मारुति अर्टिगा 2015-2022 एसएचवीएस एलडीआई ऑप्शन

अर्टिगा 2015-2022 SHVS LDI Option रिव्यू

Maruti Ertiga SHVS LDi Option is a base level trim and is equipped with some significant features, like dual front airbags and antilock braking system. The comfort functions include air conditioning with heater, rear seat headrests and a power steering. On the other hand, the manufacturer has given several eye catching cosmetics to this vehicle and its exterior is furnished with an attractive black grille, airdam, headlights, body colored door handles as well as mirrors. From inside, good looking upholstery, well designed dashboard and instrument cluster. Technically, This runabout has a idle start stop feature, which aids in increasing its fuel efficiency. Furthermore, it is also incorporated with brake energy regenerating system, gear shift indicator and torque assist. Under the hood, this LUV (Life Utility Vehicle – as being promoted by the company) has a 1248cc diesel mill with a common rail direct injection (CRDI) fuel supply system and a total of four cylinders. It generates 200Nm that goes to its front wheels by a 5-speed manual transmission. Moreover, there is a fuel tank that can hold about 45-litres and a maximum mileage of 24.52 Kmpl. Its front and rear wheels are coupled to disc and drum brakes, respectively. This vehicle has a 2 year or 40000 Kilometer (duration or distance whichever completed sooner) basic warranty. This can also be extended through taking added warranty scheme from the authorized dealer. Below given are more details of this version under different sub-headings.

Exteriors:

This runabout has a sophisticated front fascia, including horizontally slatted black colored air dam as well as grille along with a couple of well equipped adjustable head lamps. Its door handles and ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors) are in black shade. A set of 15 inch rims are fitted to the wheel arches, which are further covered with tubeless radial tyres of size 185/65 R15. At the rear, it has a pair of bright taillights, broad windscreen, boot lid with centralized Suzuki's emblem and variant lettering. Dimension wise, it is 4265mm long, 1695mm wide, 1685mm tall, while its ground clearance and wheelbase stand at 185mm and 2740mm, respectively. This utility vehicle has a minimum turning circle radius of 5.2 meters.

Interiors:

Inside it has fabric upholstery on seats, finest floor mats, well furnished door handles, center console, dashboard, steering wheel and instrument cluster. It has an electronic multi tripmeter, digital clock and digital odometer to make the driver aware of its total covered distance. The passengers can carry about 135-litres of luggage in its boot compartment that can also be further increased by folding down second as well as third row seats depending on the need.

Engine and Performance:

It is powered by a 1.3-litre SHVS based engine, which pumps out a maximum power of 88.5bhp at 4000rpm and a peak torque of 200Nm at 1750rpm. This mill is coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission and is based on a DOHC valve configuration that comprises of 4 cylinders. This vehicle has a displacement capacity of 1248cc. A CRDI fuel supply system is there to make the powertrain capable of giving 20.8 Kmpl in city and 24.52 Kmpl on the highway. It can attain a top speed of 160 Kmph after getting accelerated from 0 to 100 Kmph in just 13.3 seconds.

Braking and Handling:

Its front and rear axles incorporate McPherson strut and torsion beam respectively. On the other hand, ventilated discs are fitted to the front pair of wheels, while its rear ones comprise of drum brakes. This mechanism is further bolstered by an Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD).

Comfort features:

It has manual air conditioning, heater and a spacious cabin, where a total of seven passengers can be seated very easily. There are cup holders in the front, while bottles can be kept in the door pockets. This LUV also includes a large glove box that facilitates you to carry quite a few things in it. Moreover, there is rear seat headrest, multi information display in context of showing instantaneous fuel efficiency, distance to empty, reminder regarding door ajar, headlight on and key on. A low fuel warning lamp is there to warn the driver for filling up diesel.

Safety Features:

This variant incorporates several noteworthy protective features, such as airbags for enhanced protection as well as seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiters for its front row occupants and seat belt reminder with buzzer only for its driver. It comes with ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, child safety locks for the rear doors, passenger side rear view mirror, halogen headlights, centrally mounted fuel tank, crash sensor for added protection, front and side impact beams.

Pros:

1. Safety is quite good.

2. Fuel efficiency is impressive.

Cons:

1. Exteriors can be further improved.

2. A few features can be added inside.