introduction of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga in 2012. Unlike conventional UVs, the Ertiga felt, looked and drove like a car, which also became the recipe for its success. The carmaker called it the LUV (Life Utility Vehicle), an offering targeted at urban families looking for three rows in compact dimensions.
Is the Ertiga capable of taking on the full-size 7-seaters on offer? We find out!
Things We Like in Ertiga
For a 7-seater utility vehicle, the car has great road manners.
Maruti Suzuki promises a tension-free after-sales service experience.
Competent engines that offer good fuel economy. The diesel churns out 24.52kmpl and the petrol, 17.5kmpl.
Things We Don't Like in Ertiga
The second row does not tumble down, making it difficult to get in and out of the third row.
With all three rows up, the boot space stands at 135-litres. You have to choose between extra passengers or their luggage.
Stand Out Features
The nifty storage box in the boot makes it easy to organize knick-knacks.
Third-row passengers get 3-point seatbelts as opposed to lap belts.
Small turning radius of 5.2-metres makes the Ertiga easy to drive in the city.
CarDekho Verdict
The Ertiga is a no-nonsense product that is large inside, yet not so large on the outside, which makes it an ideal family car for the metros.
"It is an ideal family car for the metros."
It checks most boxes right, having good engines that are refined and offer good driveability and are, of course, fuel efficient as well. The biggest plus has to be getting the backing of Maruti Suzuki’s can’t-go-wrong after-sales network.
Maruti Suzuki has launched a limited-run model of the Ertiga in the price range of Rs 7.85 to 8.10 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Available in both petrol (1.4-litre, 92PS/130Nm, five-speed MT/four-speed AT) and diesel (1.3-litre 90PS/200Nm with mild-hybrid tech, five-speed MT) engine options, the Ertiga Limited Edition is based on the mid-variants – the VXi and the VDi – of the compact MPV. The limited edition comes with additional goodies (in an all-inclusive cost) over the features of the equivalent variant. Read Full News
In the Indonesian market, Japanese carmaker Suzuki is planning to launch a new variant in the Ertiga lineup and it will be called as the Ertiga Dreza. Before the official launch, this vehicle has been trending on many online portals. Read Full News
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Facelifit has been launched at Rs. 5.99 lac. Off lately, Ertiga has witnessed tough competition from new entrants in the segment - Honda Mobilio and Renault Lodgy while Toyota Innova continues to be the sales king. Read Full News
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