The XL6, to put it simply, is a more premium iteration of the Ertiga, and Maruti has done quite a bit to give the car its own identity. It’s more rugged in looks, so to speak, with generous amounts of cladding to go around. What also adds some distinction to the XL6 is its redone front end, with a raised bonnet line, larger grille and unique-to-the-model full-LED headlamps, giving it a more of a crossover look.
On the inside, the XL6 feels like the premium Ertiga it is. Sure, the dashboard and even the dials are carried over from the Ertiga, but the XL6’s all-black interior theme does give it a more upmarket look. The faux black ash wood finish, leatherette upholstered seats, and even the knitted roof lining are other elements that uplift the experience. Front seat comfort is good even if the leatherette seats are slightly firmer than the Ertiga’s fabric seats.
Priced from ₹9.8-11.46 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the XL6 range starts where the Ertiga range tops off. The petrol-manual XL6 Zeta costs about ₹20,000 more than the comparable top-spec Ertiga ZXi+, which makes it a fairly good deal. The petrol-manual Alpha trim (₹10.9 lakh) is a touch pricey, and there’s a significant premium to pay for the autos (₹10.36-11.46 lakh) too. That said, with the majority of Ertiga sales concentrated at the top-end, Maruti shouldn’t find it too hard to convince buyers to upgrade to the XL6.
