Family-favourite Suzuki Ertiga gets a specification boost!
Suzuki Auto has managed to squeeze even more specification into its reinvigorated Suzuki Ertiga, which goes on sale immediately across South Africa.
The seven-seater Ertiga has proven popular among South African families for its surprisingly large interior, its four-year service plan, sprightly 1.4 petrol engine and the exemplary road manners.
The upgraded Ertiga will be easy to spot, thanks to its refreshed exterior styling. Taking centre stage is a bold new front grille and deeply sculpted new front bumper. On GL models, the new front design receives exclusive chrome highlights on the grille and bumper.
The design cues and chrome detailing at the front of the Ertiga are repeated in the redesigned rear bumper, which has integrated reflectors. GL models also receive a chrome garnish with an embossed Ertiga model name above the number plate.
Minor detail updates on the GL specification level include a new wheel cover design and colour-coded electrically adjustable and folding side mirrors as standard.
Owners will find the greatest improvements inside the Suzuki Ertiga’s cabin where Suzuki has markedly improved the quality and tactile feel of the upholstery and door panels.
At its first launch in June 2014, the Suzuki Ertiga received top marks for its range-wide list of standard features. These include an immobiliser, air conditioning, electric power steering, two airbags and ABS brakes with electronic brake force distribution.
Suzuki has announced that it will add to this list of specification by upgrading the GL model’s audio system adding many of the features identified in feedback from Suzuki Ertiga owners.
The integrated audio system now features Bluetooth as standard, which, when combined with the standard MP3, USB and iPod integration means that owners can now access virtually any audio source, while also being able to make hands-free telephone calls.
Suzuki has also approved a tow-rating of 550 kg in answer to many requests from Ertiga families to add a towbar and towing capacity as option.
“The Suzuki Ertiga has attracted a loyal and passionate following, thanks to its MPV-sized cabin and its Swift-like driving dynamics,” says André Venter, divisional manager for sales and marketing at Suzuki Auto South Africa.
“With the new model we have increased the Suzuki Ertiga’s functionality and appeal even further and look forward to welcoming ever more families to the Suzuki brand.”
All Suzuki Ertiga models are powered by Suzuki’s proven 1.4-litre K14B engine. This engine features electronic fuel injection and variable valve timing to deliver 70kW at 6 000 rpm and peak torque of 130Nm at 4 000 rpm. Fuel consumption is recorded as 6.6 litres per 100km in a combined testing cycle. The 1.4 four-cylinder engine drives the front wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox, while a four-speed automatic gearbox is available in the GL specification level.
With the Suzuki Ertiga’s new design and significant specification boost, Suzuki Auto has decided to streamline the range to the GA Manual, GL Manual and GL Auto models. The range topping GLX model will no longer be available, thanks largely to the GL’s increase in specifications.
Pricing
Ertiga 1.4 GA Manual – R176 900
Ertiga 1.4 GL Manual – R202 900
Ertiga 1.4 GL Auto – R218 900
Suzuki Auto has retained the Ertiga’s generous 4-year / 60 000 km service plan and 3-year / 100 000 km warranty for all models in the range.