Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 1.5-liter diesel engine launched at Rs. 9.86L
Maruti Suzuki has introduced the diesel model of its Maruti Suzuki Ertiga in India at a starting price of Rs. 9.86 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The multi-purpose vehicle arrives with the company's BS6 compliant in-house developed 1.5-liter DDiS 225 diesel engine. According to the company, the ongoing 1.3-liter DDiS 200 engine will be offered alongside the latest engine. Here's our roundup.
2019 Maruti Ertiga: At a glance
The 2019 Maruti Ertiga sports a curvy body with chrome finished front grille. It features an integrated antenna, power windows, a rear window defogger, adjustable projector headlights, LED taillamps and power adjustable rear-view mirror. Furthermore, with a wheelbase of 2,740mm, and a gross weight of 1,730 kg, the car runs on radial tubeless alloy wheels.
2019 Maruti Ertiga: Inside the cabin
The Maruti Ertiga is equipped with a multi-function power steering wheel, chromed gear shift knob and parking brake lever, dual-tone upholstery as well as roof-mounted AC vents. It comes with a touchscreen infotainment panel with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The 7-seater MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) offers headrest and center-armrest for the rear passengers.
On the road
In terms of safety, the latest Maruti Ertiga comes with 5th generation heartect platform, power door locks, central locking, parking sensors, crash sensors, and anti-theft provisions. It also offers child safety locks, child seat mounts, speed alert system, brake energy regeneration, engine check warning, door ajar warning along with pre-tensioner and force limiter seatbelt. Moreover, the MPV has ABS, EBD and dual airbags.
Under the hood
The 2019 Maruti Ertiga is powered by the new 1,498cc, four-cylinder, turbocharged DDiS 225 diesel engine which produces 94bhp of maximum power and 225Nm of peak torque. The motor comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Also, the company has used Dual-Mass flywheel as a link between motor and the transmission in this car which helps in channelizing the torque evenly.
Here's a look at the pricing
Maruti has launched the Ertiga in three variants. The base-end VDI comes at a price tag of Rs. 9.86 lakh, the mid-end ZDI costs Rs. 10.69 lakh while the top-end ZDI+ costs Rs. 11.20 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi). The company's dealerships across the country have already started accepting bookings for the car and the deliveries are expected to commence soon.
