The latest 7-seater MPV that will seek to fulfill the needs of families and larger groups is the Maruti Suzuki XL7 2024, with its spacious design, enriched features, and dependability in performance. It is expected to hit town in November 2024 and will rival cars such as the Maruti Ertiga and Kia Carens.
Priced between ₹12 lakh and ₹13 lakh ex-showroom, the XL7 promises a rather versatile and VFM option in the MPV segment, courtesy of its 1.5L petrol engine, automatic and manual transmission options, and hybrid technology.
Engine and Performance
The Maruti Suzuki XL7 2024 is powered by a 1.5L petrol engine with a displacement of 1462 cc, delivering 103 hp of power and 138 Nm of torque. It gives all the performance one needs at city dives and highway cruises. The MPV is available in either a manual or automatic transmission variant.
It gets a compression ratio of 10.5:1, with an MPI system offering smooth acceleration and giving good fuel economy. Where most power is attained at 6000 RPM, peak torque comes at 4400 RPM and offers balanced power delivery across a wide range of driving conditions.
Dimensions and Seating Capacity
Dimensions and Seating Capacity Designed on pragmatic lines, the Maruti Suzuki XL7 2024 has a length of 4450 mm, width of 1775 mm, and height of 1710 mm to offer a pretty spacious cabin with enough leg space for the passengers. The 7-seater layout makes XL7 comfortable enough for large families or groups. The 5-door design ensures more convenience as the entrance is easily available for the front and rear seats.
A tall carriage and a wide body of the car also add up to an exceptionally good stance on the road, hence suitable for urban and rural driving environments.
Wheels and Tyres
The XL7 2024 gets alloy wheels with 16 inches added with a touch of premium to the car and, thereby giving the model better durability and performance compared to its steel-wheel counterparts. Further, the tyre size is 195/60 R16, and radial construction provides a certain smoothness and stability of the ride on all kinds of terrain.
Such tyres have been designed to offer good traction and handling, especially when it’s an MPV carrying lots of passengers and heavy loads quite often.
Interior and Comfort Features
Inside the XL7, it is all about comfort and convenience. This MPV comes fitted with a modern digital infotainment system, already with smartphone connectivity, hence very convenient for device control, setting up navigation, and on-board entertainment or even vehicle settings.
The seating layout inside the vehicle has been done in such a way to allow maximum passenger comfort. There is ample headroom and leg space inside the cabin. In its basic form, the XL7 features central locking with power door locks that provide an environment of safety and security to its occupants.
Safety and Technology
The Maruti Suzuki XL7 2024 majors much in keeping thoughts to the safety features. While the MPV features available airbags, ABS with EBD, and reverse parking sensors, things get better with the XL7 Hybrid Alpha AT. This variant provides improved fuel efficiency with minimal emission because of the hybrid technology used.
It also contributes a lot to the vehicle in terms of power door locks and central locking. The hybrid variant gets a 4-speed automatic transmission that provides ease of driving in traffic-clogged city conditions.
Price and Launch date
Maruti Suzuki XL7 2024 is expected to have an ex-showroom price of ₹12-13 lakh with an on-road price of ₹13,00,000. Loans are also available; for a loan amount ₹11,70,000, the interest payable is ₹2,70,260, so the total amount to be paid is ₹14,40,260. Thus, the XL7 is pegged as one of the most promising MPVs in the market due to its mix of practicality, comfort, and advanced features.
XL7 is expected to launch in November 2024. Regarding competitive pricing, the range of features means the XL7 can be expected to go head-to-head in the MPV segment, pitted against the likes of the Maruti Ertiga and Kia Carens.