Maruti Ertiga 2025 : On Sunday I dropped my kids at football practice and I saw something unusual in the parking lot.
What I knew to be a familiar silhouette grabbed my attention, but in a way that nearly gave me whiplash! It was the new 2025 Ertiga, and suddenly every other people-mover seemed elsewhere in time.
“Is that really an Ertiga?” my neighbor Priya asked through squinty sunglasses. “It looks… expensive.” So much of the change these three years has encapsulated in the words of the man who has owned three Maruti cars.
Maruti have not only updated their best-selling MPV – they have redefined what the family car can be.
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Maruti Ertiga 2025 The Premium Evolution
On my test drive last week from Delhi to Agra, here’s what I observed the first-hand steps Maruti has taken to rectify each of the main grouses with the outgoing Ertiga.
The exterior design is a little busier now thanks to something they’re calling “Chrome Luxury Pack” — however, to reinforce the good work done here, it’s tasteful rather than tacky.
The new LED headlamps and DRLs give you an instant identity at night and the reworked alloy wheels at last suit the car’s premium positioning that Maruti has been targeting for it.
The most striking change? The new Aurora Blue paint, which sparkled in different colors depending on how you looked at it in the evening light of Connaught Place.
It’s the type of color that causes people to stop and take notice of the car, not just accept it as transportation.
Inside: Where the Actual Magic Is Applying war paint as a kind of performance art.
That’s when you get inside, and if you have not already known, this is what Maruti claims as their “Premium Cabin Experience”.
The all-black dashboard with woodgrain inserts may read as generic, but it’s the usual excellent Nissan execution.
When my family took our weekend trip to Jim Corbett, even my usually-Holy Shit This Is So Stupid teenager son was like “Yeah, the inside looks pretty cool.”
The captain chairs in the second are so game changing. Despite having had to suffer the torment of 200 kilometers of awful UP roads, my usually-complaining old aunt alighted from the car without so much as a twinge of her normal back-trouble.
“These seats have memory foam,” said Suresh Kumar, the Maruti dealer in Ghaziabad. “We tested them especially for the Indian body structure and spine requirements.”
The third row is still a smart compromise. It’s not big enough for grown-ups on longer journeys, but it fits children just fine.
For when you have to play host for another cousin who crops up unexpectedly on your family trip, it’s great. The Ertiga continues to be practical, with the 209 liters of boot space and all seats up.
Maruti Ertiga 2025 The 24 km/l Achievement
This is where the rubber meets the road: the claimed 24 km/l is not another way to say \”buy my bike\” if you take things easy.
In my mixed driving run across Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bangalore stretches, I was averaging an even 20-22 km/l, which is a whole lot better than the previous gen’s 19 km/l average.
And, the trick is in Maruti’s heart-throbbing-new 1.5-litre K15C DualJet engine which comes with dual VVT as well as greater combustion efficiency.
It’s the mild-hybrid system that brings the most magic, though. Talk about bang for buck — for example, in stop-go traffic from Cyber City to MG Road Gurgaon (a recurring nightmare for millions), the engine cuts off automatically saving precious fuel without for a moment affecting AC comfort.
“We have fine-tuned everything,” said an engineer at Maruti’s Manesar plant, whom I got talking to during a plant visit.
“From minimizing engine friction to improving aerodynamics by 10 per cent, producing less vibration, and upping fuel in plumbing and cooling.”
Maruti Ertiga 2025 Performance: Good But Not Dazzling
I mean, let’s face it, the Ertiga’s not about winning any drag races. So does the 1.5L engine, which continues to output 103 PS and 138 Nm as before.
(What has changed is the polishing.) Life on highways at 100-120 kmph seems easy now as the NVH levels have gone down.
I was completely taken aback by how smooth the CVT automatic in the higher variants turned out. It’s the opposite of some of the jerky automatics in this segment and the feel is India traffic friendly.
Manual changes through the paddle shifters are fine for overtaking on single-lane roads.
Maruti Ertiga 2025 Safety: Ticking All Boxes
For the first time, the Ertiga gets dual airbags as standard across all variants – a revolutionary decision that proves that Maruti finally comprehends that safety is no longer overlooked by even the Indian family buyer.
ESP and hill-hold assist are now options, on top of the normal ABS/EBD.
