The much-awaited Maruti’s new compact MPV,christened the Ertiga has been unveiled today at the Auto Expo.It will go on sale by March 2012.Ertiga is the first model of Maruti in the premium MPV segment.It is built on an extended Swift platform and its front part looks almost similar to the Ritz.
The stretched peeled-back headlights resembles the new Swift.Ertiga also features a sporty front bumper styling with a larger air inlet and neatly enclosed fog lights.Ertiga will be offered in three trim levels on both petrol and diesel engine versions.
The new K14B petrol engine will make its debut on Ertiga which delivers 93.87bhp at 6000rpm and 13.25kgm at 4000rpm.Ertiga will also feature a 1.3-litre DDiS diesel engine of SX4 which will deliver 89bhp of power.Expect the Ertiga to be launched by March 2012 at an affordable price tag.