Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the new star of the MPV segment
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has been a very popular car in the Indian market. After it was first launched in 2012 it has sold over 4 lakh units and has been one of the most affordable 7- seater options available to the buyer. What Maruti has tried to do with this new generation is to convert a basic car into a premium offering, one that will appeal to a lot more people. The MPV has already been launched starting at Rs. 7.44 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base petrol variant while the diesel options start at Rs. 8.84 lakh. tal chrome bar. However, the headlamps miss out on LED lights seen on a lot of other cars from the brand. Also the 15-inch wheels look a bit out of proportion but that is what the Ertiga gets at least for now. Apple car play and Android Auto. But the automatic variants miss out on this screen and a get an inferior system, something we feel Maruti ought to reconsider. What you may also like is the way the AC vents are integrated into the dash and the use of maple wood on the dash as well as the flat bottomed steering wheel. There’s a nice innovation in terms of cooled cup holders while ergonomics are also spot on with the cabin offering a lot of storage spaces. heartect platform the updated Ertiga is based on ensures more space inside the cabin. The second row provides good thigh support and knee room and the roof mounted AC vents are pretty effective. You can also slide forward and recline the seats to create more space for the third row. One touch slide forward provides the easiest of access to the third row which itself gets more space than before. It’s not the most comfortable place to be in but now the seat can be slid to make your time spent there a little less tedious. The boot space at 209 litres is impressive too despite the third row being used by passengers. tiga has definitely gone up leaps and bounds. And of course it provides a drive position that gives a clear, commanding view of the road. The ride quality is right up there as well with the passengers getting a comfortable experience. Handling is decent too despite the tall boy dimensions. But just like all other MPVs you will have to live with some bit of body roll. Safety is a focus area as well with the Ertiga gets 2 \ airbags and ABS as standard and use of tensile steel in good quantity makes its body stronger. The Automatic variant gets features like Electronic stability control and Creep which makes it safer as well as convenient to use.