Maruti Suzuki Ertiga (facelift) launching on April 15; bookings open
What's the story
Maruti Suzuki has announced that the facelifted version of its Ertiga MPV will be launched in India on April 15. The company has also started accepting bookings for the four-wheeler. It can be pre-booked by paying an amount of Rs. 11,000. The updated model will receive a new engine and transmission. A new CNG variant of the car will also be introduced.
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Why does this story matter?
Maruti Suzuki has set itself nicely for an action-packed 'MPV week' with both 2022 Ertiga and 2022 XL6 going official within the span of a week. It goes without saying that the Ertiga has been long overdue for an update. With MPVs gaining traction among the Indian public, it seems that the company has decided to strengthen its foothold in the segment.
Exterior
The car will feature a redesigned grille
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga (facelift) will sport a sculpted hood, a refreshed grille with a mesh pattern, twin-pod headlamps, fog lamps on the bumper, a blacked-out air dam, and a power antenna. On the sides, it will sport blacked-out B-pillars, indicator-mounted ORVMs, and designer alloy wheels. A window wiper, a high-mounted stop lamp, and L-shaped wrap-around taillights will grace the rear end.
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It will be offered with a new 6-speed automatic transmission
The new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga will be powered by a K-series 1.5-liter, Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine with smart hybrid technology. The mill will be mated to a 5-speed manual and a new 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox with paddle shifters.
Comfort
The MPV will house a 7.0-inch SmartPlay Pro infotainment system
Maruti Suzuki has confirmed that the 2022 Ertiga will get a revised feature list including a 7.0-inch SmartPlay Pro touchscreen infotainment panel with 'Suzuki Connect' connected car technology. Other than that, there might be some new interior trims and upholstery options. For the safety of passengers, it should offer multiple airbags, ABS, cruise control, and a 360-degree-view camera.
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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga (facelift): Pricing and availability
Maruti Suzuki will disclose the official pricing and availability details of the facelifted Ertiga at the time of its launch. However, we expect it to carry a premium over the outgoing model, which starts at Rs. 8.12 lakh (ex-showroom).