On the first glimple, the Ertiga displays the distinct UV outline, but under the monocoque frame lies the car DNA which makes Ertiga special.
The Ertiga is an attractive option for customers looking to upgrade to a sedan. Besides, families who had to earlier settle for Utility Vehicles now have an option that is stylish, plush, spacious and attractively priced.
The initial test drive reports on Ertiga have complemented its car like ride and handling capabilities while offering UV like space, and power, performance, fuel efficiency.
* It is stylish and contemporary, not huge and overbearing.
* Offers flexi-seating to accommodate 5+2 people (2+3+2) and a lot of baggage.
* Compact, easy to drive, park and maneuver.
* Plush Interiors and upscale features.
* High on Performance.
* Having set the highest benchmarks across segments on 'lowest cost of ownership', Ertiga simply expands the experience in terms of fuel efficiency.
* Attractively Priced.
Technology Beast
Ertiga carries forward the sporty, dynamic, bold and aggressive design philosophy of Swift platform.
Under the hood of the petrol variant lies the all new powerful K-Series, 1373cc VV (K14B) engine. The diesel variant is powered by the highly acclaimed 1248cc DDiS VGT engine.
Unveiling K14B Engine
With the K14B unveiling, Maruti Suzuki strengthens its acclaimed K-series engine portfolio. K14B is the 3rd engine in the K-series technology introduced by Maruti Suzuki. The earlier K-series engines, K10B and K12M, power most of the company's high selling models.
K14B carries forward the trusted and tested attributes of K-Series engine technology such as light weightedness, high fuel efficiency, excellent power, low running and maintenance costs, and low noise, vibration and harshness.
Petrol Version is powered by K14B 1373cc VVT Engine with a power of 95ps@6000rpm and torque of 130nm@4000rpm having a fuel efficiency of 16.02 kmpl.
The Diesel Version has the D13A 1243 cc DDiS VGT engine with 90ps@4000 rpm power and 200nm@1750 rpm torque and fuel efficiency of 20.77 kmpl.
Ertiga comes in six trim levels (LXi, VXi, ZXi (Petrol) & LDi, VDi, ZDi (Diesel). Ertiga comes in 7 different colours Serene Blue, Ecru Beige, Firebrick Red, Granite Grey, Dusky Brown, Superior White and Silky Silver.
The introductory price Ex-showroom, Delhi are as follows:
Ertiga LXi - Rs.5.89 lakhs.
Ertiga VXi - Rs.6.60 lakhs.
Ertiga ZXi - Rs.7.30 lakhs.
Ertiga LDi - Rs.7.30 lakhs.
Ertiga VDi - Rs.7.90 lakhs.
Ertiga ZDi - Rs.8.45 lakhs.
Technical specifications
- Length: 4265mm
- Width: 1695 mm
-Height 1685 mm
- Wheel Base: 2740 mm
- 3-row flexi-seating (5+2) = 7 seating with 240 mm sliding (for 1st and 2nd row).
- Easy access to 3rd row seat with walk-in mechanism.
- Fold & dive down 3rd row seat.
- Cargo Space: Flexible 135 Ltr (7 Seating Mode) to 735 ltr (2 Seating Fode).
- Transmission: 5-speed manual
- Ground Clearance: 185 mm
- Turning radius: 5.2 m
- Gross Vehicle Weight: 1760 kg (Petrol) to 1845 kg (Diesel).
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 45 litres
- Suspension: McPherson Struts (Front) and torsion beam (rear)
- Tyres 185/65R15 (Alloy on Z trim)
- Safety: Front Dual SRS airbags
- ABS with Brake assist & EBD
- Immobilizer
- Security Alarm.
The Maruti Suzuki India Ltd stock was trading at Rs.1303, up by Rs.30.20 or 2.37%. The stock hit an intraday high of Rs.1308.10 and low of Rs.1278.
The total traded quantity was 0.29 lakhs compared to 2 week average of 0.43 lakhs.