Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

The Ertiga also benefits from a new petrol engine - a 1.5-litre unit that’s also accompanied with SHVS mild-hybrid technology. The engine is more powerful than the outgoing 1.4-litre unit by 13PS an The Ertiga also benefits from a new petrol engine - a 1.5-litre unit that’s also accompanied with SHVS mild-hybrid technology. The engine is more powerful than the outgoing 1.4-litre unit by 13PS and makes 8Nm more torque. The increase in torque is not substantial on paper, but on the road it showcases a positive intent to lunge forward as soon as you leave your foot off the clutch. The availability of more torque throughout the range is also noticeable and that should make it better at lugging a full-house when compared to the older engine, which felt underpowered when going uphill with a full load of passengers. The in-gear acceleration appears to have improved as well, though we’ll rely on our test data to claim that with more certainty. The engine feels more lively with the 5-speed manual transmission than with the 4-speed automatic unit, which is a torque converter. The automatic transmission is more suited for relaxed and not spirited driving. It takes its own sweet time to respond (change gears) to accelerator inputs, so overtaking manoeuvres will require a bit of planning. Claimed fuel efficiency for the more powerful petrol engine is more than the 1.4-litre, 92PS engine, and that could be down to the mild-hybrid technology. ...Read More

• by Zigwheels_Expert on 10 Dec 2018

The Ertiga also benefits from a new petrol engine - a 1.5-litre unit that’s also accompanied with SHVS mild-hybrid technology. The engine is more powerful than the outgoing 1.4-litre unit by 13PS an The Ertiga also benefits from a new petrol engine - a 1.5-litre unit that’s also accompanied with SHVS mild-hybrid technology. The engine is more powerful than the outgoing 1.4-litre unit by 13PS and makes 8Nm more torque. The increase in torque is not substantial on paper, but on the road it showcases a positive intent to lunge forward as soon as you leave your foot off the clutch. The availability of more torque throughout the range is also noticeable and that should make it better at lugging a full-house when compared to the older engine, which felt underpowered when going uphill with a full load of passengers. The in-gear acceleration appears to have improved as well, though we’ll rely on our test data to claim that with more certainty. The new Ertiga doesn't crash through potholes the way the old one did and is quite unfazed by bad patches. Stay at 80kmph, and it rides quite flat for all three rows. But beyond that, you sense an increase in vertical bobbing. Both Automatic and manual transmission have same output on paper. The engine feels more lively with the 5-speed manual transmission than with the 4-speed automatic unit, which is a torque converter. The automatic transmission is more suited for relaxed and not spirited driving. It takes its own sweet time to respond (change gears) to accelerator inputs, so overtaking manoeuvres will require a bit of planning. Claimed fuel efficiency for the more powerful petrol engine is more than the 1.4-litre, 92PS engine, and that could be down to the mild-hybrid technology. ...Read More

• by Zigwheels_Expert on 10 Dec 2018

Things we like in Ertiga: - Petrol engine: One of the more affordable petrol-powered MPVs. The petrol engine is also quite fuel efficient, rated at over 19kmpl with the manual transmission. - Practi Things we like in Ertiga: - Petrol engine: One of the more affordable petrol-powered MPVs. The petrol engine is also quite fuel efficient, rated at over 19kmpl with the manual transmission. - Practical: 60:40 split second row, 50:50 split third row allows multiple seating and storage options. - Ride quality: Goes over road uncertainties with more confidence and doesn’t crash into potholes. - Compact: Only as wide as the Dzire, easy to drive in city. ...Read More

• by Zigwheels_Expert on 10 Dec 2018

No, never. No, never.

• by GAURAV_GHOSH on 9 Dec 2018

Why Buy Maruti Ertiga?: - ore affordable: The Ertiga is the most economical one of the two. In fact, it tops out within a lakh compared to the base price of the diesel-powered Ertiga. - Petrol engin Why Buy Maruti Ertiga?: - ore affordable: The Ertiga is the most economical one of the two. In fact, it tops out within a lakh compared to the base price of the diesel-powered Ertiga. - Petrol engine options: Unlike the Marazzo, the Ertiga comes with a petrol engine and it is an all-new 1.5-litre engine that it shares with the updated Ciaz. The petrol powered Marazzo is only expected post the implementation of BSVI emission norms. - More frugal: Thanks the mild-hybrid tech and smaller displacement diesel engine, the Ertiga is more fuel efficient than the Marazzo. As per the official fuel efficiency figures, there’s a difference of over 8kmpl between the two diesel MPVs - Automatic option: The petrol version of the Ertiga comes with an option of a torque converter automatic, same as the Ciaz. - The automatic option is available with the V and Z variants of the petrol Ertiga. The Mahindra Marazzo will also come with that option, but only in 2020. You can go for Z+ variant is the only one to get the touchscreen with rear parking camera as standard but for an extra cost of Rs 51,000 over previous variant. It also gets an upmarket steering wheel. If you can afford it and don’t need an automatic transmission, then it is the future proof Z+ variant that you should go for. Why Buy Mahindra Marazzo?: - Spacious cabin: According to Mahindra, the Marazzo has the largest footprint of any of its products to date. In fact, its wheelbase is longer than that of the XUV500 mid-size SUV and can easily seat three 6-footers one behind the other in all the rows with some room to spare. - Solid underpinnings: Unlike the Ertiga, the Mahindra Marazzo is a body-on-frame MPV. Such underpinnings are not only known to offer better ride quality over rough roads, but also superior longevity. - Plusher passenger experience: The Mahindra Marazzo is not just the more spacious of the two but also pampers rear passengers a bit better. It gets captain seats for the second row right from the base M2 variant. Moreover, the Marazzo is equipped with a proper AC unit for middle and rear passengers, unlike the Ertiga that has just a blower. The M8 is the only one variant that gets all the bells and whistles, including several that should have been offered in the lower variants, like auto climate control and cruise control. The highlight of the M8 variant is its Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (to be added later)-enabled 7-inch touchscreen system and leatherette upholstery. The premium of Rs 1.5 lakh that Mahindra is charging for the M8 is on the higher side but it’s only the M8 variant that will make you feel that you’re driving a modern-day vehicle. ...Read More

• by Zigwheels_Expert on 9 Dec 2018