What is the difference between XL6 and XL7?
Many people get confused in XL6 and XL7, so let's understand this first. Both cars are technically the same - same platform, same engine and almost the same design. The biggest difference is the number of seats.
The XL6 gets two captain seats (6-seater) in the second row, while the XL7 has a bench seat for three people in the second row, making it a 7-seater. In India, the XL6 is sold as a premium 6-seater MPV through Nexa dealerships.
Are there any design changes?
The biggest change on the XL6 facelift will be its front design. The new car will get a sharp and bold look, which will make it more SUV-like than before. It gets a redesigned chrome grille with black inserts.
The front headlights have also been given a new design, and they will now come with LED DRLs. At the rear, there will be smoked LED tail lamps, which were previously only available on the Kuro variant.
Apart from this, the car will get new design alloy wheels and a new colour option Ice Blue can also be added, which was seen in the Fronx. In Indonesia, the XL7 facelift will come in three variants - Zeta, Beta Hybrid and Alpha Hybrid.
What's new in the cabin and features?
The interior design is not expected to change much, but in terms of features, the XL6 facelift will be quite an upgrade. The biggest update could be the front ventilated seats, which will make driving in the summer quite comfortable.
In addition, the car could get a 360-degree camera, head-up display (HUD) and a large infotainment system (likely 10.1 -inch) A digital instrument cluster can also be seen. Overall, the XL6 facelift will rival the likes of the Kia Carens and the Toyota Innova Hycross.
Engine and Powertrain: What will be the change?
No major changes are expected in the engine. The XL6 facelift is powered by the 1.5 -litre K15C naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 103bhp and 136.8 Nm of torque It gets both manual (5-speed) and automatic (6-speed) transmission options. The CNG variant will also continue to be offered.
The special thing is that the company can also give an underbody CNG tank in the XL6, as is being given in the new Brezza facelift. This will save boot space and make the car more practical.
When will it be launched in India?
The company has not yet revealed the launch date of the XL6 facelift in India. But since the XL7 facelift is being introduced in Indonesia on July 29, it is expected that the same update could also come to India as the XL6 facelift in the next few months. According to CarWale, the XL6 facelift could be launched in India by October 31, 2026.
Maruti Suzuki is currently focused on launching the Brezza facelift, which is coming on July 23, so the XL6 facelift will come only after that.
What could be the price?
The current XL6 is priced between ₹11.52 lakh and ₹14.48 lakh (ex-showroom). The new facelift might see a slight increase in price due to additions like new design, updated features and ventilated seats.
Expect the new XL6 to be priced between ₹11.52 lakh and ₹14.47 lakh (ex-showroom). This price will make it a strong choice between the Kia Carens and the Toyota Innova Hycross.
Conclusion
The Maruti Suzuki XL6 facelift is going to be a great update for those who want a premium, feature-loaded 6-seater MPV. With the global debut of the Suzuki XL7 facelift on July 29, we will get the full picture of the XL6 facelift for the Indian market.
Features like new bold design, ventilated seats, 360-degree camera and bigger screen will make it more premium than before.
If you are planning to buy the new XL6, it might be worth waiting a bit as the facelifted model could arrive by the end of the year. However, if you need a car immediately, the current XL6 is also a great option with its 6 airbags and premium features.
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