Maruti Suzuki XL6 Builds On The Ertiga

The XL6, to put it simply, is a more premium iteration of the Ertiga, and Maruti has done quite a bit to give the car its own identity.

- Nikhil Bhatia

It’s more rugged in looks, so to speak, with generous amounts of cladding to go around. What also adds some distinction to the XL6 is its redone front end, with a raised bonnet line, larger grille and unique-to-the-model full-LED headlamps, giving it a more of a crossover look.

The cladding gives mass to the design, but there’s a clear visual mismatch with the wheels. The 15-inch rims, finished in black, just look puny under the exaggerated wheel arches; 16-inchers with chunkier rubber would have done wonders for the XL6’s stance. Roof rails, a rear scuff plate and the dual-tone tailgate are elements exclusive to the XL6, but to the untrained eye, it’ll be hard to tell one from an Ertiga, at least from the sides and rear.

On the inside, the XL6 feels like the premium Ertiga it is. Sure, the dashboard and even the dials are carried over from the Ertiga, but the XL6’s all-black interior theme does give it a more upmarket look. The faux black ash wood finish, leatherette upholstered seats, and even the knitted roof lining are other elements that uplift the experience. Front-seat comfort is good even if the leatherette seats are slightly firmer than the Ertiga’s fabric seats.