Maruti Ertiga ZXI Optional CNG: Price, Features & Savings Post-GST
The Maruti Ertiga ZXI Optional CNG is a top-selling 7-seater MPV car in its segment. This article covers the features of this variant and the financial benefits you can get after the new GST.
Key Features and Specifications
This Ertiga model offers many good features. These include a touchscreen, projector headlamps, and a smart key. The smart key has buttons for locking and unlocking the car. The car comes with a standard warranty of 3 years or 1 lakh kilometers, which can be extended.
Design and Exterior Highlights
The front grille features a dark chrome finish with the Suzuki logo in the middle. Projector headlamps and turn indicators are well-placed. Fog lamps are also present below. The lower grille is matte black. The car looks very stylish.
The Ertiga has a ground clearance of about 185 mm. It features dual wipers and a power antenna on the roof. A CNG sticker is visible, indicating its fuel type. The A-pillar matches the body color.
The ORVMs (side mirrors) are electric, foldable, and have integrated turn indicators. You can easily fold and unfold them from inside the car. The side profile showcases 15-inch alloy wheels. The tires are radial, sized 185/65 R15. The door handles are chrome and include a request sensor for convenient locking and unlocking.
Comfortable Interior and Practicality
Inside, the dashboard has a dual-tone finish and a touchscreen infotainment system. The Ertiga is a very popular 7-seater car in India, known for its good mileage, high resale value, and excellent after-sales service.
The car offers 209 liters of boot space. In this CNG variant, the CNG tank is neatly covered, taking up some space. The tank holds about 55 to 60 liters of CNG. The third-row seats can be folded in a 50-50 ratio to create more storage space.
The cabin is spacious, offering good legroom, knee room, and thigh support. Even the third row provides comfortable space. Rear passengers have dedicated AC vents. There are also two Type-C USB ports and a small storage space for phones. Roof lights are present. The floor is mostly flat. Bottle holders and fan speed controls are available for the last row. All seats are upholstered in fabric.
Power and Performance
The Ertiga ZXI Optional CNG is powered by a 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder petrol engine.
- In petrol mode: It produces 101 BHP of power and 139 Nm of torque. It gives a mileage of 18-19 kmpl, depending on driving style.
- In CNG mode: The power is 86 BHP and the torque is 121 Nm. The CNG mileage is excellent, ranging from 26 to 28 kmpl.
The petrol fuel tank capacity is 45 liters. The CNG tank holds about 8-9 kg of CNG, depending on pump pressure.
Enhanced Safety Features
For safety, the Ertiga includes ABS with EBD. It now comes with six airbags as standard. Other safety features are reverse parking sensors (four), a reverse parking camera, a speed alert system, seat belt warning, an engine immobilizer, crash sensors, and traction control. Front disc brakes and rear drum brakes provide good stopping power.
Pricing and Value
The initial ex-showroom price for the Maruti Ertiga is ₹8,80,000. For the ZXI Optional CNG variant discussed here, its ex-showroom price after the new GST is ₹11,82,500. Previously, this ZXI Optional CNG variant cost ₹12,25,500 ex-showroom. This means buyers save ₹43,000 on its ex-showroom price.
The on-road price for this variant in Lucknow, including RTO and insurance, is ₹1,67,000. This results in an overall on-road benefit of ₹500 compared to previous pricing. Any extra accessories will be an additional cost.
Conclusion
The Maruti Ertiga ZXI Optional CNG offers great value. It combines a spacious interior, practical features, strong mileage, and significant savings with the new GST. It is an excellent choice for families seeking a reliable and economical 7-seater MPV.
