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Meet India's favourite MPV, not Toyota Innova, Kia Carens or Maruti Suzuki XL6

Now, this space has some formidable names like the Toyota Innova (Crysta and Hycross), Toyota Rumion, Kia Carens and Maruti Suzuki XL6. However, the leader here is the one and only Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. Launched in India in 2012, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has garnered sales of over 1 million units in the domestic market till now. advertisementThe Maruti Suzuki Ertiga price starts at Rs 8.69 lakh and goes up to Rs 13.03 lakh (ex-showroom). The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga mileage is claimed to be as high as 20.51kmpl for the petrol variants and 26.11kmpkg for the CNG variants.

The multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment accounted for 9% of the total cars sold in India in FY24 . Now, this space has some formidable names like the Toyota Innova (Crysta and Hycross), Toyota Rumion, Kia Carens and Maruti Suzuki XL6. However, the leader here is the one and only Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.

Launched in India in 2012, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has garnered sales of over 1 million units in the domestic market till now. It was the 9th largest-selling car in the country in FY24 at 149,757 units, averaging close to 12,500 units a month. The MPV clocked handsome volumes in April 2024 as well at 13,544 units.

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The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga price starts at Rs 8.69 lakh and goes up to Rs 13.03 lakh (ex-showroom). It is one of the most affordable 7-seater cars in India. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

The vehicle comes with Suzuki's tried and tested as well as highly reliable K15C smart hybrid 1.5-litre petrol engine, which generates 103PS of maximum power and 137Nm of peak torque. It can be paired either with a 5-speed MT or a 6-speed AT. There is also a CNG option (88PS/121Nm) having a 5-speed MT.

The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga mileage is claimed to be as high as 20.51kmpl for the petrol variants and 26.11kmpkg for the CNG variants.

Based on Suzuki's heartect platform, the MPV gets features like halogen projector headlamps, LED taillamps, 15-inch alloy wheels, 7-inch SmartPlay Pro touchscreen infotainment system, front automatic AC, second-row roof mounted AC, MID with coloured TFT, dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, electronic stability control and hill hold.

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