Maruti Suzuki has launched the updated XL6 in India, priced at Rs 11.29 lakh and up to Rs 14.55 lakh for the top-spec Alpha+ AT variant (ex-showroom, Delhi). The six-seater MPV is powered by an upgraded 1.5-litre petrol engine with DualJet technology and the mild-hybrid system is mated to a new 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. There are some cosmetic changes inside and out as well.
The new XL6 can also be purchased through Maruti Suzuki Subscribe for an all-inclusive monthly subscription fee of Rs 24,599.
As a premium option to the Ertiga, cosmetic updates on the XL6 include a slightly updated grille with only more chrome, a new chrome bar at the tail gate and new 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. Like the all-new Ertiga, the cosmetic updates are minimal. It also gets a contrasting black roof with new dual-tone color options – Silver, Brown and Red.
The new XL6 facelift comes with four airbags as standard, a 360-degree parking camera on the top-spec trim and Maruti Suzuki’s advanced SmartPlay Pro infotainment system operated through a 7-inch touchscreen. It also includes connected car features called Suzuki Connect that provide voice assistant functions. Another welcome addition are the ventilated front seats which will prove to be a boon in our weather conditions.
Other highlights include new telescopic adjustments to the steering wheel, new ambient footwell lighting, new front door lamps, full-LED headlamps, second-row captain seats, automatic AC, cooled cupholders, new tire pressure monitoring system and ESP and hill hold assist. Huh. as standard.
The biggest change is a new 1.5-litre DualJet engine, which uses two injectors per cylinder, giving it more control over fuel injection, and more power and efficiency as a result. It also has Maruti Suzuki’s Smart-Hybrid technology along with start-stop technology.
It outputs 103hp at 6,000rpm and 136.8Nm at 4,400rpm, up from 2hp and 1.2Nm on the outgoing 1.5 engine. The XL6, then, is the second Maruti Suzuki model to be offered with the DualJet 1.5-litre engine, and is expected to make its way into larger Maruti Suzuki models in the future.
The other big highlight is, of course, the new 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox with paddle shifters, which was introduced with the recently launched Ertiga. The standard 5-speed manual gearbox has been carried over. The updated XL6 is claimed to make 20.97kpl with manual gearbox and 20.27kpl with auto.
The new XL6 will take on the diesel-powered Mahindra Marazzo, Kia Carens and its own sibling – the newly launched Ertiga. The updated XL6 is priced at ₹ 1.81 Lakh higher than the outgoing model, which started at ₹ 9.48 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This is because Maruti Suzuki is offering the new XL6 only on the well-specified Zeta and Alpha trims. The MPV will be sold through Maruti’s Nexa line of premium dealerships.
The new XL6 is a part of Maruti Suzuki’s plan to launch six new models by the middle of 2022. These include the Ertiga facelift, Baleno CNG, updated Vitara Brezza, and the DualJet-equipped Ignis and S-Presso. Later in the year, Maruti Suzuki will launch the all-new Creta-rivaling midsize SUV which is being developed in collaboration with Toyota.