21 February 2024, 12:28 PM IST
The idle start/stop system provided in the vehicle also plays an important role in ensuring high fuel efficiency
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Maruti Suzuki is giving equal importance to the production of hybrid vehicles as well as electric vehicles. A reflection of this is the hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles in Maruti Suzuki’s vehicle lineup. The Ertiga’s hybrid is on display as the start of more hybrid vehicles on the roads. Suzuki. This vehicle was introduced at the Indonesian Motor Show as the Ertiga Cruise Hybrid.
The new model has come with design changes and lithium iron battery capacity for hybrid technology. 10 Ah in the Ertiga Cruise Hybrid model. A large capacity battery pack is provided. Meanwhile, the 1.5-litre K15B naturally aspirated petrol engine offered in the regular Ertiga is also offered with the hybrid system.
The manufacturers claim that by providing a bigger battery pack, it can ensure higher fuel efficiency and better performance. Suzuki has informed that the idle start/stop system provided in this vehicle also plays an important role in ensuring high fuel efficiency. 1.5 liter engine with 103 bhp. Power is 137 Nm. and torque is produced. The battery comes with an eight-year warranty.
The Ertiga Cruise Hybrid has also been prepared with significant changes in styling. The highlight is the dual-tone paint scheme. It comes in dual tone with Pearl Snow White body color and black roof. The main change is the bumper which is decorated with garnishes. It has lower lip and skid plates. The grille is also given a chrome border. The hybrid version also looks bigger than the regular model.
The alloy wheel is designed in a new design with a size of 15 inches. The pillars are also dressed in black as a continuation of the black on the roof. Aspects are made bold, including character lines. The rear roof spoiler has a new design. The main change at the rear is a dark chrome line below the rear windshield.
The interior of this vehicle has been delivered in black. A plethora of features are not offered in the hybrid version either. Semi-digital instrument cluster, eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ventilated cup holder, automatic climate control, armrests on front and rear seats and cruise control are some of the interior features of this vehicle.
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