Maruti Ertiga all details and images, launch on 12th April

Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch the Ertiga MPV on the 12th of April in Goa. The Ertiga is a global car and will see its second market as Indonesia. The Ertiga will be exported to Indonesia which is known as the MPV market on a similar note like the small car market in India. The Ertiga in Indonesia will be launched only with a petrol engine option.

The Ertiga was first shown at the 2012 Auto Expo.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

The compact MPV is powered by an all new next generation K-series 1.4litre V V T engine, first offering in the Suzuki portfolio to have this engine and India’s best 1.3 multijet diesel engine.

The Indian specification Ertiga with a petrol engine delivers a peak performance of 70kw@6000rpm and a maximum torque of 130Nm @ 4000rpm. The Certified fuel efficiency (as per CMV Rule 155, India cycle) of Petrol Ertiga is a top of the class 16.02 km per litre.

The Ertiga with the high powered Diesel engine in India will deliver a peak power of 66kw@4000rpm and a top end torque of 200Nm@1750rpm. The Certified fuel efficiency (CMV Rule 155, India cycle) of Diesel Ertiga is a class leading 20.77 km per litre.

Ertiga’s compact dimensions make it easy to park and maneuver. Its active and dynamic stance from the outside, and the quality fit and finish and features in the interiors, enhances its appeal among customers. Ertiga is a bold and aggressive initiative, wherein company’s designers have carefully built in ‘features and attributes’ of a sedan in a compact MPV to evolve a next generation vehicle.

Built on the central theme of `togetherness’, Ertiga is an interesting mobility solution for young dynamic confident Indian who want to retain individuality yet retain Indian custom of `togetherness’.

Dimensions

Ertiga’s compact proportions are its uniqueness and give the users excellent flexibility to park and maneuver even in congested lanes and by-lanes of metros and semi-urban cities.

The Ertiga is distinguished by its compact dimensions (overall length: 4265mm, overall width: 1695mm, overall height: 1685mm). The bold and aggressive stance complemented by the 2740 mm wheel base along with 15 inch alloy wheels combined with a strong shoulder thick section gives Ertiga an absolute power of presence.

Exterior & Interior features

The Ertiga offers a three-row flexi-seating options for 7 passengers (2x3x2) that is easier to operate and is high on storage space. Each row of the car has been designed keeping in mind the occupants seating requirements; whether for an individual’s day-to-day business commitments or for a family’s weekend shopping, dining or week end drives.

Exterior feature list includes

• Body coloured ORVM’s
• 10 spoke Alloy wheels
• Front fog lamps
• Roof Antena
• 6 colour options

Interior feature list includes

• Beige interiors
• Room lamps at front & rear
• Inside chrome door handles
• Silver garnish on doors
• 3 spoke Steering with audio controls (ZXi and ZDi)
• Silver accent gear knob

Comfort & convenience

• Retractable cup-holder
• Tiltable steering wheel column
• Fuel consumption – Real time and average displays
• Outside temperature display
• Steering mounted audio controls
• Rear seat head restraint for 2nd & 3rd Row
• Manual AC + Central AC Unit in the 2nd row.
• Radio + CD + USB + AUX
• Remote Control
• 2 front speakers, 2 rear speakers and 2 tweeters
• Driver seat power window / auto switch
• Key-less entry

Safety

• Driver & front passenger airbags (ZXi & ZDi)
• ABS with Brake Assist and EBD  (ZXi & ZDi)
• Front ELR seat belts with pretensioners (with shoulder height adjustment)
• Rear door child-locks
• Security alarm system
• Immobilizer
• Seat belt usage reminder (driver seat)
• Lights-on reminder, buzzer

Now the big question prices?

The Ertiga will be priced between the new Dzire and SX4. We could expect the MPV to start at Rs 5 lakhs going upto Rs. 8.5 for the top end .

Keep tuning for more details

Image Source: GoaOnWheels

Thanks to Nikhil Gaunekar for the images