Suzuki PH supports Marikina City with 3 Super Carry units

Updated Jun 04, 2021 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The vehicles are on loan to the local government unit.

Following the first-ever online launch of its latest dealership in Marikina City, Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) is extending its support to the city’s local government unit by lending out three units of its Super Carry model.

Suzuki Super Carry 

The vehicles were turned over in a ceremony attended by Marikina City Councilor Loreto “Coach Elvis” Tolentino Jr., Suzuki Auto Marikina Branch Head Edmundo Gutierrez Jr., and Suzuki ANC Group General Manager Francis Tayo.

Spanning Utility Van (UV), Pickup, and Filcab variants, the units will be placed under the temporary custody of the Marikina City government. These will be used for various purposes in delivering services to the city’s constituents, from logistical support through the delivery of goods to mobility options for the community.

Suzuki Super Carry turnover

Three Suzuki Super Carry units are on loan to the Marikina City government 

The Suzuki Super Carry is SPH’s compact workhorse, featuring a Euro 4-compliant 0.8 DDiS inline-4 diesel power plant with turbocharging and an intercooler. This all-aluminum engine sports dual overhead camshafts with 8 valves and the relatively small displacement return exceptional fuel economy while still churning out 75 Nm of torque. Completing the powertrain is a 5-speed manual transmission directing power to the rear wheels.

A spartan interior underscores the Super Carry’s utilitarian role, with a single analog speedometer integrating a digital odometer lying just beyond the three-spoke urethane steering wheel.

There’s ample legroom for cab occupants, with the driver’s seat easily adjustable in a total of seven slide positions. Various binds provide storage options for small items, and a 12-volt accessory socket provides electrical power.

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Suzuki Super Carry front profile shot

The Super Carry is Suzuki's compact diesel-powered workhorse

The Super Carry is available in a range of body configurations including the Cargo Van and Jeepney Body. Riding on a robust and rust-resistant steel chassis, all of these variants are designed to perform tasks effectively through different functionalities and capabilities. If you are interested in this car, you can check out the used Suzuki Carry 2015 for sale at affordable prices. 

Each Super Carry is backed by more than four decades of Suzuki’s expertise in manufacturing trucks that can operate even in the harshest environments, which will benefit not just Marikina City but Suzuki customers as well. 

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Know more about Suzuki Super Carry 2024

Suzuki Super Carry

The Super Carry by Japanese automaker Suzuki is an affordable compact commercial vehicle fit to service micro to big businesses in the Philippines. Though small compared to other versatile trucks and vans, it has a 3.25 square meter cargo bed that offers plenty of space for any type of merchandise, goods, and even heavy items with a maximum weight of 735 kilograms. Locally, it is available in five variants.

>>> New and used Suzuki Super Carry 2024 for sale in the Philippines

Suzuki Super Carry Launch

The Suzuki Super Carry and the seventh generation Suzuki Carry was built by Suzuki Indomobil in 1983.  From 2016 to 2019, operations and assembly of this widely popular working vehicle were in the Philippines. A turbo diesel, a two-cylinder variant developed locally was introduced in 2016. It was offered as a utility vehicle, a cargo van, and a truck with a wide flatbed engineered and built with the bodywork of a Jeepney.

Suzuki Super Carry Exterior

The Suzuki Super Carry Pickup Truck, the Suzuki Super Carry Cargo Van, and the Suzuki Super Carry Utility Van share the same measurements. They are 3,800 mm long, 1562mm wide, and stand 1,883mm tall. This two-door vehicle has a ground clearance of 175mm, providing security to your deliverables against floods.

Suzuki Carry exterior

Suzuki Super Carry Interior

The interior is basic but is fitted with essential items. Its dashboard, complete with essentials such as a decent gauge cluster and the like, is made from sturdy plastic. The steering wheel looks and feels durable. The cabin space is generous and can comfortably fit two fully grown adults thanks to its extended head and legroom. The driver’s seat is engineered to slide, providing relief, especially when driving all day. All variants of this trusted workhorse have a single DIN with AM and FM radio matched with speakers, USB/SD interface, LCD, and an auxiliary input to keep riders entertained. 

The Suzuki Super Carry Cargo Van has a rivet-free aluminum panel perfect for attaching business signages and advertisements. It is built with an inner wall made from plywood. The back door swings fully enabling faster loading and unloading of cargoes. It is secured using a heavy-duty lock. 

On the other hand, the Suzuki Super Carry Utility Van can both accommodate goods and 10 passengers. It has comfortable seats on both sides that can be folded to provide more space for storage. Four sliding glasses surround the cabin for ventilation. Its rear has a 70/30 split door.

Platform & Chassis

As earlier stated, this rear-wheel, commercial vehicle has two doors and one rear door for carrying passengers and merchandise.  It is categorized as a Kei class truck, compact, practical but extremely efficient.

Engine & Drivetrain

All variants run using an 800cc DDiS Turbo Diesel engine tested to deliver great fuel efficiency and outstanding performance. It can produce 32 horsepower with a torque of 75 Nm. This rear-wheel-drive automobile comes with a five-speed manual transmission.

Suzuki Super Carry 2024 Price List

 Variants Price
Suzuki Carry Cab and Chassis 1.5L ₱614,000
Suzuki Carry Dropside 1.5L ₱642,000
Suzuki Carry Cargo Van 1.5L ₱699,000
Suzuki Carry Utility Van 1.5L ₱739,000
Suzuki Carry Lineman Vehicle 1.5L ₱798,000

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