Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 2020 Review - Prices, Specs, Variants, Features and Mileage

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga variants and features

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is offered in four variants such as L, V, Z, and Z+. Excluding the base variants, all trim levels are offered in petrol and CNG options. Buyers have a lot of options to choose from. The prices start from Rs. 7.54 Lakhs and goes up to Rx. 11.20 Lakhs. 

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Looking at the available feature list and the price tag attached to the trim levels, we would recommend the mid-level Zxi trim level. This particular trim comes with the majority of the comfort features along with attractive price tags. Even the budget tight buyers gonna love this. 

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2020 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Engine and Performance

The Ertiga gets two engine options, one diesel, and one petrol, paired to a five-speed manual transmission. The VXi and ZXi petrol variants are also available with a four-speed automatic transmission. The 1.3-litre DDiS 200 90PS/200Nm diesel motor has been loyal to Maruti Suzuki for years. 

The petrol motor is the same 105PS/ 138Nm, 1.5-litre motor with a Smart Hybrid system that debuted with the 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. The overall setup uses a lithium ion battery (installed just under the front passenger seat) to power a motor that rotates the front wheels. So, effectively, the system acts as a torque fill at low revs, allowing you to cruise at low speeds in high gears.

How well does the Ertiga accelerate?

The Ertiga is able to sprint 0 to 60 kmph in 5.4 seconds, which is good for a car of this size. It takes 16 seconds to cover 100 kmph from halt. The top speed has been reported at 165 kmph. The Innova Crysta takes 13 seconds to achieve 100 kmph mark, which is quite appreciated.

How is the ride quality of this car?

One of the stand-out features of the new Ertiga is its ride quality. It’s so good and well behaved, it smoothes out potholes and broken roads like a much more premium car. There’s side-by-side motion over broken patches either. At high speeds, it rides flat with some vertical movement from the rear, but it’s never big enough. With passengers inside, however, there’s noticeably more pitching, and the softer rear suspension takes a couple of rebounds before regaining composure when going over humps or wavy surfaces. Steering is much nicer than other Marutis; it is well weighted, direct and has a good feel.

The new Ertiga’s wider track and tough chassis give it a lot more composure and poise while cornering. Push it hard and even though body roll is present, it’s not more that a tall hatchback. 

Further adding to driver confidence is its steering, which is unlike any Maruti based on the same Heartect platform – it has a nice response, it feels connected to the road and returns to the centre without any hassle.

Does the Ertiga brake bite enough?

The benefits of the new Heartect platform does well in braking part too. The Ertiga remains composed through undulations and the couple of potholes that were encountered during the test ride. The brakes offer strong bite and the standard ABS helps you totally rely on them.

How much mileage does the Ertiga Engine return?

The Ertiga petrol-manual’s auto start-stop works seamlessly on cold days too. In the city, this motor returned merely 9.5kpl, which is 0.7kpl lesser than the 1.4-litre unit. On the highway, however, it managed a healthy 16.8kpl, an improvement of 4kpl, due to a taller fifth gear.

With a city efficiency of merely 7kpl, the petrol-automatic isn’t for the fuel efficiency-conscious. But having a very tall fourth gear helps while cruising on the highway where it returned a respectable 15kpl.

Concerning the MUV’s size, Mahindra tries hard to keep the fuel efficiency under acceptable limits. The base 2.5L variants of Mahindra Xylo deliver an ARAI certified mileage of 14.95 kmpl while the 2.2L variants return 14.02 kmpl. However, the real-world mileage would be around 10-12kmpl which is not bad for a vehicle of this size.

2020 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Exteriors

On the road, the new Ertiga is a complete head-turner than its predecessor. The heavy use of chrome on the front grille is something you are not used to, but it certainly makes the new Ertiga attractive. The busy bumper and headlamp design further enhance the front fascia. Daytime running lights, whether integrated within the headlamps or on the front bumper, would have added a touch of modernity and given it a premium feel. 

Unlike the front, which might polarize opinions, the rear will appeal to most. The three-part tail lamps with LED lights climb on to the D-pillar and look modern. Sharp creases on the boot lid that extend to the bumper offers a sharp look. 

Is the new Ertiga looks pleasing to the eyes?

It also boasts better torsional rigidity, which has a positive impact on refinement and dynamics. And even though this car has grown significantly larger than its predecessor (by 130mm in length, 40mm in width, and 5mm in height), the overall kerb weight has decreased by 20kg across variants. 

At 2,740mm, its wheelbase remains similar to the older car, while the front and rear track have increased by 30mm.