The upper versions come with six airbags, rear parking camera with sensors and ISOFIX anchors for child seats.
As a parent, I loved some of the more thoughtful touches such as power window roll-up when an impact is detected.
Maruti Ertiga 2025 Tech Features: Up-to-Date But Not Overpowering
The 9-inch SmartPlay Pro infotainment system is swift in operation, in contrast to the laggy systems used in some competitors.
On my test drive in and around Noida, the Google Maps integration worked like a charm - which even accounted for those ‘u-turns’ that others often miss.
Connect car functionality features such as AC start, searching vehicle, and when parked, finding car in crowded parking lot, all from your Mobile device.
These might seem like gimmicks, but when you’re making your way through the stockyards at Select Citywalk on a hot summer afternoon, the ability to cool the car from a distance is absolutely invaluable.
Maruti Ertiga 2025 Pricing: Still Maruti’s Sweet Spot
The Ertiga 205 is still priced rather aggressively, from ₹8.69 lakh for the base LXi variant up to ₹14.29 lakh for the range-topping automatic.
Sharing features with the Kia Carens or MG Hector Plus, it is marginally cheaper.
But the true worth is derived from Maruti’s unparalleled aftersales reach.
Last Diwali, when my Uncle’s Ertiga needed a service at a small town in Himachal, The local dealer had all genuine parts ready. Do that with any other brand.
Maruti Ertiga 2025 Real-World Family Experience
Here’s what jumped out during real-life family use with the 2025 Ertiga after two weeks:
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The third row is suitable for kids under 15 and a great option to carpool to school
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Thankfully, sliding doors on the upper versions are a blessing in tight parking spaces.
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The refreshed suspension setup manages to tackle speed-breakers without throwing passengers around.
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Rear AC vents cool the cabin really nicely and are a must-have for Indian summers
Maruti Ertiga 2025 Market Impact
This improved Ertiga couldn’t come at a more opportune time. And as Indian families increasingly look for cars that can double as ride-share vehicles or weekend getaway cars, the added premium quotient matters.
Among early-career professionals trading up from hatchbacks, the Ertiga’s new design is a little less “uncle-car,” a little more “responsible adult choice.”
The true test will be against the Kia Carens, which is the current premium MPV king. But Maruti’s service reach and resale values are an unbeatable benefit.
Maruti Ertiga 2025 Verdict
And after many moons and variants, in different circumstances, the 2025 Ertiga seems like Maruti finally getting “premium” as far as Indian families are concerned.
This isn’t about gratuitous chrome and fake leather; it’s about comfort and efficiency and reliability encased in a design that you don’t have to explain in the parking lot at work.
All the right boxes For families in need of space and practicality, but not quite ready to abandon style, the new Ertiga fits the bill very nicely indeed.
It may not be winning any beauty contests, but it will win hearts where it counts ~ in the daily life and grind of ‘Indian family’ living.
FAQ
Q: At what mileage is the 2025 Ertiga in the real world?
A: In the real world usage, the 2025 Ertiga is good for 20-22 km/l in mixed driving while on the highway, the figure goes upto 23 km/l.
Q. Is the third row comfortable for adults?
A: For children or short trips with adults, the third row is most suitable. It gets the job done for occasional driving, but it’s not good on long journeys with adult passengers.
Q. What are the engine choices?
A: The 2025 Ertiga is offered with a 1.5-litre DualJet smart-hybrid petrol engine pert with a 103 PS and 138 Nm, mated with 5-speed manual and CVT automatic transmission.
Q: What is the price difference compared with the previous model?
A: The price hike will vary between ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh depending on the variant factoring in the new features and efficiency.
Q: Do all trims come with the same safety features?
A: Yes, dual airbags and ABS with EBD is standard on all variants. More expensive versions offer six airbags and additional safety tech.
Q: What colors are available?
A: Yes, the 2025 Ertiga comes with seven paint option wherein Aurora Blue, Pearl Metallic and Silver Storm are the all-new shades.
Q: How does it compare with the Kia Carens?
A: The Carens boasts of more premium features, the Ertiga has a better bang for the buck and better mileage, not to mention Maruti’s superlative service network.
Q: How is the roughness of the automatic transmission?
A: The automatic CVT on the 2025 Ertiga is a big improvement and this makes for smooth city drive and sufficient for the highway.
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