Suzuki PH announces new dealership in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

Updated Jul 01, 2021 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The brand is going all out in growing its dealer network.

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) is taking an aggressive approach to expanding its business network in the country as it held another groundbreaking ceremony for its new Suzuki Auto San Jose del Monte dealership. It is one of the Suzuki dealerships that is targeted to be opened soon alongside the new branch in Taguig City.

Suzuki Auto San Jose del Monte

New Suzuki Auto San Jose del Monte dealership

Present in the announcement of the new dealership were members of the ANC Group of Companies including Chairman and CEO Mr. Anthony N. Cheng, and representatives of SPH. ANC Group of Companies will be taking the headship once the dealership has been inaugurated, making this the 13th partnership between the two companies.

Other dealerships of the country’s pioneer compact car distributor under the ANC Group of Companies include Suzuki Auto Fairview, Suzuki Auto Commonwealth, Suzuki Auto SM Fairview, Suzuki Auto Taytay, Suzuki Auto Marikina, Suzuki Auto Quezon Avenue, Suzuki Auto Dasmariñas, Suzuki Auto Angeles, and more.

Suzuki Auto San Jose del Monte groundbreaking ceremony

A successful groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bulacan dealership

The new Suzuki Auto San Jose del Monte will be a 950 square-meter dealership strategically located at Tungkong Mangga in the City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. It aims to bring the Suzuki brand closer to Bulaceños by constructing a showroom that can display up to four Suzuki units and five working bays for servicing.

Bulaceños will soon find it easier to get their hands on Suzuki vehicles such as the S-Presso hatchback, the Jimny mini SUV, the Dzire subcompact sedan, the Swift sporty hatchback, and the new Vitara subcompact crossover which now bears the AllGrip all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration as standard.

Suzuki Auto San Jose del Monte virtual announcement

The announcement of the dealership launching was held virtually

“Suzuki Philippines is truly thrilled to announce this groundbreaking occasion, especially with ANC Group of Companies, who has been helping the brand solidify our presence in the country. Buckle up as even better things are brewing on the horizon,” said Suzuki Automobile Philippines Vice President and General Manager Mr. Keiichi Suzuki.

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Know more about Suzuki S-Presso 2024

Suzuki S-Presso

The Suzuki S-Presso 2025 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 634,000, while the AGS version retails at 674,000.

Size-wise, the S-Presso 2025 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 GL

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 GL

Suzuki S-Presso Colors

In the Philippines, there are 4 available Suzuki S-Presso colors. The 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025'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 2025 Price List

Let's check out the Suzuki S-Presso 2025 price in January in the Philippines.

 Variants Price
Suzuki S-Presso GL MT ₱634,000
Suzuki S-Presso GL AGS ₱674,000

Suzuki S-Presso Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Affordable
  • SUV styling 
  • Roomy cabin
  • 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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