Living With The Maruti Suzuki XL6
MPVs are arguably the second hottest segment of vehicles right now, with SUVs leading the pack. With the growing number of options in the market, it often becomes difficult to narrow down to a single choice. Well then, how does one make the best choice then when it comes to MPVs?
We recently had the keys to the Maruti Suzuki XL6 at our desk, and we decided to spend some time with it to give you an idea of how it is to live with the model. Read on to find out.
How practical is it?
Dashboard
Get into the Maruti XL6, and you’d find tons of options to store all your knick-knacks, be it the car keys, your phone, wallet, bottle, and so on. The centre console houses two bottle holders with a cooling function, so should you want refreshing cool water on a hot day, all you need to do is rotate that dial. These holders can manage a half-litre bottle or your dose of refreshments on the go, although ideal only for a small or medium-sized cup.
Cup Holders
Right ahead of the latter is a section that will hold your mobile phone, with the option to charge or connect with the infotainment system via the charging socket and USB port. It does miss out on wireless connectivity, though. Right below the driver-side AC vent is a pull-out recess that can store parking receipts, some petty change, and the likes. The doors can easily hold a one-litre bottle of various shapes, and then there’s more storage for a micro-fibre cloth or two.
Second Row Air Vent
Moving into the second row, occupants get four AC vents on the roof, along with three settings to control the intensity of air. Also on offer are a mobile holder and a 12V charging port, which are located behind the front armrest. The third row can be accessed by folding either of the captain seats in the second row or walking between them if you choose to.
