Suzuki to Carry COVID-19 frontliners with donated commercial vehicles

Updated Apr 15, 2021 | Same topic: COVID-19 Updates

Suzuki lends several of its Suzuki Carry vans to help transport frontliners

Another local car company joins the fight against the spread of COVID-19. This time it’s the action of Suzuki amid COVID-19 with a fleet of the all-new Suzuki Carry.

This is, of course, a boon to the hundreds of frontline healthcare workers who face the daily challenge of commuting during the enhanced community quarantine. The said fleet of Suzuki Carrys will also provide transport services to COVID-19 patients.

Suzuki working with DOTr

Suzuki Philippine Inc, or SPH, like most of the other car companies who have done the same, have reached out to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) through the said agency’s Free Bus Ride for Medical Workers Program.

On April 15, SPH turned over ten of its commercial vehicles to the DOTr. Nine of which are the new Carry Utility vans, which are for the use of transporting frontliners, and one Super Carry CV for delivery use and general logistics purposes.

A picture of the Suzuki Carry vans loaned to the DOTr

The Carry vans lent by Suzuki Philippines to DOTr

Wide range of pick-up and drop-off points

To maximize the use of Suzuki Carry, the pick-up and drop-off points were designed to cover a wide area of Metro Manila. There are a total of eight routes. These are:

  • SM City San Jose Del Monte to Centris Station EDSA, Quezon Ave.
  • SM City Masinag to The Medical City, Ortigas, Ortigas Hospital and Healthcare Center
  • SM City Masinag to Rizal Medical Center,
  • Centris Station to Cubao-Araneta Center MRT 3 Station
  • SM City Taytay to De Los Santos Medical Center and St. Luke’s Medical Center
  • SM City San Mateo to Robinsons Galleria
  • SM City San Jose Del Monte to SM Fairview and Commonwealth Ave.

“During these challenging times, we in Suzuki Philippines Inc. understand the impact that we can make as part of the automobile industry. We are more than willing to provide assistance to our frontline health workers for their unwavering commitment to continue serving the Filipino people especially at the current time. We are grateful for their solid dedication and we thank the DOTr as well for opening up a window for us to be of help,”

said Akira Utsumi, president of Suzuki Philippines Inc.

With regards to the all-new Carry, this role is perfect for its very reliable and very efficient K15B engine, and its high weight capacity.

>>> Related: Subaru, Suzuki, and Kia extend warranty and PMS amid COVID-19 crisis

A picture of Suzuki PH staff and DOTr staff with the Carry units

These Carry Vans will definitely be a great help in the fight against the novel coronavirus

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Know more about Suzuki Carry 2024

Suzuki Carry

The Suzuki Carry 2023 is the Japanese marque's entry to the commercial vehicle (CV) segment. It is available with various configurations and the Suzuki Carry 2023 starting price of Php 614,000 for the Cab and Chassis option. Powering this CV across the range is a 1.5-liter K15B gasoline engine capable of delivering 95 hp and 135 Nm of torque. This engine is connected to a 5-speed manual transmission as standard.

Dimensions-wise, the Carry Utility Van Body (UV) and the Lineman (LV) spans 4,344 mm in length, and 1,765 mm in width. The Utilivan is 2,030 mm in height, while the Lineman is 2,515mm in height with its ladder rack. Meanwhile, the Carry Truck is 4,195 mm long, 1,765 mm wide, and 1,910 mm high. And as for the Carry Cargo Van Body (CV), this configuration has a length of 4,237 mm, a width of 1,765 mm, and a height of 2,167 mm. In the Philippines, this CV is competing against the likes of the Mitsubishi L300, Isuzu Traviz, and Kia K2500.

₱ 614,000 - ₱ 798,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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