Suzuki Ertiga

The Suzuki Ertiga is a series of multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) manufactured by the Japanese carmaker Suzuki since 2012, designed primarily for emerging markets. The first generation is heavily based on the Swift while the second generation introduced in 2018 is made larger and based on the HEARTECT platform. A crossover-styled version was introduced in 2019 as a separate model called the Suzuki XL6 in India and Suzuki XL7 for worldwide markets. The largest markets for the Ertiga are India and Indonesia, where the model is mainly manufactured. The vehicle has also been exported to other South Asian and Southeast Asian markets, along with several markets in Africa, Middle East, Pacific Islands, Caribbean and Latin America.

The Ertiga has been rebadged by various carmakers throughout its history. The first-generation model was sold in Indonesia through Mazda dealership network by an OEM agreement as the Mazda VX-1 from 2013 until 2017, and was assembled and sold in Malaysia by Proton as the Proton Ertiga from 2016 until 2019. The second-generation model is also sold by Toyota as the Toyota Rumion since 2021.

The name "Ertiga" is coined from "R-tiga", a pronunciation of "R3" in Indonesian where "tiga" means "3|three" while "R" stands for "row", referencing its three-row seating capacity.

First generation (ZE; 2012)

The Ertiga was previewed by the R-III (R3) concept car showcased by Maruti Suzuki at the 2010 Auto Expo. The production version of the car was unveiled at the 11th Auto Expo in New Delhi on 6 January 2012. It was launched in India on 12 April 2012,[1] and in Indonesia on 22 April 2012.[2] It became available in South Africa on 9 June 2014 and in the Philippines on 17 July 2014. Its development was led by chief engineer Toshikatsu Hibi. Maruti Suzuki proclaims it to be the first LUV (Life Utility Vehicle).

The first generation Ertiga is built on the Swift subcompact car platform. It was rebadged in Indonesia as the Mazda VX-1 from May 2013 until March 2017, and also assembled and sold in Malaysia as the Proton Ertiga, from November 2016 until August 2019. In its lifespan, the VX-1 only sold 1,640 units.[3]

Second generation (NC; 2018)

The second-generation Ertiga was unveiled at the 26th Indonesia International Motor Show in Jakarta on 19 April 2018. It is built on the HEARTECT platform, with the development led by chief engineer Satoshi Kasahara.[30] This generation is 130 mm longer, 40 mm wider and 5 mm taller than the outgoing model. The engine is also changed to bigger 1.5-litre unit for both petrol and diesel variants.

The Indian-built Ertiga is exported to South Asia, Africa and the Middle East, whereas the Indonesian-built version is exported to the Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Mexico, Caribbean and Latin America. It is also continued to be assembled in Myanmar for the local market.

The facelifted model appeared in April 2022. The exterior and interior received minor refreshments. Depending on the market, the engine, transmission, safety and convenience features are also improved.

In July 2025, the Ertiga was updated with six airbags. This new model can identified by the thicker D-pillar (40 mm longer) to accommodate the safety improvement and also an additional rear upper spoiler as standard. For the interior, the AC vents were relocated behind the console box for the second row and beside the arm rests for the third row.[31]

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