Suzuki XL7 Hybrid Greet Philippine Market, Take A Peek At The Specifications

JAKARTA - The Philippine Suzuki is entering an era of innovation in the automotive industry with the official launch of the XL7 Hybrid, marking the company's move forward to bring environmentally friendly vehicles to the local market.

Quoting from the official website of the Suzuki Philippines, Tuesday, March 19, the presence of this XL7 Hybrid not only provides a new driving experience for Filipino drivers, but also offers a number of interesting features embedded in this vehicle.

"In celebration of this innovative launch, the Suzuki Philippines proudly announced its Initial Reservation Promo offering in a limited time, offering intelligent customers exclusive opportunities to be the first to own and experience cutting-edge features and environmentally friendly performance from Suzuki Philippines," Suzuki said in a statement on its official website.

Switching to specifications, the exterior of the XL7 Hybrid features a new face with a bold front grip, showing confidence and sophistication on the highway. A stylized front light illuminates the road in front, while side-guard and roof rail prints provide better protection and versatility for different types of adventure. Typical design elements, such as the design of a new black backdoor panel and a 3-dimensional backlight, ensure the XL7 Hybrid gives the lasting impression of each corner.

Entering inside, each consumer is greeted with a harmonious combination between sporty Goods and modern comfort. A stylized black interior with metallic silver door accents creates a dynamic and interesting atmosphere. An ergonomically designed cockpit ensures important controls are always within reach. The new silver switch on the dashboard adds a touch of subtlety, complementing advanced technological features such as ventilated cup holder, front and rear air conditioning, as well as a 10-inch touchscreen audio unit with the compatibility of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

In terms of performance, XL7 Hybrid is equipped with Suzuki's Hybrid 12V (SHVS) Technology, combining gasoline with electric assistance to increase efficiency and performance. K15B engines with the Engine Auto Stop Start System increase fuel efficiency by 13 percent in urban driving conditions. XL7 Hybrid also achieved impressive fuel efficiency of 22.03 Km/L on highways, as observed by the Philippine Automotive Association during internal testing.

This car is also equipped with safety features, such as the SRS Airbag System, Hill Hold Control, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Pedestrian Injury Mitigating Body, Total Effective Control Technology (TECT), security alarms, and immobilizers, which place the welfare and peace of mind of residents as a top priority.

Regarding prices, XL7 Hybrids are available in two variants: XL7 HYBRID GLX AT MONOTONE at a price of 1,252,000 pesos or around Rp352 million, and XL7 HYBRID GLX AT TWO TONE at a price of 1,262,000 pesos (around Rp355 million). Although this car has also arrived in Indonesia at a price of around Rp300 million for the Alpha AT model, the price in the Philippines is relatively higher.