True Affordable Multipurpose Family Car

Ertiga is affordable but spacious in this segment. I drove it for 8 Km's as a Test Drive 6 Passengers with 4 of family members and Two executives from the Dealer. So, I have booked this Car. Engine is powerful engine and is good for pulling car with full load. It is a also like all Japanese engines well refined engine. Driving Experience was very good. Handling was good, felt like driving a Hatchback. You wont feel like driving a Big Car. Of course, You will feel length of the Car, But only in narrow streets and in tight spots. Suspension was very good. It soaked most of the bumps and pot holes. Ride was very Stable. Space and Comfort for 7 Seater is very Good. Adjustable Headrests for 3 rows and Reclaimable Seats even in the 3rd Row are Big USP. Also, first and second rows can be moved forward and backwards. Charging Sockets for all the 3 rows is a Plus. VXI Variant does not have Charging Socket in the 3rd Row, But provision is there for the socket and can be fitted during accessories fitment. AC is very good even for a 3rd Rows. Blowers and AC Vents are appropriately placed. 2nd Row can accommodate tall adults comfortably. Average height adults up to 5 foot 7 inches can sit comfortably in 3rd row. That is big plus. If you think Practically, not all family members would be tall. So, a family of 7 will definitely can comfortably sit and travel in the vehicle for Long journey. Mileage is a negative for this car if compared to claimed mileage of 19kmpl. It will give 12kmph in City and 15kmph in Highway. Other negative point is more of nit picking. It is NOT actually not a negative point if you compared to other cars. It has a decent boot space of 200 liters even with all 3 rows up. And 3rd Row has 50/50 split and can fold down to free up some more boot space. And Boot space becomes massive 3rd Rows is full down. So, there is a greater flexibility in terms of Boot Space. It has scored 3 Star for Global NCAP rating which is acceptable. In Maruti Staple Brezza, S Cross, Ciaz, Ertiga/XL6 are considered Safer cars. Of course you cannot compare Safety Standards of Tata Cars or Figo or German Cars. But, I would say Ertiga is safer car unlike other Cars in the likes of Alto, Wagon R, Swift, Ignis, Dzire etc. and those provide better mileage at the Expense of Safety. Maintenance will not be expensive as Spare Parts are nominal in Maruti. And with Great Network of Service Centers in every corner of City. You wont need to worry about Maintenance and Service at all. I would recommend this over a Compact Sedan for all Practical Purpose. It's truly a Family Car with Budget. Please do a test drive and consider buying this car if your budget permits over Compact Sedan. It's truly a Multipurpose Family Car with all space, features and comfort for this Budget.