New Maruti Suzuki XL6 Launched with New Features

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Maruti Suzuki, a brand that needs no introduction in the country launched its updated premium MPV, the XL6 on the 21st of April 2022. The older version of the XL6 was seen losing the battle to rivals like Hyundai Alcazar and Kia Carens, which still offer a long list of features if compared to the New XL6.

However, Maruti Suzuki has realised that without upgrading they won’t survive long in the market. Keeping this in mind the new updated six-seater MPV, the XL6 has received a few new features that will fascinate new buyers.

Read the entire blog to know about the new features, variants, engine, gearbox options and pricing.

Exterior

The facelifted Maruti Suzuki XL6 gets a few minor changes for the outside like the front chrome grille with redesigned LED headlamps and taillamps. The newly added dual-tone 16-inch machine-cut alloy wheels do enhance the ruggedness but look quite smaller when put under an MPV of this size. The company should work on offering bigger size alloy wheels soon.

Interior

The MPV does have a black theme interior similar to the pre-facelift version, but soft-touch materials are used in a few spots to make the cabin more premium. However few controls like power window, ORVM and aircon switches are similar to a ten-year-old swift and require a quick update.

Features

The facelifted XL6 hosts a new 7-inch SmartPlay touchscreen infotainment system with features like Apple Carplay, Android Auto, and a 360-degree view camera. The Suzuki connect facility is made available to allow access to 40 connected features. Through this owners can remotely check vehicle-related stats and can control, find my car function and air conditioner.

The new XL6 is also, Maruti Suzuki’s first vehicle in India to get a front ventilated seat feature.

Engine & Gearbox

The XL6 gets a new 1.5-litre duel-jet petrol engine that churns out 103 hp and 137 Nm of torque. A standard 5-speed manual, as well as a new 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission with paddle-shifters, have been made available.

The Maruti Suzuki’s Smart hybrid technology helps the MPV to deliver upto 20.97kmpl of fuel economy. As claimed by the manufacturer, efforts have been made to further improve the NVH levels of the car to improve the cabin experience.

Safety

The XL6's equipment list has also been expanded, the six-seater MPV now comes standard with four airbags, ABS, EBD, reverse sensors, electronic stability programme, hill-hold assist, and a speed alert system. While the top-end Alpha variant has a few additional safety features like six airbags, a 360-degree camera and a tyre pressure monitoring system with a low-pressure warning.

Variants & Price

The base variant Zeta of the facelifted XL6 costs Rs. 11.29 lakh (ex-showroom), while the top-end Alpha plus automatic variant costs Rs. 14.55 lakh (ex-showroom).

Pros

Most fuel-efficient in its segment.

Value for money product.

Competitively priced with rivals.

Maruti Suzuki’s brand value, reliability and trust.

 

Cons

No option of diesel engine.

Lack features that most rivals offer (sunroof, wireless charging etc).

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