Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid to make PH debut next week

Updated Jan 10, 2023 | Same topic: Car Sneak Peeks, Teasers, & Rumors

The seven-seater MPV segment is filled with new contenders.

Suzuki Philippines wants to reinforce its presence in the tightly contested seven-seater MPV by bringing in the Ertiga Hybrid. 

Suzuki Ertiga HybridThe Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid at the 2022 Philippine International Motor Show

The car brand released a teaser image with a caption that reads: “A game changer is about to come your way.” It also shows that the mystery model will be revealed on January 16, 2023. 

Suzuki Philippines did not provide as to what is the exact upcoming model to be launched. But, looking at the teaser image, the mystery model’s silhouette or outline closely resembles the Ertiga MPV.

Suzuki Philippines teaser for Ertiga HybridSuzuki Philippines' teaser image hints at Ertiga Hybrid launch

Suzuki PH further plays with one’s curiosity suggesting that the model could be more likely the Ertiga Hybrid due to the outline from a cut-out portion of a leaf. Well, the leaf symbolizes green energy, giving the impression that the vehicle is environmentally friendly – a fitting clue to announce the Ertiga Hybrid’s arrival in the local market. 

The Ertiga Hybrid was first previewed in the country last September 2021 at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). Suzuki PH clarified that the Ertiga Hybrid shown at the auto show was just a preview model. The Japanese car brand said that the main goal last PIMS was to showcase Suzuki’s hybrid tech. 

Suzuki PH shared with Philkotse last PIMS that the “Ertiga can be a good candidate but we cannot confirm yet as to what exact model [equipped with a hybrid tech] we will be offering for the PH market.” However, the teaser image released by the car brand hints that the Ertiga Hybrid is about to be launched in the Philippines. 

Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid rearThe seven-seater MPV segment is about to get even more interesting

The Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid first made its debut in India last April 2022. Two months after, it arrived in Indonesia, marking its official ASEAN debut. It is equipped with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine paired with an integrated starter generator (ISG), and a lithium-ion battery. It generates a power output of 103 hp and 137 Nm of torque.

The Indo-spec Ertiga Hybrid comes with two transmission options: a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic gearbox. Suzuki claims that the Ertiga Hybrid with an automatic transmission can yield a fuel economy of 20.3 km/l while the one with a manual gearbox can deliver 20.51 km/l.

The Ertiga Hybrid’s arrival in the country can help Suzuki in squaring up with its segment rivals, which are filled with new contenders such as the Nissan Livina, Hyundai Stargazer, and Honda BR-V, among others.   

To get more updated about the Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid, keep it here on Philkotse.

Know more about Suzuki Ertiga 2024

Suzuki Ertiga

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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Martin is a BA Literature graduate from the University of the Philippines Diliman. He started his writing career as an editorial assistant and writer for various magazines under ABS-CBN Publishing. Before being the Content Editor of Philkotse, Martin was a writer for Autoindustriya then shifted gears in 2017 to become the editor for AutoDeal.

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