Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 2025: In a significant move that underscores its commitment to the multi-purpose vehicle segment, Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the comprehensively updated 2025 Ertiga. The latest iteration of India’s best-selling MPV showcases thoughtful enhancements focused on design refinement, powertrain efficiency, increased comfort, and advanced technology features while maintaining the practical versatility that has made the Ertiga a household name across Indian families.
Design: Refined Elegance with a Modern Edge
The 2025 Ertiga retains its familiar silhouette but introduces subtle yet meaningful design changes that lend it a more upmarket presence. The front fascia has been completely redesigned, featuring a wider hexagonal grille with diamond-pattern mesh inserts flanked by sleeker LED projector headlamps with integrated L-shaped daytime running lights. The bumper has been resculpted with a more pronounced air dam and vertical fog lamp housings that add visual width.
Side profile changes include new 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels (up from 15-inch on the outgoing model) with a dynamic turbine-inspired design, chrome door handles on higher variants, and subtly flared wheel arches that enhance the vehicle’s stance. The rear sees the addition of connected LED tail lamps with a three-dimensional light signature, a redesigned bumper with integrated reflectors, and a roof-mounted spoiler with a high-mount stop lamp.
Available in seven exterior colors, including two new options—Splendid Silver and Grandeur Brown—the 2025 Ertiga presents a more sophisticated appearance while maintaining the restrained aesthetics that appeal to its family-oriented customer base.
Interior: Elevated Comfort with Premium Touches
Inside, the Ertiga’s transformation is more pronounced, with a completely redesigned dashboard featuring a layered design with contrasting materials. The centerpiece is a new 9-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system (up from 7-inch) that sits above redesigned air vents and climate controls. The instrument cluster has been updated with a 7-inch color TFT display flanked by analog dials, providing clearer visualization of vehicle information.
Material quality sees noticeable improvement throughout the cabin, with soft-touch materials on frequently contacted surfaces, leatherette upholstery on higher variants, and satin chrome accents that add a premium feel without appearing ostentatious. The three-spoke steering wheel is new, featuring more intuitive multifunction controls and a slightly smaller diameter for improved maneuverability.
The seating configuration remains 7-seater (2+3+2), but the seats themselves have been redesigned with improved cushioning and lumbar support. The second-row seats now feature adjustable headrests for all three positions and retain the one-touch fold-and-tumble mechanism for easy access to the third row. The third-row seats offer slightly more recline angle than before, addressing a common complaint about the previous generation.
Practical features that have been retained include the multiple storage compartments throughout the cabin, cooling cup holders, flexible luggage space (209 liters with all seats up, expanding to 803 liters with third-row folded), and rear air conditioning vents for all three rows.
Powertrain: Efficiency Meets Performance
Under the hood, the 2025 Ertiga offers two powertrain options, both representing significant advancements over the outgoing model. The standard powertrain remains the 1.5-liter K15C DualJet petrol engine but now incorporates a stronger Smart Hybrid system with a larger lithium-ion battery and an integrated starter generator. This setup produces 103 horsepower and 137 Nm of torque while delivering a claimed fuel efficiency of 20.5 km/l (up from 19.01 km/l).
Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a new 6-speed torque converter automatic replacing the previous 4-speed unit, offering both improved acceleration and reduced highway engine speeds for better efficiency and reduced noise.
The highlight, however, is the introduction of Maruti’s first strong hybrid system in the Ertiga lineup for the top-spec variants. This system pairs a 1.5-liter Atkinson cycle engine with a more powerful electric motor and a larger battery pack, enabling pure EV driving at low speeds and significantly improved fuel efficiency, with Maruti claiming 24.8 km/l on the Indian driving cycle—extraordinary figures for a seven-seater MPV.
Both powertrains are compatible with E20 fuel, aligning with India’s push toward greater ethanol blending in petrol.
