In the Indian market, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga occupies a very well-defined space as an affordable three-row MPV made primarily for families who need space without stretching their budget. Since the introduction of the second generation in 2018, we have seen it continue to be a strong monthly seller. It suits both private buyers and fleet operators who are more focused on seating capacity and running costs than outright performance.
This Maruti Suzuki Ertiga expert review has been compiled on the basis of extensive road testing by the car&bike team, as seen in our YouTube video featuring Kingshuk Dutta. Additional perspective is provided by Cyrus Dhabhar’s detailed analysis on his blog, in which he analyses the Ertiga's market positioning and value proposition in the MPV segment.
At an ex-showroom price that starts in the mid-Rs. 8 lakh range and goes up to around Rs. 13 lakh (depending on variant and fuel type), the Ertiga beats many larger MPVs at their own game, while providing genuine three-row practicality. Within its own ecosystem, the Toyota Rumion is mechanically the same, but the XL6 is its more premium counterpart under Maruti's NEXA channel. However, in our assessment, the Ertiga remains the driver of the bulk of volumes. We think this is because of its balanced pricing, broader spread of variants and their positioning as a practical family mover rather than a lifestyle-focused product.