Maruti Suzuki Ertiga crosses 1.4 million sales mark, continues to dominate the MPV segment
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has sold over 1.4 million units in the Indian automobile market.
The Ertiga has consistently been a favourite MPV among Indian families since its launch in 2012. Its success can be gauged from the fact that sales grew from just 1.1 lakh units in the first month of its launch to over 2 lakh units.
This achievement is also significant for Maruti Suzuki, as the Ertiga has long held a strong hold in the Indian MPV market.
Ertiga on track for record sales in FY2026
According to the latest data, the total sales of Ertiga in February 202 have reached 181,783 units .
Given this pace, it is likely that Saab will now offer the Ertiga for the current financial year.
Experts believe that the main reason for the popularity of Ertiga is its
| Maruti Ertiga sales in India | ||
|---|---|---|
| Facial | Units | YoY % Change |
| March 2012 | 1,117 | – |
| FY2013 | 76,375 | – |
| FY2014 | 59,822 | -21.67% |
| FY2015 | 62,230 | 4.03% |
| FY2016 | 60,452 | -2.86% |
| FY2017 | 63,527 | 5.09% |
| FY2018 | 66,141 | 4.11% |
| FY2019 | 65,263 | -1.33% |
| FY2020 | 90,543 | 38.74% |
| FY2021 | 88,571 | -2.18% |
| FY2022 | 1,17,150 | 32.27% |
| FY2023 | 1,27,679 | 8.99% |
| FY2024 | 1,49,757 | 17.30% |
| FY2025 | 1,90,974 | 27.52% |
| FY2026* | 1,81,783 | 4.37% |
| Total | 14,01,384 | |
| Data: SIAM,* April 2025 to February 2026 | ||
Engine and performance
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the company’s trusted 1 litre engine with 103 PS of power and speed.
This engine delivers smooth and reliable performance for everyday use
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The petrol variant gives a mileage of around 20.51 kmpl.
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CNG variant gives a mileage of around 26.11 km/kg
Due to its good mileage, this car is especially popular among families who want a car .
A major reason for the Ertiga’s success is that it offers many modern features despite its affordable price.
The starting price of this MPV is around ₹8.80 lakh (ex-showroom) .
Security Features
Safety has become an important consideration when buying a car these days. Keeping this in mind, Maruti Suzuki has included several essential safety features in the Ertiga.
main safe
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6 Air
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Cruise Control
Because of these features, Ertig
Strong hold despite competition
The Ertiga faces stiff competition from several models in the Indian MPV segment. For example:
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Kia Carens
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Toyota Rumion
However, even with the introduction of these models, the Ertiga’s popularity hasn’t diminished significantly, thanks to its affordable price .
Maruti ‘s impressive feat of crossing the 1.4 million units sales mark
Since its launch, this MPV has remained a reliable and affordable choice for Indian families. With excellent fuel economy, a spacious cabin, modern features, and competitive pricing, the Ertiga remains a leading contender in the MPV segment.
If the current sales momentum continues, the Ertiga will set even bigger sales records in the Indian market in the future.
