The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga specifications describe an MPV tuned for carrying people cheaply, not for speed. The 1.5 litre K15C mild hybrid petrol makes 101.64 bhp and 139 Nm, enough to move a loaded cabin with ease. The spec sheet leans on smoothness and economy.
Two gearboxes serve the petrol car, a 5 speed manual and a 6 speed automatic, while the CNG version keeps the manual. The automatic suits city families who want an easy drive, while the CNG car chases the lowest running cost. Each keeps the same relaxed engine feel.
On fuel, the petrol manual is rated at 20.51 kmpl and the automatic at 20.30 kmpl, strong figures for a seven seater. The S-CNG lifts that to 26.11 km/kg for buyers who cover big monthly distances. Numbers stay low for the space on offer. The mild hybrid system adds a small electric boost when pulling away, which eases the load on the engine. It also switches the engine off at idle to save fuel in traffic. Both help a fully loaded cabin feel less strained.
The three-row layout is the headline. Seven seats fit with a usable third row, and folding it flat frees a large boot for luggage. The middle row slides to balance legroom and access. You can line up the Ertiga variants to see the kit split.
Safety and feature kit runs to six airbags, ESP with hill hold, a nine inch touchscreen and a reverse camera on the higher trims. Read the whole sheet and the Ertiga reads as a roomy, thrifty family hauler built to last.
