The Ertiga - Maruti’s first shot at the MPV (Multi-Purpose
Vehicle) market, has been unveiled at the Auto Expo in New Delhi. The Ertiga, which
will be available by early-April 2012, is the first compact MPV in its class.
At 4.26m length, it’s much longer than the Swift (the MPV is based on the new
Swift’s platform) the benefit of extended wheelbase means you also get third
row of seats – the Ertiga comes with seating for 7 passengers in a 2+3+2
layout. When it comes to looks, this compact MPV is a mixed-bag of Suzuki’s
styling cues. The Ertiga shares the
styling with its hatchback siblings; the swept-back headlamps come from the
Swift while the rest of the design is similar to the Ritz.
MARUTI SUZUKI ERTIGA REVIEWED!
MARUTI SUZUKI ERTIGA REVIEWED!
The inside story is
no different either. The dash, for instance, is lifted off the new Swift. However,
the interior plastics have been given a beige treatment, which makes them look a
lot more desirable compared to the Swift’s all-black interior. With folding individual
seats on the middle and last row to give away more boot space; the whole cabin
itself is spacious and quite flexible. Feature list includes - steering-mounted
audio controls, keyless entry, MID (multi-information display), central
locking, stereo with USB compatibility and more.
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In the engine department, the Ertiga is powered by an
all-new K-Series engine. This 1.4-litre petrol unit makes 94bhp @6000rpm and
13.2kgm of torque @4000rpm. Also on offer will be the SX4-sourced 1.3-litre Super
Turbo DDiS diesel engine which
produces 88 bhp @4000 rpm and 20.4 kgm @1750rpm. Fuel efficiency is a
claimed 16 kmpl and 20.80 kmpl for the petrol and diesel models respectively.
We
expect the Ertiga to be offered in
the usual Lxi/Vxi/Zxi and Ldi/Vdi/Zdi levels of trim. Prices for this impressive
compact-MPV will be announced in early-April though we reckon it would be in
the region of Rs 6-9 Lakh.
READ: MARUTI SUZUKI ERTIGA REVIEWED!
READ: MARUTI SUZUKI ERTIGA REVIEWED!
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