New Month Released, Suzuki XL7 Hybrid Leads Sales Of Vehicles With Suzuki Passengers

Suzuki XL7 Hybrid. (Doc. Suzuki Indonesia)

JAKARTA - Since its release a month ago, Suzuki's latest SUV, XL7 Hybrid, has attracted attention from various parties thanks to the advantages that can meet customer mobility needs.

Due to good responses from various parties, the Suzuki XL7 Hybrid recorded a good achievement by leading sales results in the passenger car class in June 2023. The Suzuki XL7 Hybrid is claimed to account for 15 percent of the total retail sales of the Suzuki model in Indonesia.

Overall, XL7 retail sales including Hybrids scored a positive record of 36% when compared to sales in May 2023, and experienced a retail increase of 24% when compared to June 2022. Sales were dominated by the New XL7 Hybrid type Alpha with automatic transmission (AT). It is known that this type of hybrid New XL7 (Alpha and Beta) dominates by 74% of the total sales of the latest type New XL7.

Randy R. Murdoko from PT SIS expressed his joy at the positive record of the XL7 Hybrid and committed to continuing to provide education about the superiority of SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle System) technology owned by Suzuki hybrid vehicles.

"We will continue to carry out the superior education of the features presented by SHVS, for the maximum use of the features owned by Suzuki hybrid vehicles," Randy said in his statement, Monday, July 17.

Alpha and Beta types are favorites among consumers, accounting for 74 percent of total sales of XL7 Hybrids. Alpha types with automatic (AT) and attractive colors such as New Savanna Ivory, Black, and White are the most popular.

Not only XL7 Hybrid, other passenger category cars also experienced an increase in sales, especially All-New Ertiga, which experienced an increase of 12 percent. Ertiga Hybrid GX with automatic transmission (AT) is the main choice followed by GL and Suzuki Sport types.

The XL7 Hybrid is equipped with advanced SHVS technology, including the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) and lithium-ion batteries that help the performance of the 1,500 cc engine. With the K15B 1,500 cc 4-cylinder engine, the XL7 Hybrid is capable of generating up to 103.2 dk of power and the 138 Nm torque. The auto start-stop engine feature also helps save fuel during the trip.

The Suzuki XL7 Hybrid, which competes with Hyundai Creta, is priced from IDR 283 million and is available in three interesting variants, namely Alpha, Beta, and Zeta.