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Maruti Grand Vitara vs Maruti XL6: Entry-level CNG Variants Compared
Modified On Jun 19, 2025 11:22 AM By Dipan
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With a price difference of Rs 69,000, is the Maruti Grand Vitara CNG a better choice than the similarly priced XL6 CNG? We find out
The Maruti Grand Vitara CNG was reintroduced in India with prices starting from Rs 13.48 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). Its pricing is at a notable premium to the 6-seater Maruti XL6 MPV, which also offers CNG with its entry-level Zeta variant. This overlap in pricing raises an interesting question: should you choose the more Grand Vitara Delta CNG or the premium people-mover XL6 Zeta CNG? Let us compare their prices, dimensions, powertrain options, and features to help you decide.
Prices
| Model | Price |
| Maruti Grand Vitara Delta CNG | Rs 13.48 lakh |
| Maruti XL6 Zeta CNG | Rs 12.79 lakh |
All prices are ex-showroom, pan-India
The table suggests that the Maruti Grand Vitara’s entry-level CNG trim costs Rs 69,000 over the Maruti XL6 MPV.
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Maruti Grand Vitara | Maruti XL6 | Difference |
| Length | 4345 mm | 4445 mm | (-100 mm) |
| Width | 1795 mm | 1775 mm | + 20 mm |
| Height | 1695 mm | 1755 mm | (- 60 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2740 mm | (-140 mm) |
There is a noticeable difference between the Grand Vitara and XL6 in terms of size. The XL6 is longer, taller, and has a significantly longer wheelbase, which helps it offer more space for passengers. Also, one should note that the XL6 is a three-row offering while the Grand Vitara is strictly a 5-seater. Speaking of which, the Grand Vitara is slightly wider, which should allow for better shoulder room for three passengers in the rear seats.
Powertrain Options
| Specifications | Maruti Grand Vitara CNG | Maruti XL6 CNG |
| Engine | 1.5-litre petrol + CNG | 1.5-litre petrol + CNG |
| Power | 88 PS | 88 PS |
| Torque | 121.5 Nm | 121.5 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel-drive (FWD) | Front-wheel-drive (FWD) |
| Claimed fuel efficiency | 26.6 km per kg | 26.32 km per kg |
Both the Grand Vitara CNG and XL6 CNG share the same 1.5-litre petrol-CNG engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel-drive setup. Their performance figures are identical, though the Grand Vitara offers a marginally higher claimed fuel efficiency, which is unlikely to be noticeable in real-world use.
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Features
| Maruti Grand Vitara Delta CNG | Maruti XL6 Zeta CNG | |
| Exterior | Halogen projector headlightsLED DRLsLED tail lightsShark fin antennaBlack cladding on wheel archesFront and rear faux silver skid plates | LED headlightsLED DRLsLED fog lampsLED tail lightsSilver roof railsChrome door handlesShark fin antennaBlack cladding on wheel archesFront and rear faux silver skid plates |
| Interior | Black and brown cabin themeFabric seat upholsteryTilt and telescopic adjustment for steering wheel | All-black cabin with faux wooden insertsBlack fabric seat upholsteryFootwell illuminationTilt and telescopic adjustment for steering wheel |
| Comfort & Convenience | Analogue instrument cluster with coloured multi-information display (MID)Cruise controlPush-button start/stopKeyless entryElectrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs | Analogue instrument cluster with coloured MIDAuto AC with rear ventsCruise controlPush-button start/stopKeyless entryElectrically adjustable and foldable ORVMsPuddle lamps |
| Infotainment | 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system4-speaker sound systemWireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlayConnected car tech | 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Safety | 6 airbagsESPHill hold assistRear parking cameraRear parking sensorsTyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)Rear defoggerISOFIX child seat anchorages | 4 airbagsESPHill hold assistRear wiper and washerISOFIX child seat anchoragesRear parking sensorsRear defoggerISOFIX child seat anchorages |
Both the Maruti Grand Vitara Delta CNG and XL6 Zeta CNG offer several common features, including a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, cruise control, push-button start/stop, keyless entry, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, and tilt and telescopic adjustment for the steering wheel. On the safety front, both models are equipped with ESP, hill hold assist, rear parking sensors, rear defogger, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
However, over the Grand Vitara, the XL6 Zeta CNG provides additional features such as LED headlights and fog lamps, auto AC with rear vents, puddle lamps, and a 6-speaker sound system with tweeters.
