The seven-seater MPV battle royale in the Philippines welcomes another challenger, making the competition tighter and more interesting. This time, Suzuki Philippines, Inc. (SPH) has unleashed its arsenal, the 2023 Ertiga Hybrid.
2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid
The arrival of the Ertiga Hybrid is sort of not surprising as Suzuki Philippines already previewed it during the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) last September 2022. Although, during that time, SPH didn’t confirm that it will be bringing in the hybrid version of its seven-seater MPV. What SPH did during PIMS was to showcase its hybrid technology.
Fast forward to the present, the 2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid is now officially launched in the Philippines. It is available in four variants with a starting price of Php 954,000 while the top-of-the-line trim retails at Php 1,153,000. Of note, all variants come with a hybrid powertrain. And the entry-level 2023 Ertiga is the most affordable hybrid vehicle in the Philippines as of this writing.
The 2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid has a 1.5-liter gasoline engine that delivers 103 hp and 138 Nm of torque. The gasoline engine is mated to an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG), and it also comes with a 12-volt lithium-ion battery. Transmission options can either be a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual.
The Ertiga Hybrid is eyeing to make an impact in the local seven-seater MPV segment
This makes the Ertiga a mild hybrid seven-seater MPV, which is currently the only MPV in the Philippines and in its segment to come with the said powertrain. To put things in perspective, the Suzuki Ertiga goes up against the likes of the Toyota Avanza, Mitsubishi Xpander, Nissan Livina, Hyundai Stargazer, and Honda BR-V, among others.
Having a hybrid powertrain, SPH said that the Ertiga Hybrid can yield notable fuel economy. The car brand claims that it can do 12.5 km/l on city driving, which is 7.6 percent better than the regular gasoline engine found on the Ertiga. This fuel eco run is certified by the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP).
It comes with cruise control
The 2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid now also comes with a Cruise Control feature, which can be useful in long highway drives. This also makes the Ertiga at par with other of its segment rivals that have Cruise Control, the Xpander, Stargazer, and BR-V.
Suzuki PH also wants to highlight that the Ertiga Hybrid qualifies for the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) law. This means that future Ertiga Hybrid owners will be exempted from number coding. Other perks include a 15 percent off on vehicle registration, priority lane on vehicle and franchise registration, and TESDA training program, among others.
The 2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid comes with a starting price of Php 954,000
2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid Variants & Price:
Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid GA M/T - Php 954,000
Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid GL M/T - Php 1,068,000
Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid GL A/T - Php 1,103,000
Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid GLX A/T - Php 1,153,000
That said, do you think that the Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid can smash its rivals in the seven-seater MPV segment? Cast your vote now in Philkotse’s Poll of the Week.
Know more about Suzuki Ertiga 2024
The Suzuki Ertiga 2023 Philippines by auto industry stalwart Suzuki is a seven-seat, five-door, compact MPV. For the Philippine market, it is offered in three variants that all use a 1.5-liter K15B inline-4 engine capable of making up to 103 horsepower and 138 Nm of torque. Available transmission options for this model include a four-speed automatic and a five-speed manual transmission. Moving to the dimensions, the Suzuki Ertiga has a length of 4,395 mm, a width of 1,735 mm, and a height of 1,690 mm. This Japanese MPV is competing in the local market against the likes of the Toyota Avanza, Mitsubishi Xpander, and Maxus G50.
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