The XL6 resembles an Ertiga that has more masculine features and a rugged off-road look. It has more of a rough aesthetic, so to speak, and the redesigned frontal section gives the XL6 a little extra character. The car has a faux SUV appearance owing to a taller bonnet height, a wider as well as bolder grille, along with a scratch-plate making it appear more stylish with aesthetic appeal. The full-LED headlamps on the XL6 are another brand-new feature. The only shortcoming in the design is the mismatch of the wheels to the body due to the dark bordering of the car side making the 15-inch rim look smaller than usual. The ergonomic design of the car body is great to look at from the front and back nonetheless.

The XL6 offers a smooth ride on highways, metropolitan streets, and even uneven tarmac thanks to its strong and fuel-efficient engine. The new 1.5L hybrid petrol engine of the new XL6 also generates 137Nm of torque and 103PS of power. Compared to the previous engine, and this makes 2PS less power and 1Nm less power. But it does deliver 1.96 to 2.28 kmpl more than the previous engine, though. Thus, the car can achieve 0-100 in 12 seconds flat and has a great top speed of 170 KM owing to 6000 rpm torque beneath the hood.

currently, there are no diesel engine options, however, the BS6 1462 cc petrol engine in the XL6 has moderate hybrid technology capability and has been offered with either a selection of manual or automatic transmissions. There are 8 variants at different price points where the car's mileage is based on the road condition and engine used. The Automatic transmission has a lesser mileage owing to the engine consumption while manual transmission gives a 1-2 KM edge over fuel economy.

The level of comfort the XL 6 provides is unmatched by the other cars in this price range and Maruti's highly accessible service all over India makes it a car fit for adventure. The shock absorbers are aided by ventilated disk brakes along with a tailing drum break. The allow wheels and tubeless tires 185/65 R15 along with great ground clearance of 180 mm make for a comfortable ride in the city and make you not feel the bumps and potholes. The 5-speed manual transmission on the XL6 is simple to operate, and the clutch is nicely weighted. A 4-speed torque converter automatic is also available. The device is nice and shifts easily during a typical town drive.