TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine 1248cc, 16V, D13A, SHVS Transmission 5-Speed Manual Power 88.5bhp @ 4000rpm Torque 200Nm @ 1750rpm Fuel Diesel Suspension Front: McPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam Brakes Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Drum Length x Width X Height (mm) 4265 X 1695X 1685 Tyres 185/65 R15 Fuel Tank Capacity 45 Litres Boot Space 135 Litres Top Speed/ 0-100kmph 160 kmph/ 13 seconds Price Rs. 9,30,000 (ex showroom Delhi) The Indian subcontinent is a land filled with wonders and beauty. The expanse of the country is filled with a variety of terrain and most of the exotic destinations it offers can be traversed by road. But on these journeys your friends and family are not your only companions. The vehicle you choose to take on these expeditions is also your companion. We got our hands on the new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga SHVS and decided to take it on a journey. But this journey was chosen specifically to test the Ertiga SHVS. Maruti Suzuki calls this a Smart Hybrid Vehicle so we took it for a spin through the crowded streets of New Delhi and on to the open highways of Uttar Pradesh. The hybrid function in this car is a start stop function which is useful in stop-and-go traffic. When the vehicle is not moving, the gear is in neutral and you decompress the clutch pedal the engine cuts off. Press the clutch pedal and the engine comes back to life. The vehicle uses deceleration and braking to generate energy to power this start stop function and therein lies the Hybrid technology.

The Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS) is a new age technology driven, Smart Hybrid car. Apart from the features like Engine Idle Start Stop function offered by Micro Hybrids in the market, SHVS takes it to the next level by adding Engine Assist (engine power assistance using an electric motor and efficient power regeneration (brake energy regeneration) system, which improves energy efficiency thus contributing to the environment. Also the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) ensures quick and silent restart, which is not possible by conventional starter, based Micro Hybrids. During deceleration / braking, the ISG charges the advanced high capacity battery and provides energy to assist the engine’s idle stop start function and helps the engine during acceleration In terms of convenience and fuel saving the vehicle does score top marks because it makes switching the engine on and off so easy. During our daily commutes we encounter jams at almost every corner be it at a red light, a toll booth or just bad roads but the Ertiga SHVS does the job with ease. Maruti Suzuki has seamlessly integrated this technology into the car making it extremely convenient for users to operate and save fuel. Speaking of fuel efficiency the vehicle offers 24.52kms to a litre of diesel which is quite decent. The Ertiga when launched was an extremely popular MUV simply because it was much more affordable than an Innova and was very practical for city users. Yes, the Toyota Innova which comes with a much powerful engine, has its own strengths to offer. The Ertiga has now received some aesthetic changes and has a bolder looking front grille with ample chrome garnishing and an aggressive looking bumper. The Ertiga has an impeccable stance and road presence despite the fact that it is an MUV. On the inside the car now gets a smart play infotainment system which offers Bluetooth connectivity of navigation, audio streaming and smart phone integration. The dashboard is well laid out with all buttons easily accessible to the driver. The Ertiga also comes with power adjustable and retractable ORVMs as well as steering mounted controls for audio and mobile phone access.