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.

One of the stand-out features of the new Ertiga is its ride quality. It’s so good and well behaved, it smoothens out potholes and broken roads like a much more expensive car. There’s no rocking or side-by-side motion over broken patches either. At high speeds, it rides flat with some vertical movement from the rear, but it’s never excessive. With a full load of passengers, however, there’s noticeably more pitching, and the softer rear suspension takes a couple of rebounds before regaining composure when going over humps or wavy surfaces.

Steering is much nicer than other Marutis; it is well weighted, direct and has a good feel.

The new Ertiga’s wider track and tauter chassis give it a lot more composure and poise while taking corners. Push it hard and even though body roll is present, it’s not more that a tall hatchback. It turns into corners sharply and while it is not as nimble as a Swift in the way it changes direction, it still is a confident handler. Further adding to driver confidence is its steering, which is unlike any Maruti based on the same Heartect platform – it has a nice heft to it, it feels connected to the road and returns to the centre without any effort. The Ertiga’s steering is the best yet on a new Maruti and that’s saying a lot when you consider it’s an MPV!