Maruti has started dispatching new units of the updated Ertiga and here is a closer look at what has changed
On its way to bringing 8 new cars to the Indian market, Maruti Suzuki recently introduced the updated Ertiga and will soon bring the new XL6 to the market. The brand has started dispatching the new models to the showrooms across India and this is the first walk around video of the new car from a stockyard of a showroom. The video by KD’s World shows the new Ertiga VXI from all around.
What is new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga VXI?
Maruti Suzuki has not changed much in the exterior of the new Ertiga. Even the VXI variant, which is a mid-level trim gets similar updates as the top-end ZXI variant. There is a new bolder looking grille with chrome at the front. That’s the only change you get in the new Ertiga’s exterior.
Since this is not the fully-loaded top-end variant, the fog lamps are missing from the front. There are body-coloured mirrors available but Maruti Suzuki does not offer alloy wheels with the mid-level trim. There are wheel covers available. At the rear, the new Ertiga looks exactly the same as the previous version. It gets the SHVS, Suzuki and Ertiga badges.
What is new inside the cabin of the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga VXI?
There are no changes in the 2022 Ertiga’s cabin
The cabin of the new model looks exactly the same as the previous model. The mid-level VXI variant of 2022 Ertiga gets a manual climate control system and also roof-mounted AC vents for the rear passengers. The headrests are adjustable and there is an armrest for second-row passengers as well.
The mid-level trim path car also offers features like remote keyless entry, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, an infotainment system with speakers, and steering-mounted controls.
What is new in the 2022 Ertiga?
The only major update in the new Ertiga is its 1.5-litre engine
The 2022 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga gets a new engine under the hood. The new 1.5-litre K-Series engine gets DualJet technology. There are two injectors per cylinder in the engine that ensures better burning of fuel to increase fuel efficiency.
The new engine develops a maximum power of 100 PS and peak torque of 136 Nm. Maruti Suzuki is also offering the new 6-speed automatic transmission with the new Ertiga. This is the first time that a Maruti Suzuki car is coming to the market with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It also available with factory-fitted CNG options. However, the engine produces a maximum power of 87 PS and a peak torque of 121 Nm when running on CNG.
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