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2022 Maruti Ertiga, XL6 facelift launch this month

Maruti Ertiga Facelift launch is expected by mid April while the latter will be introduced by month end.

Maruti Suzuki have launched a number of new and updated models in the recent post. Now the latest on the list is facelifted iteration of Ertiga and XL6 MPV.

Maruti Ertiga, XL6 Facelift – What are the exterior changes?

Both of these cars have been spotted testing quite a number of times. Ertiga Facelift will witness updated front grille, mild tweaks to front and rear bumpers. One can expect dual tone exterior paint to be made available in the top spec trims.

This is Maruti XL7. XL6 facelift was seen with similar kind of alloys.

XL6, with this update, will ride on bigger 16-inch wheels, and like Ertiga. some modifications are expected on the front grille, bumpers and cladding.

Maruti Ertiga, XL6 Facelift – What are the interior updates?

On the inside, Maruti Suzuki will provide different seat upholstery design. To better compete with the rivals (especially with newly launched Kia Carens), the carmaker might even offer 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system and other modern tech including 360 degree camera, wireless charging, Arkamys sound along with multiple airbags.

XL6, currently available with just 6 seater option, might even gain the seating of 7 passengers with this update. There are rumours floating on the internet about this.

Maruti Ertiga, XL6 Facelift – Any new engine option?

Ertiga and XL6 will continue with their respective engine options, belting out similar output figures. Former also comes with CNG in mid variant. One change here is 6 speed torque converter automatic coming in place of 4 Speed AT. 

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Ertiga Engine Specs


OldNewNew

PetrolPetrolCNG
Engine1.5 L VVT petrol engine1.5 L VVT Petrol engine1.5 L VVT Petrol-CNG
Power103 bhp103 bhp91 bhp
Torque138 nm138 nm122 nm
Gearbox5 speed MT / 4 speed at5 speed MT / 6 speed atManual
Mileage 19.01 kmpl / 17.99 kmpl19.01 kmpl / –26.20 km/kg

XL6 Engine Specs


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PetrolPetrol
Engine1.5 L VVT petrol engine1.5 L VVT Petrol engine
Power103 bhp103 bhp
Torque138 nm138 nm
Gearbox5 speed MT / 4 speed at5 speed MT / 6 speed at
Mileage 19.01 kmpl / 17.99 kmpl19.01 kmpl / –

Maruti Ertiga, XL6 Facelift – What about price hike?

Currently retailing between Rs 8.12 lakh and Rs 10.85 lakhs, Ertiga will just cost a bit premium, with expected price bracket of Rs 8.18 lakh and Rs 10.98 lakh (All Prices, Ex Showroom).

Maruti ErtigaPrice (Ex Showroom)
CurrentRs 8.12 lakh – Rs 10.85 lakh
FaceliftRs 8.18 lakh – Rs 10.98 lakh

Same will be the case with Nexa XL6 which will is expected to get around Rs 6,000 to Rs 13,000 expensive with the facelift version. Here are the prices of current and upcoming XL6:

Maruti XL6Price (Ex Showroom)
CurrentRs 10.14 lakh – Rs 12.02 lakh
FaceliftRs 10.20 lakh – Rs 12.15 lakh

Maruti Ertiga, XL6 Facelift – When will these two launch?

As discussed earlier, Ertiga will be first of two to be launch. You can expect the price announcement somehwere in mid April and XL6 will follow in just few days post the launch of updated Ertiga.

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