Technology and Convenience Features
The technology package in the 2025 Ertiga represents a substantial leap forward, centered around the new SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system. This connected car platform offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, built-in navigation with real-time traffic updates, over-the-air software updates, and natural voice recognition that works with Indian accents and understands contextual commands.
The Suzuki Connect telematics system, now standard on mid and higher variants, offers more than 40 features including geofencing, vehicle status, remote functions, security alerts, and driving analytics accessible through a smartphone application.
Other notable tech additions include:
- A 360-degree camera system with moving object detection on higher variants
- Wireless smartphone charging pad with cooling function
- Front parking sensors complementing the existing rear sensors
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- Air purifier with AQI display
- Ambient lighting with multiple color options
- Type-C USB charging ports for all three rows
Convenience features have been enhanced with the addition of ventilated front seats, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, and a hands-free powered tailgate activated by a foot gesture—a segment-first feature that’s particularly useful when approaching the vehicle with full hands.
Safety Enhancements
Safety has received particular attention in the 2025 update, with Maruti Suzuki responding to increasing consumer awareness and regulatory requirements. The Ertiga now features six airbags as standard across all variants, along with electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, and ABS with EBD.
Higher variants add active safety features through Suzuki’s ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) suite, including autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and rear cross-traffic alert. While not the full Level 2 ADAS package found in more expensive vehicles, this represents a significant advancement for the affordable MPV segment.
The body structure has been reinforced using higher-strength steel in critical areas, and Maruti claims the 2025 Ertiga exceeds the upcoming Bharat NCAP crash test requirements, targeting a 5-star rating.
Practicality and Versatility
While adding modern features and refinements, Maruti has been careful to preserve and enhance the practical aspects that have made the Ertiga successful. The overall dimensions remain largely unchanged, maintaining the balance between interior space and exterior footprint that makes the vehicle maneuverable in urban conditions.
Ground clearance has been marginally increased to 185mm (up from 180mm), enhancing the vehicle’s ability to navigate rough roads and speed bumps when fully loaded. The turning radius remains an impressive 5.2 meters despite the larger wheels, ensuring the Ertiga maintains its easy maneuverability in tight spaces.
The CNG variant continues in the lineup with the improved S-CNG technology featuring dual interdependent ECUs and revised cylinder design that maintains substantial boot space even with the CNG tank installed—addressing a common complaint with CNG vehicles.
Market Positioning and Target Audience
With prices ranging from ₹8.85 lakh for the base LXi variant to ₹15.10 lakh for the top-spec ZXi+ Strong Hybrid (ex-showroom), the 2025 Ertiga maintains its value proposition while offering significant enhancements across all aspects.
Maruti Suzuki expects the Ertiga to continue appealing to its core demographic of family buyers while attracting new customers looking for an alternative to similarly priced compact SUVs. The strong hybrid variant particularly targets environmentally conscious urban families who want the practicality of seven seats without compromising on fuel efficiency.
“The Ertiga has consistently defined the compact MPV segment in India,” stated Maruti Suzuki’s Managing Director during the launch. “With the 2025 update, we’ve retained everything that our customers love about the Ertiga while addressing evolving expectations around design, efficiency, comfort, and technology.”
Conclusion: Evolutionary Excellence
The 2025 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga represents a carefully calibrated evolution that enhances the vehicle’s strengths while addressing previous limitations. By improving efficiency, adding contemporary technology, and refining the design without compromising on practicality or affordability, Maruti has ensured that the Ertiga remains relevant in an increasingly SUV-dominated market.
As Indian families continue to seek vehicles that prioritize functionality and value while providing modern features and improved refinement, the updated Ertiga appears well-positioned to maintain its leadership in the compact MPV segment while potentially attracting buyers who might otherwise consider similarly priced compact SUVs.
In a market where flashy designs and trend-following often take precedence, the 2025 Ertiga stands as a reminder that thoughtful, purpose-driven design focused on the actual needs of the target customer can create enduring automotive success stories.