Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs Mahindra XUV500 Comparison

In our overall assessment, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is a dependable and efficient seven-seater that is built for practicality. It does not attempt to be sporty or overtly premium. Instead, it concentrates on predictable driving manners, manageable ownership costs, and day-to-day usability.

Cyrus Dhabhar concludes:

“If you’ve been waiting to decide whether to buy the new Ertiga, our answer is a definitive and thumping yes.”

He further adds:

“And if you're worried about your next Uber or Ola being the same car as yours, Maruti Suzuki has made it clear that this new generation is aimed at the private market… at least for now.”

If you prioritise larger screens and feature-heavy cabins, some rivals may appear more attractive. But if your requirements centre around seating flexibility, ease of driving, and long-term peace of mind, the Ertiga remains one of the most sensible MPVs in its segment.

Mahindra is offering some new colours on the XUV500 - Crimson Red and Mystic copper, both of which we did not get to see; but the Crimson Red looked promising on the presentation board. Mahindra will hope the refresh brings its customer base back into M&M showrooms and more importantly, back to driving the once popular XUV500.