Rumour: Maruti to launch Ertiga Tour based on 1st-gen model

Test mules of the upcoming second generation Ertiga have been spotted in India for a while. Now, media reports suggest that after the car’s launch, the company could offer the current Ertiga to taxi operators under the Tour badge.

The Ertiga Tour could be based on the base trim and offered with the Petrol+CNG and diesel engine options. The 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine makes 91 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 130 Nm @ 4,000 rpm and 80 BHP and 112 Nm in the CNG mode. The 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder diesel produces 89 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 200 Nm @ 1,750 rpm. Both engines are likely to be offered with a 5-speed manual transmission. It could also get safety features like ABS and airbags. 

Maruti has used a similar strategy in the past, wherein the outgoing model of the Dzire was converted into the Dzire Tour aimed at cab operators, while its replacement was reserved for private owners.

Source: Gaadiwaadi