Maruti Ertiga 2015: Here's What You Need to Know

Maruti is all geared up to launch the mid-life facelift for it’s Ertiga MPV. The car is scheduled to be launched in October and will feature a completely re-designed front-end. Ertiga has always been a popular MPV for Maruti. The original Ertiga MPV managed to register an impressive number of bookings within only a couple of months of its launch, which took place 3 years ago in 2012. The upcoming installment has been jam-packed with a plethora of equipment to enhance its appeal, in context of escalating competition.

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The Looks

The car features an overdose of chrome, which includes the prominent front grill. Chrome accents also trickle down to the fog lamp encasings, which are slotted in the newly re-designed front bumper. At the rear, the taillamp clusters also get extensions, which flow over the tailgate, merging into the chrome strip with engraved Ertiga logo.

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The Bells and Whistles

The base variants of 2015 Maruti Ertiga will include Power steering, Tilt steering, Manual AC, Driver-side airbag and Seat belt reminder buzzer. The top-end model of 2015 Ertiga will feature a comprehensive account of all features, which will be available as sub-sets on lower variants. Some of the eye-catching features offered across the variants will include pretensioner, force limiter,  ABS with EBD, audio system with Bluetooth, USB, AUX-in & CD, integrated turn indicator on the ORVMs, chrome grille, electrically-adjustable & folding ORVMs, keyless entry, rear AC,  reverse parking sensor, front & rear power windows,  50:50 split for third row and second row power socket.

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The redesigned alloy wheels and other features like height-adjustable driver seat, steering mounted audio controls, reverse parking camera, SmartPlay touchscreen entertainment system, rear wiper & defogger and Smart key with engine starter button will be exclusive to the top-end models.

The Grunt

Under the hood, the car is not expected to  feature any prominent upgrades with exception to the diesel variants, which will feature Maruti’s SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) mild hybrid technology. This technology was first seen in the Ciaz sedan. Other minor updates might include,  a 4-speed automatic transmission, which will be offered in the V variants, along with a 5-speed manual.

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