[h=1]Maruti Suzuki Ertiga – LUV Review[/h]
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[h=2][/h][h=2][U]Review[/U][/h]Maruti Suzuki is one of the oldest car brands in India. It is believed that it was Maruti Suzuki that brought the concept of family car at least in context to India. Now Maruti Suzuki is so renowned car makers of India. Maruti completed its 25 years on October 2008.
Currently Maruti Suzuki boasts of huge successful product line with its cars like Alto, Swift, Ritz, Kizashi, Wagon –R, SX-4, Eeco and Grand Vitara. Now this esteemed car company is center of attraction with its new M.P.V (multi-purpose-vehicle), ‘Ertiga’ that will be in markets from April onwards.
Ertiga is a M.P.V vehicle by Maruti Suzuki. It’s the first time that Maruti Suzuki has come with this type of vehicle. Ertiga seems to be very promising with its design and engine durability. When it comes to interior it’s some thin very eye catchy and calm those are very fresh for a M.P.V.
Exterior
Ertiga has got wonderful exteriors that are very parallel to its Swift model. It looks aggressive on the one hand but they are sober too. With that flat side belly it gives you feeling of being long. When you look Ertiga from front it face will give you illusion of a small car.
The happy laughing face makes it a treat for your eyeballs. Side rear view mirrors with those wing indicators not only looks good but also provide you an upper hand on safety front.
Though it’s a Maruti Suzuki product but still back lights will give you feeling of Honda jazz but with different approach. It’s down slop style makes it different from other M.P.V’s in the market.
Interior
If exterior is so very good than how interiors can be apart. First talking about space Ertiga has got adequate for seven or more people thanks to its superb 185mm ground clearance. As soon as you enter in car you realize that it’s a techno savvy vehicle that is full of handy gadgets and gizmos. Driving position is very comfortable that lets you feel as if you are driving small car even if you are not new to M.P.V’s. Powerful A.C and A.B.S also contribute to its lavish interiors.
Engine
Ertiga comes with a refined K series engine that will work better than it is currently doing in Swift and Ritz. Engine in full throttle will give immense 93.7bhp at 6000rpm and torque is 13.26kgm at 4000rpm. 1.4 liters engine is enough for highways and for cities that allows it to give a good mileage even in small gears. Diesel engine is less in power that is 1.3 liters but that too have 88.8bhp at 4000rpm along with 1750rpm torques.
To shift gears is like a child’s play as they are feather soft. The most crucial thing in driving M.P.V s is that you have to go through those hard clutch plates especially if you are a women you will not prefer it. Ertiga is a solution to this problem with light clutch paddle.
Price Range
The MPV’s price is kept very competitive in order to sustain ‘in’. For both petrol and diesel there are three variants. The starting petrol model that is Ertiga petrol LXi will cost Rs. 7, 00,000 and the cost of Ertiga petrol VXi – Rs. 7, 50,000. If you want to go for high end petrol mode that is Ertiga petrol ZXi – you have to spend Rs. 8, 00,000.
If increasing petrol price is a nightmare for you than you can switch on to Diesel version. Starting price for diesel Ertiga LDi is Rs. 8, 00,000. Further on it is Rs. 8, 50,000 for Ertiga diesel VDi. Top end model diesel ZDi is for R.s 9, 00,000.
So if you wish to own a M.P.V than it seems to be a good choice with that prestigious and durable Maruti Suzuki brand.
[h=3]Maruti Ertiga Price in India[/h]
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Variants
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Ex-Showroom Price
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Petrol
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LXi
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Rs. 7.0 Lakhs
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VXi
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Rs. 7.5 Lakhs
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ZXi
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Rs. 8.0 Lakhs
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Diesel
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LDi
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Rs. 8.0 Lakhs
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VDi
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Rs. 8.5 Lakhs
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ZDi
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Rs. 9.5 Lakhs
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What’s New
- New Engines
- Based on Swift platform
- Suspension tuned for Indian Roads
- Good ground clearance
- Long Wheelbase
[h=3][U]Technical Specification[/U][/h][TABLE]
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Details
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Petrol
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Diesel
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Top Speed
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150 kmph
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169 kmph
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0 to 100 Km/hr
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12.6
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14.8
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Engine
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K-Series VVT
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DdiS Super Turbo
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Mileage
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16.02 kmpl
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20.77 kmpl
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Cylinders
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4
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Capacity
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1372 cc
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1248
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Valves
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16
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Power
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93.8 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm
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88.5 Bhp @ 4000 Rpm
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Torque
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200 Nm @1750 Rpm
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Fuel system
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MPFI
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MJDI
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Fuel Tank
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55 Liters
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Transmisson
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5 speed manual
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Seating Capacity
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7
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Front Brake
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Disk
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Rear Brake
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Drum
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Turning Radius
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5 m
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Tyre Size
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185/65 R15
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Wheelbase
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2740 mm
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Weight
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1160 Kg
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1235 Kg
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[h=3][U]Features[/U][/h]
- Dual SRS airbags
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electronic Brake Distribution
- Steering mounted audio controls
- Automatic-climate control system
- dash-integrated music system
- Power Steering
- Power Windows
- Automatic Climate Control
- Air Quality Control
- Remote Trunk Opener
- Alloy Wheels