Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Now Offered With Wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay And Arkamys Sound | V3Cars

08 February 2023
By Amit Saraswat
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Maruti Suzuki silently updated the Ertiga with new connectivity features and a better sound system. The top ZXI+ variant of the Ertiga now offers wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and Arkamys sound system.

Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay

The 7.0-inch Smartplay Pro touchscreen infotainment system in the Ertiga now offers wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Pro system is available with ZXI+ variant whereas the ZXI variant gets a similar system, albeit with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Furthermore, the Ertiga now also offers turn-by-turn navigation on its multi-information display. Existing owners of the Ertiga can update their infotainment system with a software update, which will enable wireless connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation features.

Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay

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Arkamys Sound System

Maruti Suzuki have also updated the Ertiga with a better sound system. The ZXI+ variant of the Ertiga now offers Arkamys surround sound system with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters. The ZXI variant, on the other hand, gets unbranded audio with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters.

Arkamys Sound System

How To Install The OTA Update?

Maruti Suzuki offer 2 options to enable the new features in your Ertiga. The first option lets you use your smartphone and install the OTA update via the SmartPlay Pro Sync app. The second option involves downloading the update from Maruti Suzuki’s website and installing it in the infotainment system. You can also reach out to your nearest Maruti Suzuki dealership to seek assistance for installation.

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Take a look at the updated prices of the Ertiga:

MARUTI SUZUKI ERTIGA JANUARY 2023 OLD VS NEW PRICES
Variant	Old Price	Difference	New Price	% Change
LXI (O) Manual	Rs. 8,41,000	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 8,49,000	0.95
VXI (O) Manual	Rs. 9,55,000	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 9,63,000	0.84
ZXI (O) Manual	Rs. 10,65,000	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 10,73,000	0.75
ZXI Plus Manual	Rs. 11,29,000	Rs. 14,000	Rs. 11,43,000	1.24
VXI Automatic	-	New Variant	Rs. 11,13,000	-
ZXI Automatic	-	New Variant	Rs. 12,23,000	-
ZXI Plus Automatic	Rs. 12,79,000	Rs. 14,000	Rs. 12,93,000	1.09
VXI (O) Manual	Rs. 10,50,000	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 10,58,000	0.76
ZXI (O) Manual	Rs. 11,60,000	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 11,68,000	0.69

Maruti Suzuki recently increased the prices of the Ertiga range by up to Rs. 14,000 as part of an annual price revision. It is worth mentioning that Maruti Suzuki don’t charge a premium for the updated connectivity features and new sound system.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amit Saraswat

Born and brought up in Agra, he grew up reading magazines more than textbooks. With a keen interest in cars, he decided to make his future in automotive journalism and is currently helping in content at V3Cars.