As Maruti Suzuki continues testing the 2018 Maruti
Ertiga, another set of spy shots has surfaced online, courtesy Motoroids. The
2018 Maruti Ertiga’s market launch is said to take place in August. Its prices
could start at around INR 7 lakh (ex-showroom).
The current Maruti Ertiga is based on the last
generation Maruti Swift’s platform. The next-gen Maruti Ertiga will ride on the
new Heartect platform that also underpins the all-new Maruti Swift, which went
on sale last month. Along with a completely new design, the new generation
model, as evident from the soy shots, will be dimensionally bigger, which
should translate to more space on offer when compared with the current
generation Ertiga. Spy shots suggest that redesigned model will have a longer
rear overhang and a bigger quarter glass, which would mean more comfort for the
third-row passengers.
On the outside, the 2018 Maruti Ertiga is likely to
feature LED projector headlamps, 15-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable
and foldable mirrors and LED rear combination lamps. Inside, Maruti Suzuki is
expected to equip the MPV with a touchscreen infotainment system with
navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, roof-mounted air vents, rear power
outlets, rear armrest and more. The company is likely to offer ABS with EBD and
BA and dual-front airbags as standard in the redesigned model.
The 2018 Maruti Ertiga could arrive with the same
set of 1.5-litre engines as the 2018 Maruti Ciaz – one petrol, and one diesel.
Maruti Suzuki may introduce a 6-speed manual transmission as well along with
the new engines.
