KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Maruti XL6 price starts at Rs. 11.61 lakhs
- Gets a 1.5L K-series petrol engine
- Rivals Toyota Rumion, Kia Carens and more
The Maruti XL6 MPV has been around for quite some time and has made its name in the segment for a number of factors, be it easy maintenance, good enough mileage, refined engine performance, and much more. But what about its feature list? Is it good enough to take on the sizzling updates that the segment rivals are coming up with time and again? Let's go through the key feature highlights to unearth how it all turns out. But before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads with extensive coverage of the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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1. Ventilated Seats
Alpha Onwards- Rs. 12.61 Lakhs
Maruti XL6 MPV is one of the models from Maruti that offers seat ventilation from its Alpha trim onwards. This slick functionality is very essential in the scorching Indian summers that keep you cool even when the temperatures soar high outside the cabin.
Competition Check- Talking about its rivals. the Toyota Rumion doesn't offer any ventilated seats whereas the Kia Carens does offer this convenience.
2. 360-Degree Camera
Alpha Onwards- Rs. 12.61 lakhs
The Maruti XL6 comes with a 360-degree camera module that is a blessing when you have to make your way through tight and narrow streets. Also, if you are a mountain person, this will help you to safely avoid any falls when you are pushed toward the no-guard rail zones. A very handy and practical feature.
Competition Check- While Rumion continues without any 360-degree camera, the Kia Carens too doesn't offer a 360-degree camera. However, with its facelift spied testing, a 360-degree camera module was spotted, hinting at its likely inclusion in the upcoming update.
3. 7-Inch Infotainment Screen
Alpha Onwards- Rs. 12.61 lakhs
The Maruti XL6 is equipped with a sizable 7-inch infotainment touchscreen that allows you to manage music and calls and supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Wireless functionality for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, however, is available starting from the Alpha trim. Also, this screen acts as the display unit for the 360-degree camera as well.
Competition Check- The Kia Carens offer the biggest touchscreen amongst all rivals at 10.25-inch whereas the Toyota Rumion also gets a 7-inch screen for multimedia duties.
4. TPMS
Alpha+ Onwards- Rs.13.21 Lakhs
I think this feature should soon be standard across models as we aim for better safety of vehicles. The TPMS alerts the driver of lower air pressure in a specific tyre so that timely refilling can be done to avoid unfortunate incidents.
Competition Check- As expected, the Kia Carens again offer a Highline TPMS while the Toyota Rumion again fails to score with no TPMS on board.
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5. Automatic Climate Control
Zeta Onwards- Rs. 12.56 lakhs
A highly practical feature you'll find yourself using daily is the automatic climate control system. Simply set your desired temperature, and the AC will automatically adjust to maintain that level of comfort within the cabin. This is something you will find in almost all the latest car launches, even within the more affordable ones.
Competition Check- Both the Toyota Rumion and the Kia Carens offer this very essential feature.
Other Notable Features:
- UV Cut glasses
- ARKAMYS sound system
- Air-cooled twin cup holders
- Quad airbags
- Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs
- Auto headlamps
- Rear Wiper and Washer
Features Missing For Its Price Range
- Sunroof
- Wireless Charger
| Maruti XL6 | Kia Carens | Toyota Rumion | |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes | - |
| 360-Degree Camera | Yes | Yes | - |
| 7-Inch Infotainment Screen | Yes | 10.25-inch | Yes |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes | - |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | - | Yes | - |
| Wireless Charger | - | Yes | -- |
Verdict
The XL6 has the backing of a very trusted brand name, which is Maruti, and that contributes fairly well in its favour. And taking nothing away from it, it drives well, the refinement is praise worthy, and the maintence is pretty pleasant with a feature list that is more than practical and a little less than sheer luxury. Does it strikes that sweet balance of price to value? An absolute Yes! Is it worth your money? No doubts about it. But if you are hell-bent upon more and more tech, Kia Carens might be the better pick, but what about everything else? That decision is yours to take!
