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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga remains India’s top MPV with rising sales growth despite heavy competition from Kia Carens.
Ever since its launch in India, the Maruti Ertiga has remained in high demand. Its sales have surged to the point where rivals, despite offering better features and performance for the price, struggle to match its numbers. Let’s take a closer look at the Maruti Ertiga in India!
Current Generation Ertiga in India
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is currently in its second generation, which was launched in 2018 and received a facelift in 2022. It is built on the Heartect platform and is powered by a 1.5L K15C Smart Hybrid petrol engine, producing 101.64 bhp and 136.8 Nm of torque. The MPV is available with a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. A CNG variant is also offered, delivering 86.63 bhp and 121.5 Nm in CNG mode with best-in class
Key features include:
- 7-seater layout with flexible seating configurations
- SmartPlay Pro infotainment system with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Paddle shifters (AT variants)
- Automatic Climate Control with roof-mounted AC vent for rear passengers
Ertiga Sales in India
In 2021, Maruti Suzuki sold 1,14,408 units of the Ertiga. The market was recovering post-pandemic, but supply constraints impacted overall sales. In 2022, sales increased to 1,33,814 units, marking a growth of 16.99% due to the facelift launch, updated features, and growing demand for MPVs. In 2023, sales saw a slight decline of 2.87%, with 1,29,968 units sold. The drop was mainly due to supply chain disruptions and increasing competition from rivals like the Kia Carens.
In 2024, the Ertiga registered its highest-ever annual sales, reaching 1,90,091 units with a massive 46.27% growth. The surge in demand was driven by the increasing preference for 7-seater family cars, the rising adoption of CNG models, and strong fleet sales. The Ertiga remains a popular choice for cab aggregators and commercial buyers due to its fuel efficiency and spacious interior. Its competitive pricing compared to rivals has also contributed to its continued success.
Market Availability
The Ertiga is one of the best-selling MPVs in India, with strong demand in both private and fleet segments. It is available across Nexa and Arena dealerships, with the top-spec ZXI+ trim being the most feature-packed. Apart from India, the Ertiga is also exported to markets like Indonesia, the Philippines, and South Africa.
Toyota Rumion: Rebadged Ertiga
Toyota launched a rebadged version of the Ertiga as the Toyota Rumion in India on August 28th, 2023. It features minor design changes, including a Toyota-specific grille and badging, while retaining the same engine, features, and platform as the Ertiga. Toyota offers it in four variants: S, G, V, and V AT, with both petrol and CNG options.
Both the Ertiga and Rumion continue to dominate the MPV space, catering to family buyers and fleet operators with their affordability, efficiency, and practicality.
New 3rd Gen Maruti Ertiga
Maruti is expected to launch the 3rd generation Ertiga in India by the end of this year as there was many reports of new generation update in works. The new Ertiga whenever it launches will come equipped with new 1.5 L Z12E Engine available in both Petrol & CNG forms. It remains to be seen if it’ll be a 3 Cylinder unit or 4 Cylinder unit. Features-wise it may get 360 Surround View Camera, 9-inch Infotainment System, Single-Pane Sunroof, and Ventilated Seats for top-spec variants.
