Maruti's XL6 2022 launched at Rs 11.29 lakh

Maruti Suzuki has launched the updated XL6 in India at a starting price of Rs 11.29 lakh, going up to Rs 14.55 lakh for the top-spec Alpha+ AT variant (ex-showroom, Delhi). The biggest update on the six-seater MPV is the upgraded 1.5-litre petrol engine with DualJet technology and mild-hybrid system paired to a new 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. There are also a few cosmetic changes inside out. 

The new XL6 can also be owned through Maruti Suzuki Subscribe at an all-inclusive monthly subscription fee of Rs 24,599. Here's a look at the detailed price list of the new XL6. 

2022 Maruti XL6: what’s new?
Positioned as a more premium alternative to the Ertiga, cosmetic updates on the XL6 only include a mildly updated grille with more chrome, a new chrome bar on the tail gate and new 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. Just like the new Ertiga, cosmetic updates have been kept rather minimal. It also gets new dual-tone colour options – silver, brown and red – with a contrasting black roof.  

Maruti has also equipped the new XL6 facelift with four airbags as standard, 360-deg parking camera on top-spec trim and Maruti's upgraded SmartPlay Pro infotainment system operated through a 7-inch touchscreen. It also includes connected car features called Suzuki Connect that offers voice assistant functions. Another welcome addition are ventilated front seats that'll be a boon in our weather conditions. 

Other highlights include new telescopic adjustment for steering wheel, new ambient footwell lighting, new front door lamps, full-LED headlamps, second-row captain seats, automatic AC, cooled cupholders, new tyre pressure monitoring system, and ESP and hill hold assist as standard.  

2022 Maruti XL6: powertrain details
The biggest change is, of course, under the skin. The new XL6 comes with a new 1.5-litre DualJet engine, which uses two injectors per cylinder, giving it greater control over the fuel injection, and greater power and efficiency as a result. It also features Maruti's smart-hybrid technology with start-stop technology.

It puts out 103hp at 6,000rpm and 136.8Nm at 4,400rpm, which is 2hp and 1.2Nm down on the outgoing 1.5 engine. The XL6 is, then, the second Maruti model to be offered with the DualJet 1.5-litre engine, and is expected to make its way into bigger Maruti models in the future. 

The other big highlight is, of course, the new 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox with paddle shifters, which first debuted with the recently launched Ertiga. The standard 5-speed manual gearbox has been carried over as is. The updated XL6 is claimed to do 20.97kpl with the manual gearbox and 20.27kpl with the auto. 

2022 Maruti XL6: rivals
The new XL6 will rival the likes of the diesel-powered Mahindra Marazzo, Kia Carens, and its own sibling – the newly launched Ertiga. The starting price of the updated XL6 is Rs 1.81 lakh more than the outgoing model, which started at Rs 9.48 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). But that's also because Maruti is offering the new XL6 only on well-specced Zeta and Alpha trims. The MPV will be sold through Maruti’s Nexa line of premium dealerships.

Other upcoming Maruti launches in the horizon
The new XL6 is a part of Maruti Suzuki’s plan to launch six new models by mid 2022. These include the Ertiga facelift, Baleno CNG, updated Vitara Brezza, and DualJet-equipped Ignis and S-Presso. Later in the year, Maruti will launch the all-new Creta-rivalling midsize SUV that is being developed in collaboration with Toyota.