Maruti Suzuki India has launched the new Ertiga in India at Rs 7.44 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Ertiga is offered in 10 variants. The top-end variant - ZDI+ is priced at Rs 10.90 lakh (ex-showroom).
The new Ertiga 2018 MPV will be offered in 5 exciting shades - Pearl Metallic Auburn Red, Metallic Magma Grey, Pearl Metallic Oxford Blue, Pearl Arctic White and Metallic Silky Silver.
The new Ertiga gets Plush and expansive dual tone interiors with touchscreen Smartplay infotainment system, leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel takes the ambience of the MPV to next level.
The new Ertiga sports an imposing energetic stance along with expressive side profile and floating roofline. At the front, the new 2018 MPV comes with chrome studded front grille, projector headlamps, 3D LED tail lights and stylish alloy wheels.
The new 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is longer and wider than the predecessor by 99mm and 40mm respectively, says C V Raman - Senior Executive Director - Engineering - MSI
Explaining the technical aspects of next-gen Ertiga, C V Raman - Senior Executive Director - Engineering takes the center stage now. He says that the new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is based on three core pillars - Aspirational Design, Enhanced Comfort and Superior Performance.
Taking the launch proceedings further, Randhir Singh Kalsi - Executive Director | Marketing & Sales takes the center stage. R S Kalsi provides insight about three core pillars of MSI - Design, Technology & Experience.
Maruti Suzuki CEO - Kenichi Ayukawa also confirms that the Indo-Japanese car maker will continue to make cars in India and will continue to match up with customer's rising expectations.
Kenichi Ayukawa, CEO of Maruti Suzuki says that Ertiga is wider, longer and taller than the predecessor. Moreover, the MPV is also based on the 5th generation Suzuki Heartect platform.
Kenichi Ayukawa, CEO of Maruti Suzuki says that Ertiga is very close to his heart. And, Kenichi Ayukawa also confirms that the company has sold around 4.2 lakh units of Ertiga MPVs in India till date.
Maruti Ertiga 2018 is based on Suzuki's new Heartect platform. It is the same platform which underpins 2018 Swift and Dzire sub-4m sedan. As the MPV will be based on the new lightweight platform, it will be more fuel efficient than the predecessor.
Maruti Suzuki India, country’s leading car maker will be launching the much awaited second generation Ertiga MPV in India today. The Indo-Japanese car maker will be revealing the prices for the next-gen Ertiga at an event in New Delhi. The company has already initiated the bookings for the new MPV in India, wherein the interested customers can pre-book the car with upfront payment of Rs 11,000. The new generation Maruti Ertiga will feature bolder design as well as new updates making it more attractive and aggressive than the predecessor. New 2018 Maruti Ertiga Launching Today in India; Watch LIVE Streaming of the Next-Gen Ertiga Launch Event.
The all-new Ertiga will be based on Suzuki’s new Heartect platform, which also forms basis for Maruti’s two popular cars – 2018 Swift and 2017 Dzire. Moreover, the platform will also lightweight that will make the new Ertiga more fuel efficient.
The new Ertiga 2018 MPV comes with gold chrome pixel grille upfront that is underlined by large projector headlamps, integrated LED DRLs, alloy wheels, LED tail lamps and much more. The cabin of the new Ertiga will be inspired from Maruti Suzuki’s new age cars. Inside the cabin, the new Ertiga will get improved cabin space featuring a new infotainment system that will be compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. As far as the safety is concerned, the all-new Ertiga will be equipped with ABS with EBD and dual-airbags as standard fitment along with ESP and Hill Hold function. New 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Launching in India Next Week; Official Bookings Now Open.
Coming to the powertrain options, the new Ertiga 2018 comes equipped with a new 1.5-litre K-series petro mill, which is also seen on Maruti’s popular sedan - Ciaz. On the other hand, the diesel variant of the new Ertiga will carry the same 1.3-litre DDIS oil burner that is already offered on the current Ertiga. Moreover, the new Ertiga will also get an updated mild hybrid system – SHVS on the new petrol mill as well as diesel unit. The transmission duties on the new Ertiga will be carried out by 5-speed manual gearbox as standard along with optional 4-speed automatic unit for petrol.
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