Maruti Suzuki has announced that the popular 3-row Ertiga MPV has achieved a 1 million sales milestone in the country. The MPV was first introduced in our market in 2012, and the first model was based on the previous generation Swift hatchback. The company introduced the second generation Ertiga in 2018, which is designed and developed on Suzuki’s HEARTECT platform.
The Ertiga nameplate is hugely popular in India as well as Indonesia. The company is also exporting the MPV to select international markets. In fact, Toyota is also selling the re-badged Ertiga, called the Rumion in the African countries. Maruti Suzuki is also offering the XL6 cross-MPV based on the Ertiga in India and the XL7 7-seater Cross-MPV in Indonesia.
Maruti Suzuki claims that the top-end variants of the Ertiga are popular among customers. The top-end variant is equipped with several features including a 7-inch SmartPlay Pro Touchscreen infotainment system with Arkamys Surround Sense, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, MID with Turn-by-Turn Navigation, Suzuki Connect with 40+ features, remote AC, automatic headlamps, cruise control and diamond-cut alloys.
The MPV also offers multiple utility spaces such as air-cooled cup holders, front row armrest with utility box, bottle holders, accessory sockets in each row and others. It also has roof-mounted second-row AC for passengers. The third-row seats offer reclining and flat-fold functionality. Powering the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is a 1.5-litre, dual-jet, dual VVT engine with a smart hybrid tech and produces 103bhp and 138Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. The hybrid version is claimed to offer a fuel efficiency of up to 20.51kmpl. The CNG version delivers 26.11 km/kg.
Official Quote
Commenting on the Ertiga’s success, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “The Ertiga has redefined the concept of an MPV as a stylish and technologically advanced offering. It has become a preferred choice for young, tech-conscious customers who love spending time with family & friends, building collective experiences at every stage. The modern appeal of the Ertiga has seen first-time customers for the MPV increase up to 41%, driven by a rise in younger urban customers. It’s also worth noting that 66% of the Ertiga buyers consider it as a pre-determined choice, cementing its picture-perfect appeal as a lifestyle family vehicle. The stylish, versatile and dependable Ertiga is a hit across the country in both urban and rural markets, with an impressive 37.5% segment market share.”
