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Maruti Suzuki XL6 User Reviews

Name: Maruti Suzuki XL6
Brand: Maruti Suzuki
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

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DEEP•23 Dec 2025

4/5

XL6 with 1.5 liter engine offers good real world driving experience. more displacement gives better power for the budget

Maruti Suzuki XL6 Expert Reviews

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Smooth engine
Space and practicality

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Just one USB throughout the cabin
Slow automatic gearbox

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Danny

•1w

I wish to buy my first car. It will be used for ferrying a family of 6 which includes elderly parents. Vehicle’s daily use is expected to be below 3-4 kms. Occasional road trips would make the monthly mileage to be around 300-400 KMS at max. Please suggest a six seater MUV which could tick all the requirements. Seating Comfort with easy ingress egress, ease of driving, spacious. Also suggest the best transmission to go for.

Autocar India

•1w

Go for the Maruti Suzuki XL6 Alpha+ 6‑speed automatic; with 3-4 km daily runs and six onboard, it best blends easy ingress, smooth city drive, and comfortable captain seats.Captain seats in row two make entry and exit easier for ageing knees, and the 2740 mm wheelbase opens usable room in all three rows. The 6‑speed torque‑converter automatic is easiest in stop‑go traffic, smoother than an AMT at 10-20 km/h and simpler than a DCT. With just 300-400 km a month and 3-4 km daily, a petrol XL6 fits and avoids diesel DPF issues on short trips. Its compact footprint keeps parking stress low while still seating six comfortably.The one thing you give up is strong highway punch; the XL6’s naturally aspirated petrol feels adequate, not quick, when fully loaded and overtaking at 80-100 km/h.If your trips grow longer and frequent around 500+ km a month with 4-6 hour highways, consider the Kia Carens with 1.5‑turbo DCT (6‑seater) for stronger performance and 2780 mm wheelbase.During the test drive, seat your parents in the second row, try the one‑touch tumble to the third row, and check creep smoothness and gear changes at 10-20 km/h.

Maruti Suzuki XL6

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Ramachandran GP

•3w

I have been using Maruti cars for more than 30 years and have been using the Ertiga Hybrid for the last 6.5 years. I now need to change from the Ertiga to a good 7-seater car, preferably not the Kia Carens, etc., and around the same budget as the Ertiga. The average should also be similar. Let me know your feedback. Thanks.

Autocar India

•3w

Since you've been a Maruti loyalist and don't want to consider the excellent Kia Carens Clavis at all, the only options you have are to either get another Maruti Suzuki Ertiga or opt for the Maruti XL6, which is essentially a 6-seater Ertiga with black interiors, some added features and a body cladding to visually give it a rugged look. Unfortunately, there are no other car-like, spacious 7-seaters in the market that price point.

Pankaj Sukhija

I’m 36 years old and we have a family of five. Our daily running is around 70 km in Chandigarh city, with 2-3 occasional trips. About 90% of the use is in the city. I want to buy a new 7-seater car. Currently, I drive a Honda Amaze diesel. I’m confused between the XL6 CNG, Kia Carens, and XUV700 diesel. Our budget is ₹15-17 lakh, and our priorities are running cost and safety. We also have a major doubt about how safe CNG cars are. Thank you, please reply.

Autocar India

•4w

The Mahindra XUV 7XO is tuned to deliver a lively performance and not efficiency. Thus, for you, we would rule it out as your 1st priority is running cost, plus with nearly all of your driving within the city, you really don't need that level of performance. Opt for the Kia Carens Clavis; the diesel automatic is somewhat above your budget and pricier than the Maruti Suzuki XL6. But it would be well spent given the Clavis' comfort levels, features and premium feel inside. As for your query on CNG, it is quite safe; auto manufacturers today take a lot of care in the engineering of it. But with the Maruti XL6, you will have lower boot space, and CNG queues can be quite long.

Kia Carens Clavis

Maruti Suzuki XL6

nishith

•5w

I am confused between the Maruti XL6 Automatic and the Kia Carens Clavis Turbo DCT. Based on the points below, please share your opinion on which variant would be best for my usage. I want to buy a 6/7-seater petrol automatic within a budget of ₹15-20 lakh. My annual running is around 10,000 km, split almost equally between city and highway usage. I also make 3-4 long trips every year from Gurgaon (Haryana) to my hometown in Gujarat (about 1,800 km round trip). The car may remain unused for one to four weeks at a time, and this can happen frequently. I expect smooth and stress-free ownership for 15 years or more, as I may not be able to buy another car again. I have very normal driving habits. I will also teach my wife to drive the car, and she will use it regularly once she learns. The Kia Carens Clavis 1.5-litre turbo DCT offers all the features I want, but I am concerned about the long-term reliability (15+ years) of a turbo petrol engine and a DCT gearbox. I do not specifically need a turbo engine, but I am forced to opt for the turbo + DCT combination to get an automatic transmission and features like rear wiper-washer-defogger, cruise control, and auto-folding ORVMs. Given these factors, which option would be more suitable for me?

Autocar India

•4w

Both the MPVs you've shortlisted are incredibly capable but have surprisingly different appeal. In most cases, for this budget, we would recommend the Kia Carens Clavis for its greater variety of powertrains, more upmarket interior and longer list of features. However, given your detailed set of requirements, in this case, we would recommend the Maruti Suzuki XL6 instead. For a start, even the top-end automatic version falls well within your budget, whereas you'd have to settle for a mid-spec variant of the Clavis Turbo DCT. While not as powerful as the 1.5 T-GDi in the Clavis, the Suzuki K15 1.5 petrol is sufficiently powerful and a great all-rounder; as you've rightly said, you don't really need a turbo at all. Moreover, its 6-speed torque converter automatic is smoother and will be easier for your wife to get used to. The XL6 lags on features, but it has all the essentials and then some. And finally, while both cars have thus far proven reliable enough, Maruti's reputation over the past 4 decades suggests the XL6 will be hassle-free over the course of its life.

Kia Carens Clavis

Maruti Suzuki XL6

Allwyn L

•7w

I’m looking to buy a new car within a budget of a maximum of ₹12-13 lakh. My daily commute to the office is approximately 20km, and sometimes I use my motorcycle as well. So, I usually commute by car about three days a week. Please suggest a car suitable for daily city use and occasional long drives of around 1,500km (to Goa), maybe 3-4 times a year. I need ample luggage space, good suspension, comfortable rear seats for elderly parents, and an efficient, reliable car with relaxed and worry-free ownership. I am considering the Kia Carens Clavis, Ertiga, or anything else that meets my needs. Please suggest an automatic, but not the AMT offered by Maruti.

Autocar India

•5w

Considering all your requirements, we would recommend the Maruti Suzuki XL6, which is essentially a more premium version of the Ertiga. The XL6 will offer captain seats at the rear, which your parents would find more comfortable than the bench setup in the Ertiga. It also has a more premium look and feel inside.The ride is also comfortable, and the 1.5-litre petrol engine is efficient and paired to a torque converter gearbox which is far smoother than an AMT. The XL6 does not feel lively and peppy, and its setup is more for calm and relaxed driving, but it meets your requirements for good luggage space and worry-free ownership.At you budget, you would get a mid-spec variant which would be equipped with all of the essentials like a touchscreen music system and automatic climate control. We would rule out the Kia Carens as it is only available with a manual option and in a lower trim. Its replacement, the Carnes Clavis, offers the automatic option; however, prices start at Rs 16 lakh.