XL6 Gets Safety Boost With Six Airbags; Maruti Suzuki Hikes Prices By Up To 0.8 Percent

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has announced a price increase of up to 0.8 percent for its XL6 model, effective July 23, 2025, following the introduction of six airbags as standard across all variants. The move aligns with the company’s broader safety upgrade strategy and growing consumer demand for enhanced in-car protection.

 

Key Highlights From The Safety And Pricing Update

 

- The XL6 now features six airbags, including front, side, and curtain units, as part of Maruti’s commitment to standardizing safety across its portfolio.

- The price hike reflects the cost of integrating these safety enhancements and applies to all variants of the XL6.

- The update was communicated via regulatory filings to BSE and NSE, with immediate effect from July 23.

 

Strategic Context And Market Position

 

- The XL6 is part of Maruti’s premium MPV lineup and competes with models like the Kia Carens and Toyota Rumion.

- This marks the latest in a series of safety upgrades across Maruti’s range, following similar enhancements in the Ertiga and Baleno earlier this month.

- The company aims to equip all its passenger vehicles with six airbags by the end of 2025, in line with government safety directives.

 

Outlook

 

The XL6’s safety upgrade and price revision reinforce Maruti Suzuki’s positioning as a value-driven brand that is responsive to evolving safety norms and consumer expectations.

 

Sources: Business Upturn, India TV News, Economic Times, MSN India, Autocar India.