Maruti R3 likely to be named Ertiga

Indian car market is abuzz with the news of newly exposed Maruti multi utility viechle (MUV). Earlier coded as R3, Maruti has named the car Ertiga ,if rumors are to be believed. It is based on the Maruti R3 concept which was displayed at the auto expo in New Delhi in 2010. Maruti Ertiga price in India is expected to be around Rs 7 to 10 Lakh. Ertiga is really a charming name for a family car. Maruti Ertiga review is echoing with positive expectations.



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As the pictures reveal, the nose of the Maruti Ertiga may look twin to Ritz while the interiors are much akin to newly launched Maruti Swift. Whereas Maruti Ertiga has provided additional room inside the car , the wheelbase has been stretched to 2740mm which is more than Ritz hatchback. The roof of Maruti Ertiga is higher that also ensures more space for head and shoulders. Maruti Ertiga will come with both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol engine will be a 1.4 Liter K-series unit producing about 87Bhp-130 Nm unit while the diesel engine could be a 90 Bhp-200Nm unit of the tried and tested 1.3 Liter Multijet diesel engine. The Maruti Ertiga dimension is 4.26 Meters and has seating capability of 6-7 adults with comfort. It employs power steering with 5 manual gears. For your comfort it employs air conditioner but that comes without climate control.



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Maruti Ertiga is expected to be available in at least six variants: LXi, VXi, ZXi, LDi, VDi and ZDi . The expected color shades of Maruti Ertiga are Blazing Red, Torque Blue, Silky Silver, Arctic White, Glistening Grey and Midnight Black. In terms of looks, comfort and convenience Maruti Ertiga will compete with Toyoto Innova, Sumo Grande and Mahindra Scorpio. The company takes care of making Maruti Ertiga the best family car. Its roominess makes sure that Indian families enjoy a happy weekend.


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New Maruti MPV Ertiga

The most popular and largest carmaker of India is all set to launch its all new MPV in India. Earlier recognized as Maruti R3, it has finally been given an official name and the car is better known as Maruti Ertiga as also seen on the spied images of the car. The recently unveiled spy pictures of this model have the Ertiga badge. Maruti Ertiga is a typical Maruti car designed on similar platform as its other cars. It has beige interiors, higher roof and expanded wheelbase but in a bid to give additional inside space, the makers have extended its hatch above than a small car limit. The Maruti Ertiga Review suggests that Ertigo has a total length of 4265m much more than that of the Ritz hatchback. The buyers will have to pay more bugs for this in form of excise duties but yet this feature has made Maruti Ertiga one of the best family car in its segment.




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Nevertheless, those conscious of looks and novelty before buying their vehicle must be informed that Maruti Ertigo has a resemblance with Maruti Ritz in the front and with Maruti Swift in its design and styling aspect. We are not getting critical and still consider it as a good car since it has much more to it than this. Its modern diesel variant has a 3-litre Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT)-equipped 89bhp engine which is great. More surprising is its K14 petrol engine which makes its debut through Ertiga. This is the largest version of the K-series with higher power and torque figures. Its 1372cc VVT motor makes a decent 95bhp and delivers 13 kg torque. However, people might miss electronic climate control in the Ertiga in even its top-end variants.

This Multi Utility Vehicle (MUV) “Ertiga” was much awaited after people got a glimpse of its concept at the last year’s Delhi Auto Expo. The Maruti Ertiga was a showstopper and it is expected to be a lead player in the market too after its launch speculated at the Auto-Expo of January next year. Maruti Ertiga Price in India is expected to be between Rs. 7 to Rs.10 lakhs. The car shall compete with Mahindra Scorpio and Toyota Innova also placed in the same price segment.