The 7-seater car segment is quite popular in the Indian auto market. To achieve better sales record, Nissan has also entered this market. Recently they have launched Nissan Gravite, which will directly compete with Maruti Ertiga which has already entered the market.
The price of Nissan Gravit starts at ₹5.65 lakh, which goes up to around ₹9.2 lakh for the top variant. Maruti Ertiga starts at ₹8.80 lakh and goes up to ₹12.94 lakh for the top model. Gravity is more economical in budget. Let us take a look at the design, interior, features, safety, engine and performance details of these two.
Design and interior
The design of Gravity is modern and SUV-like. It has a bold front grille, LED lights and a compact (sub-4 meter) look. It is based on Renault Triber but looks more attractive with Nissan styling. The design of Ertiga is of classic MPV style. It's long, practical, but may look a little dated. Gravity gives a youthful and stylish feel.
The Gravitas features a modern dashboard, floating touchscreen, digital cluster and flexible seating (150+ configurations, removable third row). Space is good, but being compact the third row is better for children. The interior of Ertiga is more spacious, comfortable and has a premium feel. Good leg room, reclining seats and a spacious cabin make it a perfect option for families.
Features and safety
Safety features like touchscreen infotainment, rear AC, multiple airbags, ESC are standard in Gravitas. Ertiga has more features like auto AC, cruise control, 360 camera (top variant), Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. Ertiga is feature-rich, but Gravity offers value for money.
Talking about safety, Gravit has features like 6 airbags, ESC, hill start. Dual airbags are standard in Ertiga. Both have good safety, but Ertiga has a stronger track record.
Engine and Mileage
The Gravitas is available with a 1.0L NA petrol engine (approx. 72 PS), manual and AMT. Its mileage is around 19-20 kmpl. Ertiga has a 1.5L K15C petrol (103 PS) engine, which is capable of giving 20.5 kmpl (petrol) mileage. The engine of Ertiga is more powerful and refined. Additionally, the CNG option is a big plus in the Ertiga.
Overall, if the budget is low and you want a compact, stylish 7-seater, then Nissan Gravitas is better. At the same time, Maruti Ertiga is still a better option for more space, power, CNG and reliability. You can choose any one of these according to your budget and usage.