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The Maruti Suzuki XL7 is a global version of the Ertiga-based MPV, which aims to create an equilibrium between space, comfort and rugged SUV look.
The XL7, which hasn’t made its way to India officially yet, has been a big hit in Southeast Asian markets such as Indonesia and the Philippines.
With its DNA derived from the popular Ertiga, the XL7 achieves a level of sportiness and luxury SUV appeal,
that will certainly provide an edge for those in need of a partner for the family while offering all the practicality, but with a touch of stylish character and attitude.
Design and Style – MPV meets SUV
In the looks department the XL7 gains a more aggressive exterior than the regular Ertiga.
It comes with a more aggressive front profile which offers a wide grille up front new black cladding,
fog lamps with a faux skid plate and sporty LED headlamps with LED DRLs.
The high stance, the roof rails and the dual-tone alloy wheels help with the SUV-like appeal.
The tight rear adorned by LED tail lamps and sculpted bumper look strong but stylish.
All that black body cladding and increased ground clearance add to the rugged appeal and it looks more upmarket and sportier than the regular Ertiga.
Interior and Features: Simple and Family-Oriented
The key players Inside, the XL7 comes with a black-themed cabin, red accents that lend it a sporty vibe.
The dash gets a Ertiga-ish layout but colour scheme and minor detailing are a touch better off.
It gets a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control and a multi-function steering wheel.
The way the XL7 is setup as a 6-seater with 2 captain seats on the second row is more comfortable and has a hint of luxury.
The third row is useful for kids or small errands.
And with plenty of headroom and legroom, as well as convenient storage compartments throughout,
the cab can handle elongated road trips and routine grocery shopping runs with equal ease.
Performance and Efficiency Performance and efficiency are both smooth and dependable
The XL7 is propelled by a 1.5-litre K15B petrol that churns out close to 103 bhp and 138 Nm of torque.
The engine is a smooth yet affordable lot, it develops a good amount of torque and is mated to 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission.
It’s not made for spirited driving, but the XL7 works well in the bustle of the city and on the open road.
The mild-hybrid tech aids in fuel efficiency, which can average between 17-20kmpl, depending on the driving scenario and the transmission picked.
Pros:
6-Seater Arrangement: Captain seats for more comfort
Large and Practical Interior:Family Friendly
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Touchscreen, Connectivity, and Consume-ability reachfulness and comfort
Cons:
No Diesel Engine: Available only in petrol variants
Mild Off-Road Style, Zero Capability: Not built for rough terrain
Not plush: Hard plastics in the cabin
Old-School 4-Speed AT – A modern automatic gearbox would be nice
Maruti suzuki xl7: Conclusion
It is one of the best and most feature rich crossover MPVs for those who are looking for something more than just a basic people mover.
It brings a hint of SUV-ness to the successful Ertiga recipe, all without losing out on comfort or space.
Whether it’s for doing school runs, short weekend forays out of town or just tooling around in the city, the XL7 aims to provide an attractive,
Comfortable and reliable option for Indian families, without, however, turning out to be punitively expensive to buy and own;
and when it goes on sale properly in India, we can confidently expect it to attract high numbers of MPV enthusiasts, as well people in the SUV space,
who’d love some of the looks and style of an SUV, but quite need all that utilitarian that often goes with it.