Maruti Suzuki’s premium 6-seater XL6 is now available at Canteen Stores Department (CSD), where it comes at a lower price.
The starting variant, Zeta, is priced at Rs. 10,56,187 at CSD.
The car is offered at a reduced cost for soldiers serving the country, with the GST rate being just 14% instead of the usual 28%.
This makes the car more affordable.
In addition to the XL6, other Maruti models like Swift, WagonR, Dzire, Brezza, S-Presso, Ignis, and Baleno are also available at CSD with reduced taxes.
Price Comparison and Savings
The ex-showroom price of the XL6 Zeta variant is Rs. 11.61 lakh, but at CSD, it is available for Rs. 10,56,187, saving Rs. 1,04,813 in taxes.
Depending on the variant, you can save up to Rs. 1,27,662 in taxes.
The car is available in both petrol and CNG variants, with options for manual and automatic transmissions.
Here’s a breakdown of the CSD prices in August 2024:
1.5-litre Mild Hybrid Petrol Manual
Zeta: Rs. 11,61,000 (Showroom) | Rs. 10,56,187 (CSD) | Difference: Rs. 1,04,813
Alpha: Rs. 12,61,000 (Showroom) | Rs. 11,47,106 (CSD) | Difference: Rs. 1,13,894
Alpha Plus: Rs. 13,21,000 (Showroom) | Rs. 12,02,422 (CSD) | Difference: Rs. 1,18,578
1.5-litre Mild Hybrid Petrol Automatic
Zeta: Rs. 13,01,000 (Showroom) | Rs. 11,83,543 (CSD) | Difference: Rs. 1,17,457
Alpha: Rs. 14,01,000 (Showroom) | Rs. 12,75,014 (CSD) | Difference: Rs. 1,25,986
Alpha Plus: Rs. 14,61,000 (Showroom) | Rs. 13,33,338 (CSD) | Difference: Rs. 1,27,662
1.5-litre CNG Manual
Zeta: Rs. 12,56,000 (Showroom) | Rs. 11,56,043 (CSD) | Difference: Rs. 99,957
Key Features and Specifications of the Maruti XL6
The Maruti XL6 is equipped with a next-generation 1.5-liter K15C dual jet petrol engine.
It offers a 6-speed automatic transmission along with a 5-speed manual gearbox, complete with paddle shifters.
The engine produces a maximum power of 114 bhp and a peak torque of 137 Nm.
The car is available in three variants: Zeta, Alpha, and Alpha Plus, with the Zeta variant also available in a CNG option.
For the first time, Maruti has introduced ventilated seats in the XL6, which is highly demanded due to the long hot and humid seasons in the country.
The car also comes with safety features, including 4 airbags as standard and 6 airbags in the premium version.
Additionally, the XL6 includes several premium features found in other Maruti models, such as a 360-degree camera, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system,
and car connect features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also offers wireless charging, the Smart Play Pro system, and Suzuki Connect telematics.