The Grand Vitara Delta CNG, on the other hand, has its advantages in safety by offering 6 airbags as standard, compared to the XL6’s 4 airbags. It also features wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay along with connected car tech, which is not available on the XL6 Zeta CNG.
Verdict
The Maruti XL6 Zeta CNG is the more practical and family-oriented choice here. It offers the flexibility of a 6-seater layout with captain seats in the second row, a longer wheelbase for added cabin space, and some more premium features. If you want a comfortable and well-equipped CNG vehicle for larger families or frequent group travel, the XL6 Zeta CNG is the more suitable option.
In comparison, the Maruti Grand Vitara Delta CNG appeals to buyers looking for SUV styling combined with stronger safety credentials, thanks to its standard 6 airbags. So, if you prefer a CNG vehicle with SUV appeal, better standard safety equipment, and a feature suite that gets all the essentials, the Grand Vitara Delta CNG is worth considering.
Note: Images of the fully-loaded variants of both Maruti cars used for representational purposes only.
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Maruti Ertiga Remains The Best-selling MPV In May 2025, Here’s How The Other MPVs Performed
Published On Jun 18, 2025 08:01 AM By Bikramjit
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The Toyota Innova nameplate has recorded the highest increase in monthly sales in May 2025
The MPV segment in India has witnessed steady sales in May 2025. Maruti Ertiga continued to be the top choice among buyers, while models like the Toyota Innova and Maruti Invicto have seen improved month-on-month sales. That said, let’s take a look at how all the MPVs performed in May 2025:
| Model | May 2025 | April 2024 | May 2024 | MoM Growth/decline | YoY Growth/decline |
| Maruti Ertiga | 16140 | 15780 | 13893 | 2% | 16% |
| Toyota Innova (Hycross + Crysta) | 8882 | 7699 | 8548 | 15% | 4% |
| Kia Carens | 4524 | 5259 | 5316 | (-14%) | (-15%) |
| Maruti XL6 | 3507 | 4140 | 3241 | (-15%) | 8% |
| Maruti Invicto | 223 | 201 | 193 | 11% | 16% |
| Total | 33,276 | 33,079 | 31,191 | 1% | 6% |
Key Takeaways
- Maruti Ertiga is the only MPV to have recorded more than 10,000 unit sales. Over 16,000 units of the Maruti offering were sold in May 2025, marking a 2 percent growth compared to April 2025.
- Toyota has sold and dispatched over 8000 units of the Innova Crysta and Innova Hycross combined in May 2025. The Innova nameplate has thus recorded an improvement in MoM sales by 15 percent.
- The Kia Carens has witnessed major makeshifts this May as its more premium sibling Kia Carens Clavis was launched late during the month. Its monthly and yearly sales, however, have dropped by 14 percent and 15 percent respectively.
- Maruti has sold around 3500 units of the XL6 in May 2025. While its monthly sales have dropped by 15 percent from April 2025, it has increased by 8 percent compared to May 2024.
- Meanwhile, Maruti managed to sell 223 units of the Invicto in May 2025 compared to 201 units sold in April 2025.
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Maruti Grand Vitara Crosses 3 Lakh Sales Milestone; Nexa Cars Gets Offers Up To Rs 1.33 Lakh This June 2025
Published On Jun 09, 2025 06:01 PM By Dipan
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Models like the Maruti Baleno, Grand Vitara and Invicto get discounts over Rs 1 lakh this month
After being launched in 2022, the Maruti Grand Vitara has crossed 3 lakh unit cumulative sales. The carmaker has said that this achievement has been driven by the strong hybrid variants of the compact SUV, which contributed to a 43 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in the previous fiscal year (FY 24-25).
Along with this news, the carmaker has also revealed the model-wise discounts that are available in June 2025. These models include the Maruti Grand Vitara, Ignis, Balneo, Fronx, Jimny, XL6 and the Invicto, which get a maximum discount of up to Rs 1.33 lakh. Let us take a look at the detailed discounts available with all these cars:
Maruti Ignis
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 30,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Scrappage Bonus | Rs 30,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Up to Rs 2,100 |
| Rural Discount | Up to Rs 3,100 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 48,100 |
- The Maruti Ignis’ automated manual transmission (AMT) variants get the above discounts.
