Otodiva – Become one of the consumer favorites in the passenger car category, Now the Suzuki XL7 gets new touches and changes. The Japanese automotive manufacturer launched its newest product, the Suzuki New XL7 Hybrid, in mid-June in Jakarta. The enthusiasm and new touch brought by the Suzuki New XL7 Hybrid marks its existence as an SUV 7 environmentally friendly passenger with first-in-class hybrid technology.
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Matsushita Ryohei, 4W Sales & Suzuki Indonesia's Marketing Director said that the Suzuki New XL7 Hybrid is an actualization of Suzuki's commitment to fulfill the need for environmentally friendly SUVs for everyday modern family mobility..
According to him, Suzuki has introduced the XL7 since 2018 2020 and immediately received a warm welcome from the Indonesian public, has become one of the company's flagships to date. Suzuki continues to present various innovations to provide better products and services to support customers' daily needs.
“The Suzuki New XL7 Hybrid is a form of the company's continued contribution to a sustainable world. The Suzuki New XL7 Hybrid still carries a dashing and functional SUV design for families, and currently Suzuki is combining the advantages that already exist in the XL7 with the addition of environmentally friendly SHVS technology,” he said.
Explained further, The use of SHVS technology makes the New XL7 Hybrid a pioneer of SUVs 7 passengers in its class that use hybrid technology. Indonesian families can immediately experience a new adventure with the New XL7 Hybrid while contributing positively to the environment.
The advantages of the Suzuki New XL7 Hybrid
The attractions of the Suzuki New XL7 Hybrid include a number of updates in the engine sector, exterior view, interior completeness and safety features. At the moment, The New XL7 Hybrid uses the K15B engine combined with Smart Hybrid Vehicle technology by Suzuki (SHVS) which is more environmentally friendly and efficient.
SHVS covers 2 An important component is the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) and Lithium-ion battery which will help reduce the performance of the 1,500cc engine coded K15B. This technological device allows for an auto start-stop engine function which works to minimize fuel use when it is not needed, so that exhaust emissions and fuel consumption can be reduced during the trip.
SHVS technology is practical and proven to have minimal maintenance costs, so users don't need to worry about it, because the Lithium-ion battery components are guaranteed by Suzuki through an official warranty policy for as long as possible 8 year.
The Suzuki New XL7 Hybrid indeed adopts the same hybrid system as the Ertiga Hybrid. However, the XL7 Hybrid has a larger battery capacity, namely 10 Ah, while the Ertiga Hybrid only 6 Ah. Oh yes, The battery capacity used by the XL7 Hybrid is the same as that used by the Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid, that is 10 Ah.
The effect is having a bigger battery, Of course it can accommodate more electrical power. The auto start-stop engine function can also work more optimally to minimize fuel use when it is not needed, so that exhaust emissions and fuel consumption can be reduced during the trip.
SHVS technology can reduce exhaust gases by up to 15% compared to the non-hybrid XL7. This is quite influential, especially if it is related to environmental issues,
The appearance of an SUV is even more defined with a number of updates to the exterior, These include a new front grill design which now has a touch of black color and new black wheels so it is more dashing. Apart from that, the use of technology for ease of driving is provided through the new autolight with guide me light and new auto retractable mirror features. Complementing this, the New XL7 Hybrid also gets a new chrome garnish tailgate, new short pole antenna, new hybrid emblem dan new two-tone body color.
The comfort of driving the New XL7 Hybrid has also been improved through a number of new things such as the new E-mirror touchscreen, new cruise control, new interior color, new black wood pattern ornament instrument panel dan new gear shift indicator. Meanwhile, the feeling of safety on the road is also supported by the new hill hold control feature to maintain the car's position when stopping & go on the road uphill.
Price of the Suzuki New XL7 Hybrid in Indonesia
The Suzuki New XL7 Hybrid is offered to the Indonesian people at a competitive price in its class. As an illustration, The following are the prices that apply in the DKI Jakarta area on the road:
XL7 Hybrid Alpha AT : Rp 304.900.000,-
XL7 Hybrid Alpha MT : Rp 293.900.000,-
XL7 Hybrid Beta AT : Rp 294.900.000,-
XL7 Hybrid Beta MT : Rp 283.900.000,-
To meet consumer needs, The New XL7 Hybrid comes with three different variants which can be an option for consumers, namely Alpha, Beta, and Zeta. In the Alpha variant, comes with new color choices, namely New Savanna Ivory – Black and Snow White Pearl – Black while complementing existing color choices such as Sunrise Orange – Black dan Cool Black.
Then for Beta and Zeta variants are available 4 The color choice is Metallic Magma Grey, Pearl Brave Khaki, Snow White Pearl, dan Cool Black. For the transmission, The New XL7 Hybrid has 2 The choice is an automatic transmission (AT) and manual transmission (MT).
