Introduced back in 2020, the Suzuki S-Presso is currently the most affordable, Japanese-branded city car in the Philippine market. To that end, many have taken on the said model as their new daily driver, and we’re also sure that many still are eyeing it to become their next ride.
The Suzuki S-Presso in stock form
This brings us to the fact that the S-Presso, as cute as it is, is a bit plain. So how can one spice it up? Well, here are some tips & advice.
Suzuki S-Presso Modified: Some considerations
As with most new models, the S-Presso doesn’t have much in the way of aftermarket support. Yes, this Suzuki model might indeed have some available aftermarket bits in the future, but it won’t be as large as other older, larger models.
Also note that affordable economy city cars like the Toyota Wigo, Suzuki Celerio, Kia Picanto do not have that much aftermarket support as well. Furthermore, the S-Presso and city cars that fall within similar price points were developed to be affordable. This means that most companies might not gamble on producing dedicated performance parts for it.
A lowered S-Presso with Enkei wheels [Photo Source: AM Racing]
Suzuki S-Presso Customized: To lower or not?
As it is in stock form, the S-Presso boasts one of the most generous ground clearances among city cars today. As such, it won’t have problems dealing with moderately sized road obstacles and speed bumps. Then again, this means that it has a high center of gravity, and that’s not something you’d associate with a nimble, good handling car.
We’re not saying that the S-Presso handles bad mind you, but then again it could be improved by lowering it. Today, available options for doing this are through lowering springs. If you’re looking for coilovers for the S-Presso though, that might be harder to find.
So far, we’ve found Tein sells the S.Tech lowering springs that’s compatible with the S-Presso, and it costs somewhere around Php 12k to Php 15k before taxes and shipping.
Tein S.Tech lowering springs [Photo source: Tein]
As mentioned though, one of the strengths of the S-Presso is its generous ground clearance. Its high ride height is also great for providing the driver good forward visibility. Lowering the car will then negate those advantages.
Suzuki S-Presso Modified: Aftermarket wheels
Being an affordable vehicle, the stock Suzuki S-Presso 2021 comes stock with a set of 15-inch steel wheels. Some might like steelies, but we’re sure that a good portion of you reading this might prefer a set of stylish alloy wheels.
For this, the usual brands that we’ve mentioned can cater to your needs. There’s Rota Wheels, Enkei, Onyx, and pretty much any wheel brand that can provide a 14 to 15-inch wheel with a similar bolt pattern to the stock S-Presso's wheels.
Suzuki S-Presso Modified: Official Accessories
For a Suzuki S-Presso modified to look slightly better or more unique, Suzuki Philippines has got you covered. That’s because the marque offers genuine Suzuki accessories for the S-Presso. These include exterior bits like door visors, a front faux skid plate, a roof-mounted rear spoiler, wheel arc claddings, and many other garnishes.
You might also like the fancier S-Presso Special Edition which is priced at Php 568k
Also available for the interior are genuine Suzuki S-Presso door sill guards, a silver-colored center console louver, door car ornaments, etc.
To summarize, the S-Presso might not have much aftermarket support at the moment, but one can still find plenty of options for exterior appearance, and for its wheels. You might think that those aren’t much, but you can trust us that those can improve the S-Presso's style factor by a wide margin.
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Know more about Suzuki S-Presso 2024
The Suzuki S-Presso 2024 is a five-seater city car. In the Philippines, it has two available trims. These are the S-Presso GL 1.0 MT and the GL 1.0 AGS. The GL MT is priced at Php 620,000, while the AGS version retails at 660,000.
Size-wise, the S-Presso 2024 has a length of 3,565mm, a width of 1,529mm, and a height of 1,565mm. It also has a ground clearance of 180mm.
Locally, the S-Presso competes against the likes of the Toyota Wigo, Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback, Honda Brio, among others.
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Suzuki S-Presso Launch
The model was introduced to Indian customers in 2019, eventually making its way to the Philippines in 2020. It replaced the Alto K10 in Suzuki’s Indian lineup as well as the Alto 800 in the carmaker’s Philippine offerings. In the Philippine release, the vehicle is available in two variants, with the option of 14-inch alloy wheels for the base model.
This is the second Suzuki Auto model named after a type of coffee, following the Suzuki Cappuccino two-seater convertible which was in production from 1991 to 1998.
Later in 2023, Suzuki Philippines updated the S-Presso. The brand likewise introduced the automatic gear-shift (AGS) model.
Suzuki S-Presso Exterior
Coming in at 3,565mm long, 1,529mm wide, and 1,565mm high, the Philippine-release Suzuki S-Presso sports a hatchback form factor, with small dimensions offset by various SUV styling cues such as prominent fenders, a high beltline, and a tall ground clearance of 180mm. The slim black grille with trapezoidal elements (chrome for top-spec SE) is surrounded by multi-reflector halogen headlamps, with cutout panels for aftermarket fog lamps below. A black resin bumper houses the front air dam and a lower lip styled as a skid plate.
At the rear, C-shaped rear combination lamps are also located high up on the body, pushed to the corners flanking the tailgate, resting above the black resin rear bumper. The S-Presso rides on a set of 14-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers for the non-SE variant, while the rest get 14-inch alloy wheels.
