I went ahead and voted for the Ertiga and not because I own one but actually because it is a surprise package. After living with an Innova for 3 years, and now this, I can say Innova is the best in the segment whether it comes to ride or handling or space or comfort or reliability. BUT and there is a big BUT here... it is 17 lacs on road for the top end version! I mean come on that is too much. And this is where the Ertiga steps in. I got it for 9.2 lacs on road. So nearly half the price. And well, it does 85% what an Innnova can do.
The Ertiga provides:
-A better front look (that new gawky grille on the Innova is such a letdown)
-More FE than the Innova
-Compact dimensions
-7 seating options
-as mentioned before, nearly half the price!
While the Innova is an awesome MPV, the Ertiga just edges it on the price and value factor. And that is a mighty achievement from Maruti Suzuki.