Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Positives:​

• ​It is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 102 bhp and 136.8 Nm, paired with smart hybrid technology that provides torque assist and auto start-stop functionality.
  
• The petrol-only version comes with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed torque-converter automatic with paddle shifters.
  
• The petrol engine delivers smooth power with enough grunt at most speeds for everyday driving.
  
• The CNG variant uses the same engine without the hybrid system and produces 87 bhp and 121.5 Nm, paired only with a five-speed manual gearbox.
  
• You can switch between the two fuel sources while driving using a button on the right side of the dashboard.
  
• The claimed fuel efficiency is 20.51 kmpl for the petrol manual and 20.3 kmpl for the six-speed automatic.
  
• Power delivery in CNG mode is smooth, with enough pulling power even when all seats are occupied.
  
• The VXi MT and ZXi MT variants offer CNG options, and our tests returned an average of 22.41 km/kg (against the claimed 26.11 km/kg).
  
• At low to medium speeds, the Ertiga’s ride quality is quite absorbent, especially over rough or bumpy roads.
  

Negatives:

• Its gentle power delivery encourages a more relaxed driving style, whether you're in petrol or CNG mode.
  
• At higher speeds, the softer suspension causes some vertical movement in the cabin, but it doesn’t discomfort the passengers.
  

Positives:

• ​The third-row seats are fairly comfortable, offering adequate back and thigh support, and they benefit from the second row’s roof-mounted AC.
  

• ​It features a seven-inch Smartplay Pro infotainment system with voice commands and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.
  

• ​The large glass area improves outward visibility from all rows and makes the cabin feel noticeably airy.
  
• The first and second rows offer ample space and excellent seating posture, even for taller passengers.
  

• ​Suzuki Connect offers connected car features like remote AC activation and Alexa support.
  
• The cabin is versatile, with reclining seats and a sliding second row that can be adjusted to free up more space.
  
• The Ertiga’s light controls and excellent visibility make it effortless to drive, despite its length.
  

Negatives:

• ​Access to the third row is limited due to the restrictive seat-fold mechanism and the narrow entry path.
  
• Boot space in the CNG version is severely limited due to the large intrusion of the CNG tank into the luggage area.
  
• The CNG tank forces you to lift bags higher than usual while loading or unloading them from the boot.
  

Positives:

• ​The Ertiga comes with four airbags, including two front side airbags, along with ABS with EBD and brake assist.
  
• It also gets ESP, hill-hold assist, rear parking sensors, a rear camera, fog lamps, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.
  
• It also includes front seatbelt height adjustment, a high-speed alert system, and speed-sensitive auto door locks.
  

Negatives:

• ​The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has been rated just one star in the Global NCAP crash tests.
  

Positives:

• ​The Ertiga features a bold chrome winged front grille and a sharp, protruding chrome garnish on the boot lid.
• You need to open the fuel lid to access the CNG filling inlet, while the large hump in the boot hides the CNG tank underneath.

• ​This Maruti MPV features sharp creases along its side profile and comes with stylish machined two-tone alloy wheels.
  
• The Ertiga’s cabin quality isn’t class-leading, but it remains acceptable for its segment.
  
• The CNG variant features an instrument cluster with CNG-specific displays, including a large fuel gauge styled to resemble a tank.
  

• ​The beige cabin, paired with the sculpted dashboard and metallic teak-wood finish, adds a subtle touch of premium feel.
  

Negatives:

• ​The Ertiga’s cabin design is starting to feel dated and could use a major update to look more modern.
  
• The lower cabin plastics in the Ertiga feel substandard in quality.