2019 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga review, road test

This second generation is also a versatile and a value-for-money package. But how much better is it than the previous Ertiga?

Published on Feb 27, 2019 06:00:00 AM

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2019 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga review, road test

Artificial wood trim, Audi Q7-like air vents and a beige theme lend an upmarket look to the interiors.

Loading lip is low, the boot is well-shaped and more usable than before.

Maruti’s covered all the essentials with the Ertiga. So it gets ABS with EBD, dual airbags, speed-sensing door locks, child seat mounts (middle row), and rear parking sensors right from the base variant, and even projector headlamps, 50:50 split recline third row and a 60:40 split middle row, power windows and central locking are standard across the range. As you go higher up, it gets kit like electric-folding mirrors, 15-inch alloys, steering-mounted controls, rear wiper and washer and automatic climate control, among others. The top spec gets a touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a reversing camera. The petrol-automatic isn’t available in the top-spec, but what it gets is ESP and hill-hold assist.

Beverage placed in this area stays cool due to the vents which direct cold air from the air con.

The Ertiga could have done with some more kit like cruise control, LED DRLs, larger wheels and wider tyres, rain-sensing wipers and rear sun-blinds, all of which its direct competitor, the Marazzo, gets. However, factor in its aggressive price tag and Maruti can be excused for the missing kit.