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Maruti Suzuki XL6 to Now Come with 6 Airbags as Standard, Price Revised
Maruti Suzuki has made six airbags standard in the XL6 as part of its plan to equip all passenger vehicles with this safety feature by 2025. The XL6, featuring a 1.5L petrol engine with mild-hybrid technology, has undergone a price increase of up to 0.8%. Other models, like the Ertiga and Baleno, have also seen similar updates, with price hikes of 1.4% and 0.5%, respectively. These changes align with upcoming regulations mandating six airbags in new vehicles from October 2025.
Keshav Rajput
Updated Jul 24, 2025, 11:30 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki XL6 to Now Come with 6 Airbags as Standard, Price Revised
Maruti Suzuki has introduced six airbags as standard on the XL6. This update is part of the company’s plan to offer six airbags across all its passenger vehicles by the end of 2025. The price of the XL6 has been revised with an increase of up to 0.8%, effective from July 23, 2025.
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Maruti Suzuki XL6: Engine and Transmission
The XL6 is equipped with a 1.5L petrol engine with mild-hybrid technology, producing 102 bhp and 137 Nm of torque. It is available with a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. A CNG variant is also on offer.
The XL6 is sold through Nexa dealerships and has a six-seat layout with captain seats in the second row. Features include rear AC vents, cruise control, a seven-inch touchscreen and connected car functions.
Airbag Implementation Across Models
Maruti Suzuki has also added six airbags to other models such as the Ertiga and Baleno. Following these updates, the Ertiga’s prices increased by about 1.4%, while the Baleno saw an average hike of 0.5%.
Regulatory Context
The update comes ahead of a planned regulation by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways that will require six airbags in all new passenger vehicles starting October 2025. While not yet mandatory, manufacturers are adjusting in anticipation of the rule.
Earlier Price Revisions by Maruti Suzuki in 2025
Maruti Suzuki has revised vehicle prices twice in 2025. In April Maruti Suzuki hiked prices by around 4% citing input costs, operational expenses and regulatory changes as the reason. In January, prices were raised by Rs 1,500 to Rs 32,500 across models.
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