- The MT trims, on the other hand, get a lower Rs 20,000 cash discount amounting to a total discount of Rs 38,100.
- Other benefits include a Rs 15,000 exchange bonus, Rs 30,000 scrappage bonus, Rs 2,100 corporate discount and Rs 3,100 rural discount, that are common across all variants.
- Prices of the Maruti Ignis range between Rs 5.85 lakh and Rs 8.12 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Baleno
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 40,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Scrappage Bonus | Rs 25,000 |
| Rural Discount | Rs 2,100 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 1.07 lakh |
- The above discounts are available with all the CNG variants and the base-spec Sigma trim of the Baleno with a manual transmission.
- Other petrol-manual variants get a lower Rs 25,000 cash discount, while the AMT trims get Rs 30,000 cash discount.
- An exchange bonus of Rs 15,000, scrappage bonus worth Rs 25,000 and rural offer worth Rs 2,100 are common across all variants.
- An additional exchange bonus of Rs 50,000 is available for customers who wish to exchange their Swift or Baleno which are not older than 3 years.
- The Maruti Baleno is priced from Rs 6.70 lakh to Rs 9.92 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Fronx
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 35,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 10,000 |
| Scrappage Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 45,000 |
- The above discounts are for the turbo-petrol variants of the Maruti Fronx, which also get an additional Velocity Kit accessory pack.
- Exchange and scrappage bonus are common to all variants of the sub-4m crossover.
- While the entry-level Sigma trim gets no cash discount this month, the other petrol-manual and CNG variants are offered with Rs 17,000 and Rs 10,000 cash discounts, respectively.
- Maruti has priced the Fronx sub-4m crossover between Rs 7.54 lakh and 13.04 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Maruti Jimny
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 70,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 70,000 |
- While the Maruti Jimny’s lower-spec Zeta variant gets no discount, the Alpha trim gets a cash discount worth Rs 70,000.
- This is the only offer available with the Jimny.
- The prices of the Maruti Jimny range between Rs 12.76 lakh and Rs 14.96 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Grand Vitara
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 30,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 50,000 |
| Scrappage Bonus | Up to Rs 65,000 |
| Rural Discount | Rs 3,100 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 1.33 lakh |
- The aforementioned discounts are applicable to all the strong hybrid variants of the Maruti Grand Vitara, which also get an extended warranty at no extra cost.
- The CNG trims get no cash discount, but a Rs 20,000 exchange bonus, a Rs 35,000 scrappage bonus and Rs 3,100 rural discount.
- The base-spec Sigma variant gets no cash discount, but features a Rs 30,000 exchange bonus and Rs 3,100 rural discount, both of which are common to all the naturally aspirated petrol variants. It also gets a scrappage bonus of Rs 35,000, which is Rs 45,000 for the Delta, Zeta and Alpha trims.
- The only difference is that customers of the mid-spec Delta trim get a Rs 30,000 cash discount or a Dominion Kit accessory pack at Rs 11,000.
- The higher-spec Zeta and Alpha trims feature a choice between either a lower Rs 20,000 cash discount or a Dominion Kit accessory pack at Rs 15,000.
- Customers of the old Maruti Brezza or S-Cross who want to upgrade to the Grand Vitara get an additional exchange bonus of Rs 50,000.
- Maruti has priced the Grand Vitara from Rs 11.42 lakh to Rs 20.68 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti XL6
| Offers | Amount |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 20,000 |
| Scrappage Bonus | Rs 25,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 20,000 |
- While there is no upfront cash discount, all variants of the Maruti XL6 MPV get the above discounts.
- Prices of the Maruti XL6 range from Rs 11.84 lakh to Rs 14.87 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Invicto
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 25,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 1 lakh |
| Scrappage Bonus | Rs 1.15 lakh |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 1.25 lakh |
- The fully-loaded Zeta Plus trim of the Maruti Invicto gets the aforementioned discounts.
- The lower-spec Alpha Plus trim, on the other hand, does not get any cash discount.
- Exchange and scrappage bonus is common to both variants of the MPV.
- The Maruti Invicto is priced between Rs 25.51 lakh and Rs 29.22 lakh (ex-showroom).
Note: The discounts may vary depending on the state or city. Please contact your nearest Maruti dealership for more details. Also, you can’t combine the exchange and scrappage bonus.
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