The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Thursday launched its compact multi purpose vehicle Ertiga making entry to multi- utility vehicles (MUV) segment.The global launch of the car was held in New Delhi.
The petrol variant of Ertiga is priced between Rs 5.89 lakh and Rs 7.30 lakh, while the diesel option will cost between Rs 7.30 lakh and Rs 8.45 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
While the petrol variant is powered with a 1.4 litre engine, the diesel one will have a 1.3 litre powertrain. The company said the petrol variant delivers a fuel economy of 16.02 kmpl and the diesel one gives 20.77 kmpl.
This is a family vehicle but for multiple purposes and we are tyring to create a new segment with the Ertiga," Roy said. The Ertiga will be in the same MPV segment as Toyota's 'Innova' and Mahindra & Mahindra's 'Xylo. MSI Chief General Manager (Parts & Accessories) Amitava Roy said.
