Maruti Suzuki's XL6 model now offers six airbags across all variants as a standard safety feature.
The Maruti Suzuki XL6 has received an upgrade in its safety features, making it a more secure option for passengers. Here's a rundown of the changes:
The XL6 now comes with 6 airbags as standard across all variants, including the base Zeta variant. This includes front, side, and curtain airbags, a significant improvement from the four airbags that were previously standard in the base model [1][2][3].
In addition to the increased number of airbags, the XL6 also includes ABS with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) as standard. The vehicle's control is further enhanced with the inclusion of Electronic Stability Program (ESP) or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) [1][3].
Other safety features include hill hold assist to prevent rollback on slopes, ISOFIX child seat mounts for secure child seat installation, and rear parking sensors to aid in parking maneuvers [1][3]. For a more comprehensive view, a 360-degree camera system is also available [3].
Additional safety measures such as seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters for driver and passenger, and door ajar warnings are also part of the comprehensive safety package [4].
These changes represent a significant upgrade over the previous base variant safety offerings, bringing the XL6 more in line with global safety norms and enhancing crashworthiness and passenger protection [1][2][3].
It's worth noting that the top-end variant of the XL6 also boasts a tyre pressure monitoring system and a 360-degree camera. The XL6 is available with a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine and can be paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission [3].
The XL6's peak torque output is 137 Nm, but the CNG powertrain, which is only available with the Zeta variant and uses a manual gearbox, sees a decrease in power output to 88 hp, with torque falling to 121 Nm [3].
Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have modified their products to include 6 airbags to comply with the regulations issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), effective from October 2025 [5]. In addition to the XL6, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Alto K10, Celerio, Eeco, and WagonR have also been updated with six airbags [6].
However, the updated Swift, Dzire, Brezza, Grand Vitara, Jimny, and Invicto do not have the safety features mentioned earlier in this article [6]. The price of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno now ranges from ₹6.70 lakh to ₹9.92 lakh, while the XL6's price remains undisclosed [2]. The price of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga now ranges from ₹8.96 lakh to ₹13.25 lakh [2].
These safety updates underscore Maruti Suzuki's commitment to passenger safety and compliance with global safety norms.
The XL6's enhancements extend to financial aspects as well, with the automaker lowering its price for the 2023 model, making it more affordable for potential buyers [2]. The XL6's financial management benefits from the standard inclusion of state-of-the-art features like ABS with EBD, ESP, hill hold assist, and ISOFIX child seat mounts, which may lead to potential savings on insurance premiums [1][3].