Exterior Features

• Projector Headlamp (Halogen)

• 3D Tail Lamps with LED

• Front Grille

• Full Wheel Caps

• Alloy Wheels

• Turn Signal Lamp Integrated in ORVM

• Back Door Chrome Garnish

• Rear Wiper & Washer

• Body Coloured Door Handles

• Chrome Plated Door Handles

• Body Coloured ORVM 

2020 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Interiors

The cabin feels compact from the driver’s seat, and that’s not surprising since it’s only as wide as the new Swift Dzire. That makes maneuvering the new Ertiga in the city as easy as the Swift. Drivers also get a fairly high-up and commanding driving position, making judgement that little bit easier.

It’s great to finally see the Ertiga getting a different dashboard design compared to the siblings. This gives the MPV a fresh identity as well.

While the design of the layered dashboard looks upmarket together with the flat-bottom steering wheel, it doesn’t feel a step-up from the older Ertiga as far as quality of plastics is concerned. Add to it the fact that you can identify some parts like power windows being carried over, and you do feel you're sitting in an improved Ertiga but one that hasn’t taken a huge leap forward.

Interior Features:

• Sculpted Dashboard with Wooden Finish

• Wooden Finish on Door Trims (Fr.)

• Dual Tone Interiors

• Height Adjustable Driver Seat

• 2nd Row Seats 60:40 Split with Slide and Recline

• 3rd Row Seats 50:50 Split with Recline

• Sliding Armrest with Utility Box (Front Row)

• 2nd Row Armrest

• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel with Wooden Finish

• Headrest Front Row Seats

• Headrest 2nd Row Seats

• Headrest 3rd Row Seats

• Split Type Luggage Board

How responsive is the new infotainment system?

The 7.0-inch SmartPlay infotainment system is equipped with SD card-based navigation, Mirrorlink, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This system is easy to use, and the display is crisp with sharp contrasts. The system’s software lags at times and its slow responses can get annoying while on the move.

While the menu buttons on the sides are touch-operated too, the volume rocker isn’t the most convenient to use. Voice commands are available, and are quite accurate most of the time. Sound quality from the 6-speaker setup (four speakers and two front tweeters) is quite decent. The camera engages with a small delay, when the car’s put in reverse.

Other tech features include: 

• 17.8 cm Touchscreen AmartPlay Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 

• Inbulit Navigation System

• Voice Command System

• Audio system with Electrostatic Touch Buttons

• Bluetooth Connectivity

• USB and AUX Connectivity

• Steering Mounted Audio Control

• Steering Mounted Calling Control

How much spacious is Ertiga's boot?

Maruti has also addressed a complaint we had with the previous Ertiga - boot space. There's 209 litres of luggage space with the third row in place, enough to store two small suitcases. Drop the last row and boot volume goes up to 550 litres.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Safety ratings and reliability

Maruti Ertiga gets 3-star rating in Global NCAP crash tests. The car tested was the base Ertiga LXi that gets dual front airbags as standard along with ABS, rear parking sensors, seatbelt reminders, ISOFIX, speed-sensitive door locks and front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters. 

Safety Features:

• Dual Airbag

• ABS with EBD and Brake Assist

• Engine Imobilizer

• ESP

• Hill Hold

• ISOFIX Child Seat Anchorages (2nd Row seats)

• Front Seat Belts with Pre-tensioners & Force Limiters

• Seat Belt Reminder with Buzzer

• High Speed Alert System

• Speed Sensitive Auto Door Lock

• Security Alarm

• Rear Parking Sensors

• Rear Parking Camera

• Central Locking

• Front Fog Lamps

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Head-to-head competition check

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga VS Mahindra Xylo 

The 2019 Mahindra Xylo starts at Rs 9.37 Lakh for D2(Diesel), Maruti Ertiga starts at Rs 8.84 Lakh for LXI (Petrol), and Toyota Innova starts at Rs 14.93 lakh. Xylo offers the 2489 cc engine, while Ertiga has a 1498 cc (Diesel) engine. The Xylo offers a mileage of 14.95 kmpl and the Ertiga offers a mileage of 26.2 kmpl (Diesel). The Mahindra Xylo is cheaper than the other main competitor, Honda Mobilio but expensive than the popular selling Maruti Ertiga. However, the Xylo is much bigger than both the car and it aims more at the likes of the Toyota Innova, which is a popular and expensive MUV. Though the 2019 Ertiga offers a better fuel economy than the Xylo, it has very little boot space and hence it is less practical.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga VS Innova Crysta

The Toyota Innova Crysta offers a poor mileage of 10.75 kmpl than the Ertiga, which offers 18.69 kmpl. Innova Crysta's boot space of 300 litres is enough to beat the Ertiga's 209 litres of boot space, but considering the price factor, the  Ertiga is the better option. The Ertiga cannot compare itself to the Innova Crysta in terms of luxury, but it provides the space for large Indian families looking for cheaper options.

Final verdict

The new Ertiga is a very commanding and well-rounded MPV that has done good in the past and continues to do better in the present. It looks good, feels premium and is well-equipped thoroughly. The hybrid engines is the cherry on top of the cake and as an overall package, the Ertiga offers great value to the buyers.