Maruti Suzuki Ertiga History
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Launched on 16 April 2012, the Maruti Ertiga was Maruti Suzuki's first MPV, combining a car-like ride with seven-seat capacity in a footprint small enough for Indian urban use. It filled a gap between the aging Omni van and larger imported MPVs.
The Ertiga has been India's number-one selling MPV for six consecutive fiscal years. By February 2026 cumulative sales had crossed 14 lakh (1.4 million) units, reflecting its enduring appeal as a family carrier. A second generation arrived in 2018 on a new platform with improved refinement and additional equipment.
Generations
First generation · YE
Maruti's first MPV — compact seven-seater with petrol and diesel options.
2012 Photo: “2012 Suzuki Ertiga GX, Bandungan, Semarang” by Alex Neman / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2013 Photo: “2013 Suzuki Ertiga GL, Candikuning” by Alex Neman / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2015 Photo: “2015 Suzuki Ertiga GX (front), Pandawa Beach” by Alex Neman / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2016 Photo: “2016 Suzuki Ertiga GX (front), East Surabaya” by Alex Neman / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Second generation · ZE
New platform, improved refinement, and mild-hybrid option; continues as India's MPV market leader.
2018 Photo: “2018 Suzuki Ertiga GL, Royal Plaza, South Surabaya” by Alex Neman / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2019 Photo: “2019 Suzuki Ertiga GL (front right), Pasar Atom, North Surabaya” by Alex Neman / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2021 Photo: “2021 Suzuki Ertiga Suzuki Sport FF 1.5 NC22S (20211117) 01” by オーバードライブ83 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2022 Photo: “2022 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga LXi” by Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith / Wikimedia Commons — Public domain. Cropped to 16:9.
Body styles
- MPV
- 7-seater
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