The Maruti Suzuki XL6 specifications describe a premium MPV built around comfort rather than speed. The 1.5 litre K15C mild hybrid petrol makes 101.64 bhp and 136.8 Nm, smooth and quiet under a full load. The spec sheet reads much like a plusher Ertiga.
Two gearboxes cover the petrol car, a 5 speed manual and a 6 speed automatic, while the CNG version keeps the manual. The automatic suits families who mostly drive in the city, and the CNG car targets the lowest running cost. Each keeps the same calm engine feel.
On fuel, the petrol manual is rated at 20.97 kmpl and the automatic at 20.27 kmpl, respectable for a six seater. The S-CNG lifts that to 26.32 km/kg for high-mileage owners. Running costs stay modest for the size. The mild hybrid setup adds a brief electric boost off the line and shuts the engine at idle to save fuel. That makes the XL6 feel smoother in stop and go traffic than the numbers alone suggest. A well judged automatic keeps the drive relaxed on the highway.
The captain-chair layout is the defining feature. Six seats give the middle row individual comfort and a walk-through to the third row. Folding the rear seats opens a large boot for luggage. You can check what the XL6 costs in your city.
Safety and feature kit rise to six airbags, ESP with hill hold, a nine inch touchscreen and a head-up display on the top trims. Read the sheet whole and the XL6 reads as a comfortable, well-appointed six seat MPV. Then browse the XL6 colour range.
