According to sources the model is already on sale in Indonesia and the new Ertiga is wider and longer than the outgoing car but comes with the same 2,740mm wheelbase. It gets fresh styling with an angular front design, slimmer headlamps and wide wrap around tail lamps with LED elements. The model sits on Maruti's lightweight Heartect platform and is expected to be lighter and stiffer than the outgoing model.
Meanwhile under the hood, the new Maruti 1.5 litre petrol engine which made its debut on the face lifted Ciaz will do duty on the new Ertiga. This motor churns out 104hp and is likely to come with 5 speed manual and 4 speed automatic transmission options. Maruti is likely to continue with the 89hp, 1.3 litre diesel engine from the outgoing car.
On the inside, the new Ertiga shares many parts from current gen Marutis like the Swift and the Dzire, which is why the cabin looks very familiar. The MPV will come with Maruti's Smartplay touch screen infotainment system and could also get cooled cup holders in the higher variant. Dual front airbags and parking sensors are likely to be standard across the range, while top-spec variants are expected to have a reverse camera as well.
