The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is all set to get a mid-cycle update that is slated to launch later this month. The carmaker has officially opened booking for the MPV today and prospective customers can go to either the Arena dealerships or to Maruti’s website to book the new Ertiga with a deposit of Rs 11,000.
- The updated Ertiga will get a new 1.5-litre Dual VVT petrol engine
- It will get a 6-speed automatic gearbox with paddle-shifters
- It will get more tech like SmartPlay Pro and Suzuki Connect
2022 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga: new details revealed
Maruti has confirmed that the new Ertiga will come equipped with a new K-series 1.5-litre Dual VVT engine, corroborating our previous report. It also said that the MPV will ditch the outdated 4-speed automatic gearbox it currently comes with, in favour of a new 6-speed automatic gearbox that will feature paddle-shifters. The new Ertiga will also be offered with a S-CNG version for the better-kitted ZXi trim.
In terms of equipment, the new MPV is also going to see an improvement over the current model. Maruti has confirmed that it will get a number of new features such as a 7-inch SmartPlay Pro touchscreen infotainment system with the ‘Suzuki Connect’ connected car tech.
On the design front, not a lot is expected to change with the new Ertiga. The carmaker has shared the first teaser image for the MPV and the model has already been spied testing on our roads, and going by the images, the main change will be the new grille design that is similar to the one seen on the new Baleno.
2022 Maruti Ertiga: rivals
Once launched, the new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga will face off against the likes of the Kia Carens, Mahindra Marazzo and even face some competition from the updated version of its plusher sibling – the XL6.
Upcoming Maruti Suzuki cars, SUVs: 2022 and beyond
Maruti Suzuki plans to launch six new models by mid-2022. These include the new Ertiga and updated XL6 along with the Baleno CNG, new Vitara Brezza, and DualJet-equipped Ignis and S-Presso. The carmaker is also working on an all-new Creta-rivalling midsize SUV that is being co-developed with Toyota and is expected to launch later this year. The much-awaited Jimny is expected to come to Maruti Suzuki showrooms sometime next year.