In several previous Zigwheels articles, there have been many reviews of the advantages of the 2022 Suzuki Ertiga Mild Hybrid. Starting from the completeness of features, the benefits of Integrated Starter Generator (USG) technology to lithium-ion batteries.
There is no ivory that is not cracked. So is a vehicle. It has a number of drawbacks if we compare it with similar products in the Bharata Country. Of course in the corridor as a family car of seven passengers.
Prior to its release in Indonesia, Maruti Suzuki India first launched the Ertiga facelift. There using the K15C engine on the pretext of reducing exhaust emissions. Including the manufacturer's steps to make the car more efficient when combined with Suzuki Smart Hybrid technology.
While the Ertiga here still uses the K15B (1.5 liter) pacemaker. Through DOHC and VVT configurations. The maximum torque boost is achieved at 138 Nm at 4,400 rpm. Then the peak power is available 105 PS at 6,000 rpm. Too bad there is not a slight increase in power.
That's right, the figure is slightly larger than that of the Ertiga India K15C (down 2 PS and torque reduced by 1 Nm). But what's lacking is why Suzuki Indomobil Sales still uses a 4-speed automatic transmission. Even though there are already using 6-speed, although the conventional type. So if you run, you can take a longer breath.
The gear ratio range can be adjusted in such a way that the engine speed (rpm) remains low even though it is racing fast. This is also related to why the Indonesian version does not have a paddle shift behind the steering wheel. The gearbox is still using the old type.
Then for the safety factor. In the upper variant, the All New Ertiga Hybrid Suzuki Sport even only provides dual airbags. While in India, there are four points available. Toyota Avanza alone provides six air cushions. As a family car, the safety section is now more concerned with protecting the cabin occupants. At this level, Suzuki also has not pocketed ADAS technology which is equivalent to Toyota Safety Sense or Honda Sensing.
Ertiga Suzuki Sport Hybrid has a new panel meter shape (a combination of MID and analog needles). A number of information about the vehicle was raised. But if you compare it with Avanza or Xenia's which are fully digital. Suzuki's feels so behind. If you want to compete, you should display similar equipment. It's not over yet about the outer body design.
It seems that when you look closely at the Ertiga 2022 facelift model. Honestly, it doesn't make you flinch. Still the same feel from the old unit. Examples from other manufacturers, the refreshed version of the Mitsubishi Xpander can have different visuals. Especially for the GX variant, sorry the design is very Indian.
The shape of the grille and bumper in a subjective view, does not characterize the word sporty. Better to take Suzuki Sport as well, his face is relatively handsome. Well, but the price of the highest caste of IDR 292.3 million can be appreciated, as the first light electrification vehicle in the country
