- Expected to come with aesthetic updates and additional features over the standard Ertiga.
- Likely to be a 6-seater with captain seats.
- Will be priced at a premium over the Ertiga.
- Will rival the 7-seater (captain seats) variants of the Marazzo.
- Launch expected later this year with a different name.
It is no big secret that Maruti is working on a more premium version of the Ertiga for the Indian market. And a heavily camouflaged test mule of the same was spotted recently. While it didn’t reveal much about the upcoming MPV, it gave us a fair idea of what to expect.
The test mule looked bulkier than the Ertiga. It seemed to feature body cladding on the side for that extra rugged road presence. The nose, which seems to be more upright than the one seen on the second-gen Ertiga, also looks different. The test mule also featured a larger front grille, new headlamps (similar to the Ciaz) and roof rails, further complementing the rugged nature of the MPV.
The mule was riding on 15-inch alloys similar to the standard Ertiga, which appears to undersized considering the size of the MPV. Expect Maruti to offer 16-inch alloys when the MPV goes on sale in the country.
The spy shots don’t reveal anything about the interior of the upcoming MPV, however, thanks to our sources we know that it will be a 6-seater offering with captain seats for the second row. It is also likely to be better equipped than the Ertiga. Features like LED headlamps, DRLs, new alloy wheels, leather upholstery and cruise control are expected to make their way to the premium MPV.