Suzuki S-Presso Interior
For the interior, the S-Presso sold in the Philippines comes in a predominantly black interior color palette. A single front-mounted cabin light provides illumination. There’s room for up to five occupants, with front seat featuring integrated headrests while the rear bench uses removable head restraints. The vinyl and fabric seats have a high hip point which provides occupants with an elevated seating position. There’s room for up to 239 liters of cargo, expandable by folding the rear seats.
Front power windows are standard equipment, with switches mounted on the dashboard. A digital instrument panel with amber backlighting is located at the center of the dashboard. There’s a front storage pocket between the front seats, as well as bottle holders on the center console and door pockets.
Suzuki S-Presso Colors
In the Philippines, there are 4 available Suzuki S-Presso colors. The 2024 Suzuki S-Presso can come in orange (Sizzle Orange), and there’s also a Suzuki S-Presso in silver (Metallic Silky Silver). Furthermore, one can also get the Suzuki S-Presso in a darker shade of gray (Metallic Granite Grey). And lastly, the Suzuki S-Presso can also be had in red (Fire Red).
Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line Suzuki S-Presso SE is available in Starry Blue Pearl, which creates a distinction from the non-SE variants.
Technology & Safety
The Philippine-spec S-Presso comes equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen head unit that has an AM/FM radio tuner, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as video, music, and photo playback. Manual air-conditioning controls with rotary switches are located below the display.
For safety, the Suzuki S-Presso Philippines offers anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, dual front airbags, four 3-point ELR seatbelts with one 2-point lap belt, and ISOFIX child seat anchor points. Childproof rear door locks and rear parking sensors are also included, as well as seatbelt reminders for the front occupants.
In crash tests conducted by Global NCAP, the S-Presso scored zero stars out of five for the base variant without seatbelt pre-tensioners, front passenger airbags, and ISOFIX anchors, features that are omitted on the Indian-spec base trim.
The 2024 AGS variant then gets hill-hold control.
Platform & Chassis
The Philippine-spec S-Presso is built around the fifth-generation HEARTECT K platform, which Suzuki Philippines claims uses advanced and ultra-high tensile steel. Better ride quality and handling are achieved through increased rigidity, while the chassis reduces the vehicle’s weight by up to 30 kg. The platform has been in use since 2014 on the Suzuki Alto and currently underpins a range of other Suzuki models such as the Swift, DZire, Ertiga, and XL7.
Suzuki designed the frame of the S-Presso to center around the Total Effective Control Technology (TECT) concept, resulting in a structure that can absorb and disperse crash energy in the event of a collision. Electric power steering combined with the vehicle’s small dimensions allows it a minimum turning radius of 4.5m. Front MacPherson strut and rear torsion beam suspension are standard.
Engine & Drivetrain
The Suzuki S-Presso sold in the Philippines runs on a 1.0-liter K10B 3-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 67 hp and up to 90 Nm of torque. This is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or 5-speed auto-gear shift gearbox that routes power to the front wheels.
Available colors for the Suzuki S-Presso 2024 in the Philippines include Sizzle Orange, Fire Red, Metallic Granite Gray, Metallic Silky Silver, and Pearl Starry Blue (exclusive to the Special Edition).
The Suzuki S-Presso 2024's main advantage is in terms of price compared to its rivals, as it is currently the most affordable car that can be bought brand-new in the market. It matches the Toyota Wigo in terms of ground clearance but is generally smaller in most respects than other contenders in the segment. Owing to its price tag, the S-Presso had to do away with certain interior amenities such as power windows on the rear doors, although it still manages to come with a touchscreen head unit that has Bluetooth connectivity. However, it is only available in a 5-speed manual transmission.
Suzuki S-Presso 2024 Price List
Let's check out the Suzuki S-Presso 2024 price in September in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Suzuki S-Presso GL MT | ₱620,000 |
| Suzuki S-Presso GL AGS | ₱660,000 |
Suzuki S-Presso Pros & Cons
Pros
- Affordable
- SUV styling
- Roomy cabin
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Outstanding fuel economy
Cons
- Subpar insulation against noise and vibration
- No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- No tachometer for gear shifts
- Available only with a manual transmission
Suzuki S-Presso FAQs
1. What are the dimensions of Suzuki S-Presso?
The overall dimension of the Suzuki S-Presso is 3,565 mm length x 1,520 mm width x 1,565 mm height.
2. Is the Suzuki S-Presso automatic or manual?
The Philippine-spec Suzuki S-Presso is only offered with manual transmission.
3. How much is Suzuki S-Presso 2024 in the Philippines?
The price of the new S-Presso in the Philippines ranges from 620,000 Php for the GL to 660,000 for the AGS.
4. How many color options does the Suzuki S-Presso have?
Locally, Suzuki S-Presso has 4 available colors: Metallic Silky Silver, Sizzle Orange, Metallic Granite Grey, and Fire Red.
5. Is the Suzuki S-Presso a hatchback?
Yes, it is.
₱ 620,000 - ₱ 660,000
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