[longhorn]

Finally a decent looking vehicle from Maruti which holds immense potential to rake up a huge wait list provided its priced right. It looks Very well proportioned for a UV. Nice to see such designs coming from Maruti.

[ranc]

Originally Posted by romeomidhun

The current problem with Maruti is its limited Diesel engine capacity. Currently they have a Diesel engine plant with a capacity of 3 lakh units yearly. Another 1 lakh engines are planned to be bought from Fiat. That means, 33k - 34K Diesel vehicles monthly.

Presently Swift + Ritz + Dzire + SX4 sells around 35 K units monthly. Assuming 80 - 85% of them are Diesels, the total Diesel number stands at 28 - 30K. So the extra capacity that can be allowed for Ertiga Diesel will be just 5 - 6K units monthly.

Add to that, the new DZire CS launch. Assuming that current DZire and new DZire CS will be sold side-by-side, they may need another 5K for CS Diesels. What will Maruti do other than making their customers waiting and waiting?

Not a bad problem to have ie demand exceeds the supply, may be the Dezire CS will eat into the Dezires demand and if that happens and they have a bandwidth of 5-6 K engines per month and Ertiga sees that kind of sales it will make the day for Maruti at 6 K per month it will be the best selling MUV/MPV far exceeding the Innova and the XYLO.

[octane_100]

Originally Posted by romeomidhun

The current problem with Maruti is its limited Diesel engine capacity. ......................
..........they may need another 5K for CS Diesels. What will Maruti do other than making their customers waiting and waiting?

A Hondaesque discount for their petrol models will definitely not hurt customers ! What say?

[romeomidhun]

Originally Posted by octane_100

A Hondaesque discount for their petrol models will definitely not hurt customers ! What say?

That's what I also wonder. Even Honda gives such a huge discount, why can't Maruti do that?

[romeomidhun]

Seeing Ertiga and Innova side-by-side, we can clearly tell the difference - one is hatch car-like, and the other is MUV-like.

[romeomidhun]

And a Ritz, for comparing the rear-lift!

[CRtorquefan]

Came across this teaser shot of New Ertiga



Fit & Finish seems to be of top notch including both Bodywork & Plastics.

[Musa]

Originally Posted by ranc

Just had a talk with somebody who has driven this vehicle (cant tell u who he is), this vehicle according to him is a sure winner in terms of driveabilty and the space, he says after driving it he had decided then and there that his next vehicle will be the same, he says the pricing will start from 6 lakhs, Diesel is the same as SX4. Btw the guy works for MUL.

The Ertiga along with the EcoSport is on my shortlist of "Want to Buy".
Really looking forward to the launches of both these in the next few days.
Looks like it will be the Ertiga as the EcoSport is more than a year away!

And this info is really useful as I am looking to book either one as soon as bookings open.
Thanks Ranc.

[mohan41]

Originally Posted by ranc

Just had a talk with somebody who has driven this vehicle (cant tell u who he is), this vehicle according to him is a sure winner in terms of driveabilty and the space, he says after driving it he had decided then and there that his next vehicle will be the same, he says the pricing will start from 6 lakhs, Diesel is the same as SX4. Btw the guy works for MUL.

Regarding driveability, which one is he referring to? petrol or diesel or both have good driveability?

What does he say about the ride comfort over bad roads? I hope they have not made it too stiff.

[ranc]

Originally Posted by mohan41

Regarding driveability, which one is he referring to? petrol or diesel or both have good driveability?

What does he say about the ride comfort over bad roads? I hope they have not made it too stiff.

He drove a diesel. I guess both of them will have comparable power close to 90 bhp.

[romeomidhun]

Originally Posted by ranc

Just had a talk with somebody who has driven this vehicle ... he says the pricing will start from 6 lakhs

Originally Posted by ranc

He drove a diesel.

Do you mean the Ertiga Diesel pricing starts at 6L?

BTW, short rear overhang compared to Innova means less bouncy ride than Innova in the third row.

[mooza]

Flash news received from Maruti Suzuki :


"Ertiga will be unveiled on 6th January 2012 at 12.30 pm"


Catch the launch at :

www.marutisuzuki.com/autoexpo


Should be an exciting moment !

[ranc]

Originally Posted by romeomidhun

Do you mean the Ertiga Diesel pricing starts at 6L?

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No, I didnt mean that at all, I think the Petrol will start from 6.0 lakhs. He didnt mention that the diesel will start at 6 Lakhs what he said and I am quoting is "The pricing will start from 6 lakhs and will go upto 8 lakhs".

[misquitas]

Originally Posted by mooza

Flash news received from Maruti Suzuki :

"Ertiga will be unveiled on 6th January 2012 at 12.30 pm"

Catch the launch at :

www.marutisuzuki.com/autoexpo

Should be an exciting moment !

For sure. A 7-seater Innova-like Maruti label will always excite the large number of families, for whom, a car is basically a six-letter word -- M.A.R.U.T.I.

Eagerly awaiting a 5-star road test of the Ertiga from the moderators. Am also hoping that the Eeco gets a 3-4 cylinder diesel engine in the near future. A diesel Eeco could well be a poor man's Ertiga.

[funkmeister]

Originally Posted by CRtorquefan

Came across this teaser shot of New Ertiga

Attachment 863716

Fit & Finish seems to be of top notch including both Bodywork & Plastics.

General question:
Why isnt there a brake pad on the disc brake behind the alloy?!