Maruti Suzuki XL6

First launched in the country in 2019 as a more premium twin of the

First launched in the country in 2019 as a more premium twin of the Ertiga, the Maruti Suzuki XL6 may have created more curiosity than excitement in the Indian MPV market that has for long been dominated by the Toyota Innova. But the promise of Innova-like comfort at a far more affordable price point and backed by a robust post-sales network eventually helped XL6 establish a strong foothold. In the past few years, rivalry in the three-row utility vehicle segment has heated up with the likes of Hyundai Alcazar and, more recently, the Kia Carens entering the fray. Little wonder then that it was perhaps about time that the XL6 was updated to underline its well-established credentials.Maruti Suzuki off late has been focusing on equipping its newer vehicles with more features, a move that could help it to take on its Korean rivals better. Could you ever imagine a Baleno getting a Head-up Display? Or a 360-degree camera view? I know I hadn't bet my money on it. And yet, the focus is amply evident and the latest XL6 is yet another case in point. Maruti says the premium MPV sold under its Nexa chain is an ‘indulgence’ and we touched down in Nandi Hills near Bengaluru recently to test that claim.Here's our first-drive review of the 2022 Maruti Suzuki XL6:

Maruti Suzuki XL6 exterior impressions: