Maruti Suzuki has launch the 2025 XL6, a premium 6-seater MPV that combines style, comfort, and efficiency. Building on the Ertiga platform, the XL6 offers a more luxurious experience with captain’s chairs, an all-black interior, and advanced features.
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Design and Comfort
The XL6 features a bold chrome-accented grille, quad-LED projector headlamps, and redesigned bumpers with silver skid plates, giving it a robust appearance. Black cladding around the wheel arches and lower door sections adds to its rugged look, while 16-inch blacked-out alloy wheels and a floating roof design enhance its modern appeal. At the rear, LED tail lamps connected by a chrome strip and a roof spoiler complete the premium look.
Inside, the XL6 boasts an all-black interior with silver accents, a 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen, and leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel. The second-row captain’s chairs offer exceptional comfort with individual armrests and significant reclining and sliding adjustments. The third row provides adequate space for adults, and the boot offers 209 liters of space, expandable to 692 liters with folded seats.
Performance and Efficiency
The 2025 XL6 offers multiple powertrain options:
- 1.5L K15C Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine: 103 PS power, 136.8 Nm torque, with 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering up to 20.97 km/l.
- 1.5L K15C CNG with S-CNG Technology: 87.8 PS power, 121.5 Nm torque, 5-speed manual transmission, offering up to 37 km/kg.
- 1.5L Turbo Petrol Engine: 128 PS power, 253 Nm torque, with 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT, achieving up to 37 km/l.
All engines are BS6 Phase II compliant and feature Maruti Suzuki’s Smart Hybrid technology, including idle start-stop, torque assist, and brake energy regeneration.
Features and Safety
The XL6 comes equipped with ventilated seats, a 7-inch SmartPlay Pro touchscreen infotainment system, telescopic steering, Amazon Alexa connectivity, and Suzuki Connect with over 40 features. Safety features include four airbags, electronic stability program with hill hold assist, TPMS, and a 360-degree camera in the top variant.
Pricing and Offers
As of February 2025, the XL6’s ex-showroom prices in Delhi are:
- 1.5L Petrol Manual:
- Zeta: ₹11.71 lakh
- Alpha: ₹12.71 lakh
- Alpha Plus: ₹13.31 lakh
- 1.5L Petrol Automatic:
- Zeta: ₹13.11 lakh
- Alpha: ₹14.11 lakh
- Alpha Plus: ₹14.71 lakh
- 1.5L CNG Manual:
- Zeta: ₹12.66 lakh
In March 2025, Maruti Suzuki offered a ₹25,000 scrappage bonus on the XL6, valid until March 31. Additionally, the 2024 models had discounts up to ₹60,000, while the 2025 models had benefits up to ₹35,000.
Sales Performance
Since its launch in August 2019, the XL6 has sold over 200,000 units in India. In FY2024, it achieved its best performance with 45,130 units sold, a 24% year-on-year increase. However, in the first 11 months of FY2025, sales declined by 16% year-on-year, with 34,006 units sold.
Comparison with Competitors
In the UV2 segment (vehicles between 4,400-4,700mm and priced below ₹20 lakh), the XL6 competes with models like the Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector, Kia Carens, Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra XUV700, and Tata Harrier and Safari. In FY2025’s first 11 months, the XL6 outperformed the Hector, Alcazar, Harrier, and Safari in sales but lagged behind the Scorpio, XUV700, and Carens.
Conclusion
The 2025 Maruti Suzuki XL6 offers a compelling package for families seeking a premium 6-seater MPV with advanced features, efficient powertrains, and competitive pricing. Its combination of comfort, performance, and practicality makes it a strong contender in its segment.