Maruti Suzuki Ertiga ZDi Bought: Ownership Review

[saby]

1st Service done today-
Diesel Additive added for 430
Somehow they convinced me to go for Underbody coating -1350
But I didn't go for teflon coating, they were trying to convince me for that too. :P

They themself pointed out that driver's side door handle was loose and corrected it and greased all the doors.

Total cost(inc. taxes)- 2K

Service experience was good, I was watching the car from the waiting room throughout the service, it took 2 hours in total.
I noticed that the average fuel economy increased from 13.5 to 16 in 10kms drive and as usual, there was no sound of engine while driving unlike Innova.
Geting art leather seat covers (beige) installed soon for 5.5K, company fitted seat covers are also of good quality.



Compared to Swift/Dzire, you won't find initial pickup like them due to short gear ratios for first 3 gears but you won't even feel lack of it.
On an empty road, within no time you'll be driving in the 4th gear.
NVH levels in Ertiga are less than of Swift.
If you want to overtake everyone on the road, just go beyond 2000rpm and it becomes a racer's car just like the Swift.

 

[saby]

According to the Dealer, Waiting period for Zdi-Serene Blue is >8 months now.
There are much more bookings of Zdi than Vdi/Ldi for Ertiga, which they also didn't expect, may be coz of small price difference in Vdi and Zdi.
It will be interesting to see Ertiga's sales figures this month, or infact their production capacity's figures.

 

[YashD]

thanks for clarifying buddy, was hearing some negative stuff about the car that its very underpowered and Blah blah so just needed an owner to confirm that or prove them wrong

 

[Knightrider]

Thanks Ertiga ZMR.
I have upgraded from a Swift VDi. Was looking for a suitable vehicle for some time. Was not particularly interested in a sedan; Innova and XUV were too big (plus the waiting period). I have followed the Ertiga since the Auto Expo in Jan. From the initial pictures it looked like 3rd row would not be useable, however the AutoCar coverage of the Expo cleared that doubt. Read all the reviews from the media test drive in late March and this seemed like the ideal vehicle for me - 2 kids aged between 5-10, parents/in-laws/relatives visiting occasionally...
... Also, may need to remove the sun film based on the SC ruling. I plan to get seat covers, once the current ones get dirty. Don't feel the need for anything else.

Nice to read a positive initial review. Please start a new ownership experience thread along with few pics of your car.

 

[Vishwas]

Thanks Ertiga ZMR.
I have upgraded from a Swift VDi. Was looking for a suitable vehicle for some time...

...Not bought too many accessories - Floor mats (free from dealer), Rear parking sensor, sun film and teflon, underbody coating. Reading some of the posts here, I guess the coating was a waste. Also, may need to remove the sun film based on the SC ruling. I plan to get seat covers, once the current ones get dirty. Don't feel the need for anything else.

Hi Vishy123 Welcome to TAI, Congrats for your Ertiga can you please Start a separate ownership thread, with pictures? That would be great!

 

[vishy123]

Hi Vishy123 Welcome to TAI, Congrats for your Ertiga can you please Start a separate ownership thread, with pictures? That would be great!

Is a new thread neeed? Wouldn't adding ownership reviews in one thread, for the same car, make it easier for members to read through? I am new to the forum.
Will post photos on the weekend.

 

[Vishwas]

Is a new thread neeed? Wouldn't adding ownership reviews in one thread, for the same car,
Will post photos on the weekend.

Ownership Thread slot is for posting your own car's review and queries relating to your car only no matter it's the same car, go ahead create one!

 

[saby]

Planning to go to Manali, next week in Ertiga with family.
This is going to be her 1st serious test!

 

[YashD]

wow..!!
best of luck to you and DDIS. Drive safe and do carry some important things for your car.

 

[saby]

wow..!!
best of luck to you and DDIS. Drive safe and do carry some important things for your car.

Thank you!
Imp. things for car? Like what? I thought what she wants is just Diesel. :P

 

[ERTIGA_ZMR]

Thank you!
Imp. things for car? Like what? I thought what she wants is just Diesel. :P

Might be chilled diesel for yourselves also.

 

[sunny8899]

I don't think one can compare a hatchback with an muv, weight diff is about 800kgs, almost double of the swift.
I've clocked 790 km's and today my car completes its one month of ownership. :)


Hey!
Congrats!!
But can get it replaced with a good head unit, you can sell it for 7K, in the market.



Yes, even I've never touched the stereo buttons even once, steering mounted buttons does everything!



I'll be getting its first service done today.

thanks saby naah i am ok with this sound system as my mom always make me off it when in trip :( and yeah you were right about AC all are just makin false noise about it its so cool it was around 42 C here in rajkot and AC was chillin inside car so good AC

 

[Knightrider]

hey saby congrats dude i got my VDI delieverd today though i was late in bookings and bookings where closed so had to give some on but never the less its worth it and yeah you are right about sound system of VDI is just below averge ZDI one is nice but for me its ok

Congrats sunny8899! So many members on TAI have got their car but just 2 ownership threads?!
Please post your initial experience with pics in a new thread mate. At least the ones who are waiting to receive their car can get some nice first hand information & visual treat.

 

[saby]

thanks saby naah i am ok with this sound system as my mom always make me off it when in trip :( and yeah you were right about AC all are just makin false noise about it its so cool it was around 42 C here in rajkot and AC was chillin inside car so good AC

People have to make their own theories, like small engine=no power, rear blower does not cool the car,No space in the car, etc. Don't listen to them if they don't understand one thing once said.
Just enjoy your ride!!
Please share some photos of your car.

 

[YashD]

important things like an extra pair of bulbs will be useful.