Top 5 Features that make the Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid Stand Out

Manufactured by the Japanese car maker Suzuki, The Ertiga was first introduced to the Philippine market in 2014, bringing a new option to the MPV segment. It quickly became popular among Filipino families and small businesses for its spacious interior, versatility, and reasonable pricing.

Suzuki introduced the second-generation Ertiga in 2019, which brought significant updates in terms of design, performance, and features. This generation was larger and more refined than its predecessor, with a 1.5-liter K15B petrol engine offering more power and improved fuel efficiency.

In 2020, Suzuki Ertiga received an update with new steel wheels and armrests in the second row. The top trim (GLX) was updated with Automatic Climate Control and 15” alloy wheels.

Later, in 2023, Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid was launched. This marked a significant development in Suzuki's efforts to offer more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles.

The Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid offers a unique combination of space, comfort, innovative design, and fuel efficiency, along with a focus on safety. Let’s break down these aspects in detail:

Unmatched Space & Comfort
The Suzuki Ertiga is designed with family and group travel in mind, offering ample space for passengers and luggage. The efficient placement of the hybrid powertrain offers a segment-leading boot space of 153 litres even when the third row is up. Once the third row is folded (50:50 split), the space increases to 550 litres. Further, if you fold the second (60:40 split) row, the boot space increases to a whopping 803 litres. The fact that the current-gen Suzuki Ertiga is larger than before also plays its part.

Despite having a similar wheelbase of 2740mm, Suzuki Ertiga now offers 70mm more legroom as compared to the previous generation. The three rows of comfortable seating ensure that everyone enjoys ample leg space, thus making long distance travel a joy in the MPV. Complementing this is the suspension setup which is a fine balance of stiffness and softness for everyday driving.

A Fresh New Design
The exterior changes are re-worked extensively; Suzuki has also ensured that the design stays relevant in the years to come.

The current generation (2023) gets a new grille, newly designed 15” alloy wheels and a chrome finish L-shaped tail lamp. It also gets projector headlamps as standard across all variants. Moving to the sides, it features a prominent character line that runs from the front fender to the rear section of the car. Just like Suzuki Swift, Ertiga incorporates a blacked-out section that compliments a trendy floating roof design.

The interiors have also been reworked to offer a more appealing cabin space in the car. Ertiga car now welcomes you with a smart and upscale floating horizontal dashboard. It gets a new D-shaped flat bottom steering wheel with integrated steering mounted controls for the AVN, a bigger 10” multi-info audio unit (GLX variant), and features Keyless Push Start functionality (GLX variant).

Fuel Efficient with New Hybrid Powertrain
One of the key features of the Ertiga Hybrid is its fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain. This system generally combines a conventional internal combustion engine with an electric motor to improve fuel economy.

The 1.5-litre VVT K15B engine produces 77kW @ 6000 rpm and 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm. It also has a 12V, 1.7kW Li-Ion battery and Engine Auto Start Stop (EASS). The powertrain is paired with either an automatic unit (4 Speed Auto) or a manual (5 Speed Manual) depending on the variant.

Safety Features
Safety is a significant focus for the Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid. It often comes equipped with a range of safety features designed to protect passengers and enhance overall vehicle stability.
Some of the crucial safety Ertiga features include: –

● ABS, EBD, ESP and SRS airbags
● Seat belt warning
● Child safety lock
● ISOFIX child seat mount
● Parking sensors and rear view camera
● Side impact beam
● Engine immobilizer
● Automatic lamps
● Pedestrian injury mitigation body (designed for impact absorption)

The Suzuki Ertiga is built on the HEARTECT platform with “High Tensile Steel” that underpins several Suzuki models. This platform is designed to enhance overall safety, offers increased body stiffness for better ride quality and has an improved power-to-weight ratio.

Pricing
Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid is among the most value-for-money offerings in the market. Generally, Suzuki aims to offer a competitive price point, making the Ertiga Hybrid an attractive option for families or those needing a spacious, versatile vehicle without breaking the bank. The hybrid technology adds to the value proposition by potentially reducing long-term fuel costs.