Mahindra TUV300 Plus vs Maruti Ertiga: Variants Comparison
The TUV300 Plus can seat more but the Ertiga is better equipped. Which one would suit you better? Let’s find out
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Priced between Rs 9.59 lakh to Rs 10.98 lakh, the Mahindra TUV300 Plus is the most affordable 9-seater MPV in the country. At this price it competes with likes of the Renault Lodgy and the Maruti Ertiga, both of which are 7-seater MPVs. So, let’s compare the Mahindra with the segment leader, the Ertiga, to find out which of the two people movers deserve your hard earned money.
| Price (ex-showroom Delhi) |
|
| Mahindra TUV300 Plus |
Maruti Ertiga |
| - |
L (Rs 8.78 lakh) |
| - |
L (O) (Rs 8.86 lakh) |
| P4 (Rs 9.59 lakh) |
V (Rs 9.57 lakh) |
| P6 (Rs 9.95 lakh) |
Z (Rs 9.95 lakh) |
| P8 (Rs 10.98 lakh) |
Z+ (Rs 10.69 lakh) |
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Mahindra TUV300 Plus P4 vs Maruti Ertiga V
Price Difference: The Mahindra is dearer than the Maruti by Rs 2,000.
Common Features: Microhybrid technology and front and rear power windows.
What TUV300 Plus offers over Ertiga: The TUV300 Plus doesn't get much over the Ertiga except for the tilt-adjustable steering wheel.
What Ertiga gets over the TUV300 Plus: Dual front airbags, ABS, rear parking sensors, front fog lamps and electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs with turn indicators. Other features include 60:40 split 2nd row and 50:50 split 3rd row, 2nd row AC, day/night IRVM, central locking with keyless entry, and music system with bluetooth and steering-mounted controls.
Verdict: The Ertiga is the clear pick here since the TUV300 Plus misses even basic safety features like ABS and dual front airbags.
Mahindra TUV300 Plus P6 vs Maruti Ertiga Z
Price Difference: Nil. Both the cars carry an identical price tag of Rs 9.95 lakh.
Common Features (over the previous variants): Dual front airbags and ABS.
What TUV300 Plus offers over Ertiga: The TUV300 Plus doesn't get much over the Ertiga except for EBD, tilt-adjustable steering wheel and 16-inch wheels.
What Ertiga gets over the TUV300 Plus: Front fog lamps,rear parking sensor, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs with turn indicators, alloy wheels (15-inch) and rear wiper, washer and defogger. Other features include 60:40 split 2nd row and 50:50 split 3rd row, 2nd row AC, day/night IRVM, central locking with keyless entry, second row AC, driver seat height adjuster and music system with bluetooth and steering-mounted controls.
Verdict: Going by the features, the Ertiga continues to be our choice here. However, if you really need a 9-seater or a more accommodating vehicle, you can go for the TUV300 Plus and get the much-needed features such as parking sensors with camera, central locking and music system fitted from the aftermarket, which should cost you somewhere around Rs 20,000-Rs 25,000.
Mahindra TUV300 Plus P8 vs Maruti Ertiga Z+
Price Difference: The Mahindra is dearer than the Maruti by Rs 29,000.
Common features (over previous variants): Front fog lamps, rear wiper, washer and defogger, alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, electrically adjustable ORVMs, steering-mounted controls, remote lock and keyless entry, driver seat height adjuster and folding 2nd row seats.
What TUV300 Plus offers over Ertiga: EBD, tilt-adjustable steering wheel and a smartphone app that offers information like distance to empty, service reminder and control for several other car functions (Mahindra Blue sense mobile app).
What Ertiga gets over the TUV300 Plus: Electrically foldable ORVMs, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, reverse parking camera, 2nd row AC and push-button start with smart key.
Verdict: Both the cars here are very competitively equipped and offer good value for money. The Ertiga, in this case, should be your pick if you’ll primarily use it as a 5-seater and not 7 (7 could be an occasional affair, but only for children at the back). The TUV300 Plus is the bigger vehicle here and should seat more than 5 people in better comfort compared to the Maruti. It’s also the one with the bigger engine.
Reader’s Note:
Maruti Ertiga Limited Edition: Alongside the standard variants, Maruti is also offering a ‘Limited Edition’ model of the Ertiga. It is basically a cosmetic job based on the V variant of the MPV and is priced at Rs 9.86 lakh (ex-showroom Jaipur). It attracts a premium of Rs 14,000 over the standard V variant. To know more about the Ertiga Limited Edition click here.
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