2022 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga - Value for money MPV

Maruti Suzuki finally removed curtain from its 2022 Ertiga MPV in India with prices starting from ₹ 8.35 to 12.79 lakh (ex-showroom). In addition, new Ertiga will be available on its subscription platform with a monthly fee starting from ₹ 18,600 and ₹ 22,400 for the petrol and CNG model respectively. No changes or new introduction of new variants, thus we will continue to see Lxi, Vxi, Zxi and Zxi+ - with an automatic gearbox option available on all but the entry-level variant. 

Front Look of 2022 Ertiga

What’s new:

1.  The new Ertiga features a new engine and automatic gearbox.

2.  More modern 6-speed torque converter & a more efficient 1.5-litre DualJet petrol engine powers new upgrade. 

3.  DualJet unit develops 102 bhp and 137 Nm – marginally 1 bhp and 1 Nm down on the outgoing model.

Rear Look of Ertiga 2022

4.  The dual-fuel petrol CNG model develops a slightly lower 99 bhp and 136 Nm in petrol mode and 87 bhp and 121.5 Nm when running on CNG.

5.  Taking cues from competition, new 6-speed automatic gearbox available on all except for the base petrol variant.

6.  Now the paddle shifters is turning the Ertiga automatic more efficient. The new Ertiga delivers 20.51kpl and 20.30kpl in petrol-manual and petrol-automatic guise with the CNG model returning 26.11 km/kg.

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7.  On the cosmetic front, the Ertiga gets minimalistic styling changes to the exterior, just the new alloy wheels and the revised front grille. No changes in the rear.

8.  The interiors of upgraded MPV include new fabric upholstery and new faux-wood trim on the dashboard. 

Interiors of Ertiga 2022

9.  Some notable equipment additions includes the infotainment, the fully-loaded models get Maruti's new 7.0-inch SmartPlay Studio Pro system replete with a voice assistant and connected car technology offering over 40 connected car features and supports Amazon Alexa and smartwatch connectivity. 

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10.  Other new features offered by the new Ertiga is cruise control, auto headlamps and the availability of four airbags (dual front and front side airbags) on higher models. The dual airbags, ABS, rear parking sensors and ISOFIX child seat mounts are standard fit across the range.

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